PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) Board decisions

The Veteran's appeal for service connection for a cervical spine disorder is dismissed. The VA has already granted this benefit in an earlier decision, and the issue is moot.

The Board has decided that the Veteran's application for PCAFC eligibility should be remanded due to insufficient consideration of whether it is in the best interest of the Veteran and suitability of his caregiver. The decision also notes that there was a lack of proper notice provided by the AOJ.

The Board has granted the Veteran's claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD with depression and Acute Adjustment Disorder. The Board found that his symptoms are related to his military service.

The Board has granted service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD and depressive disorder, finding that the Veteran's current diagnosis is at least as likely as not due to his fear of hostile military or terrorist activity during his service in Kuwait.

The Veteran's PTSD was granted a 30% disability rating effective October 10, 2017.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for TBI residuals and an initial disability rating in excess of 50 percent for PTSD. The evidence did not support a finding of current TBI residuals or significant impairment from PTSD.

The Board has decided that the Veteran's claim for service connection for PTSD should be remanded due to incomplete verification of his claimed in-service stressor.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings were denied as the medical evidence did not support a higher rating for his paroxysmal atrial fibrillation, cardiomyopathy, and cardiomegaly, left plantar fasciitis, or PTSD.

The Veteran's vertigo with Meniere's syndrome is granted a 30 percent rating. Service connection for chronic fatigue syndrome, PTSD, bruxism, TMJ, cornea abrasion, allergic rhinitis, sinusitis, nasal obstruction injury, upper back cervical spine condition, left and right upper extremity peripheral nerve conditions, and bilateral plantar fasciitis is remanded due to duty-to-assist errors.

The Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD, Adjustment Disorder, Depressive Disorder, and Anxiety Disorder, is rated at a 70 percent disability rating since July 9, 2019.

The appeal for a higher rating for PTSD with major depressive disorder is dismissed as it constitutes an impermissible concurrent election under the rule against concurrent elections.

The Veteran withdrew their appeal for a higher evaluation in excess of 70 percent for PTSD with unspecified sleep-wake disorder.

The Veteran's claim for a higher rating for PTSD is remanded due to allegations of clear and unmistakable error (CUE) in the April 2019 rating decision. The AOJ must address specific CUE contentions presented by the Veteran.

The Veteran's PTSD with alcohol use disorder, opioid use disorder, and cannabis use disorder was rated at 100 percent from July 1, 2020 to December 14, 2020. Effective December 14, 2020, the Veteran also received SMC at the housebound rate.

The Veteran withdrew their appeal for an increased rating in excess of 70 percent for PTSD, resulting in the dismissal of this case.

The Veteran's VA treatment records show that he required regular aid and attendance due to his service-connected disabilities, including chronic valley fever fungus residuals, PTSD with associated mood/affective disorder, sleep apnea, and multiple peripheral neuropathies. The Board granted the claim for an earlier effective date of April 11, 2023, for the award of SMC based on aid and attendance.

The Veteran's PTSD has not manifested with symptoms resulting in total occupational and social impairment during the period on appeal prior to January 10, 2025.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities do not prevent him from securing and following substantially gainful employment.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including PTSD, back disability, and various peripheral neuropathies, render him in need of regular aid and attendance due to his inability to perform daily activities independently. The Board found that the evidence was in balance, with reasonable doubt resolved in favor of the Veteran, granting SMC based on the need for regular aid and attendance.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for PTSD, adjustment disorder, and depression was denied in September 2014. The AOJ found no diagnosis of PTSD during service or a current disability related to military service. In June 2022, the Veteran requested readjudication of her claim, which resulted in an effective date of January 26, 2022, for the grant of service connection.