PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) Board decisions

The Veteran's service-connected PTSD has been granted a 70 percent rating, effective from October 11, 2022. Other conditions have also received increased ratings.

The Veteran's cervical spine, right arm radiculopathy, lumbar spine, right hip, and left hip disabilities are granted as service-connected.,His skin condition (chloracne) is denied as not being related to active service.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for PTSD, depression, and breast cancer have been reopened. However, the Board has determined that additional evidence is needed to make a determination on these claims.,The Veteran's claim of service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD and depression, is being remanded for further examination.

The Board has determined that additional evidentiary development is necessary for the issues of increased ratings and earlier effective dates for PTSD and dermatitis. The Veteran's claims are remanded to allow for further examination and consideration.

The Board has vacated portions of its previous decisions and is now remanding the cases due to a request for information regarding the competency of a VA medical examiner.

The Veteran's claims for an increased disability rating in excess of 70 percent for PTSD prior to October 26, 2022 and TDIU prior to June 21, 2022 were denied. The Board found that the evidence did not support these claims.

The Veteran's PTSD is rated at 70 percent for the appeal period prior to September 18, 2023 and denied for a rating in excess of 70 percent beginning on that date. A TDIU was granted for the appeal period prior to June 10, 2019.

The Veteran's PTSD, which is rated at 70 percent since March 11, 2014, has been granted. The effective date for this rating is March 11, 2014.

The Veteran's PTSD with depressive disorder is rated at 30% prior to April 1, 2015, and 50% since that date. The rating for bilateral hearing loss was denied.,TDIU prior to April 1, 2015, was also denied.

The Veteran's appeal for service connection for PTSD has been dismissed due to his death.

The Veteran withdrew his appeal regarding the claim of service connection for PTSD.

The Board has determined that the VRC's decision denying additional VR&E services, including independent living services, was not supported by adequate rationale and did not consider the Veteran's current condition. The claim is being remanded to schedule a comprehensive evaluation for an individualized independent living plan.

The Veteran's claim for an earlier effective date for the grant of service connection for PTSD was denied as there is no legal authority to assign such a date, given that the RO has already assigned the earliest possible effective date.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including PTSD, right ankle disability, pelvic inflammatory disease, hypertension, and right ankle scars, have caused her to be in need of regular aid and attendance. The Board has granted SMC based on the need for aid and attendance.

The Veteran's service-connected PTSD and major depressive disorder required hospital treatment in a VA domiciliary program for more than 21 days, which qualifies for a temporary total evaluation. The decision is effective from July 12, 2021.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD and anxiety, due to a lack of a medical nexus opinion. The AOJ is instructed to obtain a new VA examination or opinion that addresses the etiology of the Veteran's diagnosed conditions.

The Veteran's income from VA compensation benefits is greater than the maximum annual pension rate (MAPR) for a single Veteran who is not housebound or in need of aid and attendance. Therefore, he cannot receive a nonservice-connected pension.

The Veteran's TDIU benefits are effective from June 30, 2020. The criteria for basic eligibility for Chapter 35 benefits are established from that date.

The Veteran's claim for an earlier effective date for a 70 percent evaluation for PTSD (previously rated as persistent adjustment disorder with anxiety) is denied. The earliest effective date under the law is January 19, 2017.

The Veteran's claim for an increased rating of 70 percent for PTSD is granted, effective April 20, 2022.,The Veteran's claim for a total disability rating based on individual unemployability (TDIU) due to PTSD is also granted, effective April 20, 2022. The claims for service connection of chloracne and heart disability are remanded.