PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) decisions — 2024

The Veteran's PTSD has been rated at 50 percent, reflecting significant occupational and social impairment with reduced reliability and productivity.

The Board has granted service connection for PTSD, finding that the Veteran's symptoms are at least as likely as not due to military sexual trauma experienced during her active duty service.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for PTSD, alcohol use disorder, and unspecified trauma and stressor related disorder due to a lack of current diagnoses under DSM-5.

The Veteran's PTSD and persistent depressive disorder are rated at 50 percent, but he is seeking a higher rating. The Board has ordered remand for further examination to clarify the severity of his disability.

The Veteran's service-connected conditions, including diabetes, stroke, and vision problems, have prevented him from securing or maintaining substantially gainful employment from July 1, 2019, to February 16, 2022.

The Veteran's claim for an increased rating and individual unemployability due to service-connected PTSD was granted in the March 2023 decision, resulting in a TDIU. The Appellant is eligible for attorney fees based on past-due benefits awarded.

The Board has granted service connection for PTSD. The claims of service connection for left and right foot disabilities are remanded.

The Veteran's PTSD with unspecified depression is rated at 70 percent, which is the maximum rating available under the General Rating Formula for Mental Disorders. The Board found that the evidence does not support a higher rating due to lack of total occupational and social impairment.

The Veteran's service-connected PTSD alone, combined with his service-connected bilateral hearing loss, renders him unable to secure and follow substantially gainful employment. Therefore, the claim for a total disability rating based on individual unemployability (TDIU) is granted. Additionally, the criteria for special monthly compensation (SMC) based on statutory housebound status are met due to the Veteran's service-connected bilateral hearing loss.

The Veteran's claim for a higher rating for PTSD was denied as his symptoms did not meet the criteria for a higher rating, warranting only a 50% disability rating.

The Veteran's appeal for higher ratings for PTSD and migraines was denied. The Board found that the severity, frequency, and duration of the Veteran's symptoms did not meet the criteria for a higher rating.

The Veteran's appeal has been withdrawn by his authorized representative, and the Board is dismissing the case.

The Veteran's prostate disability is currently rated as 20 percent disabling, and the Board has found that an increased rating is not warranted.,The Veteran's ED is currently rated as noncompensable, and the Board has found that a compensable evaluation is not warranted.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for a TDIU prior to August 1, 2022 due to insufficient evidence regarding his employment and income history during that period.

The Veteran's appeal for initial compensable ratings for hearing loss and PTSD, to include major depressive disorder and insomnia disorder is dismissed.,Service connection for a low back disability is denied.

The Board has remanded the case due to incomplete records and insufficient medical opinions regarding service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD. The Veteran's statements about his experiences in Southwest Asia are not adequately considered.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim of revision of a March 12, 2020 rating decision that granted service connection for PTSD with an evaluation of 70 percent, effective July 12, 2011. The AOJ did not commit CUE in this decision as it was a full grant of benefits sought on appeal under Grantham v. Brown.

The Veteran's effective date for a 100% disability rating for PTSD, excoriation disorder, and multiple substance use disorders is granted as of May 19, 2020. The effective dates for the other conditions are also granted.

The Veteran's TBI residuals with memory loss and dizziness are rated at 70 percent, but his bipolar disorder, PTSD, depressive disorder, anxiety disorder, and cannabis use disorder remain at their maximum schedular ratings of 100 percent. The appeal is denied as the claim for increased rating has not met the criteria.

The Veteran's PTSD with alcohol dependence is rated at 70 percent, effective May 29, 2009. The rating reflects significant occupational and social impairment.