PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) decisions — 2024

The Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorder, including bipolar disorder, major depressive disorder, and PTSD (also claimed as alcohol use disorder), is granted subject to the laws and regulations governing monetary awards.

The Veteran's claim for PTSD is granted due to the submission of new and relevant evidence. The issue of service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD, is remanded due to a duty to assist error.

The Board dismissed the appeal due to the Appellant's withdrawal of his appeals for VA benefits, service connection, and compensation.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for a psychiatric disorder, including posttraumatic stress disorder and major depressive disorder, is being remanded due to the need to obtain private treatment records from Dr. M.

The Veteran's appeal for a higher rating of PTSD was withdrawn by the Veteran's representative before any decision could be made.

The appeal to revise the effective date for the 70 percent evaluation of PTSD is dismissed because the proposed rating decision was not a final determination and thus cannot be appealed.

The Board has remanded the case due to a duty to assist error, specifically failing to review and consider SSA records that could have supported the Veteran's claim for service connection. The Veteran is required to be examined to determine if she currently suffers from any psychiatric disability, including PTSD, and whether these disabilities are related to her military service.

The Veteran's PTSD has been rated at 70 percent, which is the highest rating available for this condition.

The Veteran's ambulance transportation on April 5, 2020 was for an acute UTI and met the prudent layperson definition of a medical emergency. The VA facility was not feasibly available, and the Veteran did not have other health insurance to cover the ambulance transportation. Therefore, payment or reimbursement is granted.

The Board dismissed the Veteran's claim for an earlier effective date for his award of a 50 percent evaluation for Major Depressive Disorder and Posttraumatic Stress Disorder, as the decision was final due to lack of appeal or motion within one year.

The Veteran's PTSD and Adjustment Disorder with Depressed Mood have been granted a 70 percent rating, but the request for a higher rating has been denied. The Veteran also received eligibility for TDIU and DEA benefits.

The Veteran's PTSD is currently rated as 70 percent disabling, and the Board finds that his symptoms do not warrant a higher rating due to occupational and social impairment with reduced reliability and productivity.

The Board has granted an effective date of December 14, 2019, for the grant of a 100 percent disability rating for PTSD with Substance-Use Disorder and a special monthly compensation (SMC) under 38 U.S.C. § 1114(s). The issue of Total Disability Rating Based on Individual Unemployability (TDIU) has been dismissed as moot.

The appeal for service connection for COPD is granted due to the PACT Act presumption. Service connection for PTSD and Scheuermann's disease with fatigue are remanded as there is insufficient evidence on record. The appeal for autoimmune disorder is also remanded.

The Veteran's claim for a total disability rating based on individual unemployability is granted, effective from August 12, 2022 to August 22, 2023. The effective date for Dependents' Educational Assistance is also granted as of August 12, 2022. The claim for an evaluation in excess of 10 percent for hypertension remains denied.

The Board has granted service connection for PTSD and depression, finding that the Veteran's current symptoms are related to his in-service combat stressors. The appeal of the proposed finding of incompetency was dismissed as premature, and the appeal for tinnitus is moot.

The Veteran's service-connected PTSD has been granted as a complication of restless leg syndrome. The Veteran is also granted an increased rating to 70 percent for PTSD prior to February 23, 2022 and a TDIU from May 5, 2017. Additionally, the Veteran is granted SMC at the housebound rate.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's claims for service connection are not granted due to lack of a current diagnosis and remanded for further action regarding dates of active duty and inactive duty reserve service.

The Veteran's acquired mental health condition, including anxiety disorder, PTSD, and depression, is granted. The initial disability rating for obstructive sleep apnea remains at 50 percent. The initial disability ratings for left knee conditions are denied. Service connection for back condition and TDIU are remanded.

The Veteran was found to be precluded from securing and following substantially gainful employment due to service-connected PTSD since March 16, 2021. The Board granted an effective date of March 17, 2021 for the TDIU award.