PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) decisions — 2024

The Veteran's PTSD is rated at 70 percent effective January 28, 2008 and reduced to 50 percent from June 20, 2013 to April 18, 2022. A rating in excess of 70 percent is denied.

The Veteran's claim for an earlier effective date of PTSD was denied as the most recent application to reopen the previously denied claim was received on January 31, 2017. The Board found that no communication from the Veteran or his representative related to PTSD was received prior to this date.

The Veteran's claim for PTSD has been reopened and granted.,The Veteran's claim for an acquired psychiatric disorder has been reopened and granted.,The Veteran's claims for bilateral hearing loss and low back disability have been denied as new and material evidence was not received within one year of the decision.,The Veteran's claim for a right wrist disability is denied due to lack of evidence linking the condition to service.

The Veteran's service connection for multiple sclerosis and PTSD have been granted, with the PTSD rating being increased to 70 percent effective from July 14, 2016. The TDIU and SMC benefits are also granted.

The Veteran's PTSD is rated at 70 percent from June 6, 2018 onwards. This rating reflects the most severe impairment due to occupational and social impairment with deficiencies in most areas.

The Veteran's appeal for special monthly compensation (SMC) based on housebound status or need for regular aid and attendance prior to December 14, 2019 was denied as his service-connected disabilities did not render him so helpless that he required regular assistance.

The Veteran's PTSD and TBI have been productive of occupational and social impairment with deficiencies in most areas, warranting a 70 percent rating.

The Veteran's mental disorder disability, specifically PTSD and TBI, is rated at 70 percent since January 29, 2013. The claim for an initial rating higher than 70 percent has been denied as the evidence does not show that a higher rating is warranted.

The Board has granted the Veteran's claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD and schizophrenia, finding that his symptoms are related to his military service.

The Veteran's appeal for a rating higher than 70 percent for PTSD has been dismissed.,An earlier effective date of September 29, 2015 has been granted for the 70 percent rating for PTSD.,An earlier effective date of September 29, 2015 has also been granted for TDIU.,Special monthly compensation (SMC) pursuant to 38 U.S.C. § 1114(s) has been granted from November 1, 2018.

The Board has remanded the claims for an initial evaluation in excess of 50 percent for PTSD and a TDIU due to failure to comply with remand instructions.

The Veteran's claim for an effective date of May 18, 2006 for the grant of service connection for PTSD was granted. The effective date is based on new and material evidence received after a previous denial.

The Board has granted an initial rating of 70 percent for the Veteran's service-connected PTSD and Persistent Depressive Disorder, finding that his symptoms have resulted in occupational and social impairment with deficiencies in most areas.

The Board has granted service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, diagnosed as PTSD, finding that the Veteran's assault in service is a verified stressor. The decision also grants service connection for Generalized Anxiety Disorder.

The Board has remanded the claims for posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) with recurrent major depressive disorder and ischemic heart disease due to an error in sending a supplemental statement of the case.

The Veteran's appeal for hypertension has been dismissed as the claim was granted in a November 2023 rating decision.,The Veteran's tinnitus is rated at 10% and no higher, based on current symptoms and VA regulations.

The Veteran's TDIU claim is remanded due to the need for additional medical opinions considering his work history and lay statements regarding his ability to perform as an electrician or support technician.

The Veteran's PTSD with alcohol and stimulant use disorder warranted a 70 percent disability rating effective April 24, 2014. The Board also denied an earlier effective date for service connection.

The Veteran's appeal is remanded to determine if her acquired psychiatric disorder made it medically infeasible for her to initiate or complete a chosen program of education during the pertinent eligibility period from February 1, 2004, through February 1, 2019.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for PTSD is denied because he does not have a current diagnosis of PTSD that meets the DSM-5 criteria, and his symptoms are attributed to his already service-connected chronic adjustment disorder.