PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) Board decisions

The Veteran withdrew his appeal regarding the rating for PTSD with alcohol use disorder, and the Board dismissed it.

The Veteran's PTSD with major depressive disorder is currently rated at 70 percent from December 3, 2019 forward.,Prior to September 30, 2019, the Veteran was not granted an increased rating for his service-connected PTSD with major depressive disorder.

The Veteran's PTSD is currently rated at 30 percent, and the Board has decided to remand the case for a new examination to determine the severity of her PTSD.

The Veteran's service-connected PTSD to include insomnia is granted at a 70 percent evaluation for the entire period on appeal.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to a failure to address the correct issue in the first instance, which was service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder including PTSD, depression and anxiety.

The Board has determined that new and relevant evidence has been received to reconsider the Veteran's claim for service connection for PTSD. The Veteran's sleep apnea is granted as related to his active service. The claims for bilateral hip conditions are remanded due to a failure to obtain potentially relevant private treatment records.

The Board has denied DIC benefits under both the provisions of 38 U.S.C. § 1318 and 38 U.S.C. § 1151, as there is no evidence to support entitlement to these benefits based on service connection or improper VA treatment. The case is remanded for further action regarding the cause of death.

The Veteran's PTSD is currently rated at 50 percent, but the Board has granted an initial rating of 70 percent for this condition, effective from the date of the July 2020 decision.

The Veteran's appeal regarding the reduction of his PTSD disability rating from 100% to 70%, effective November 1, 2021, is dismissed as he remains in receipt of a 100% disability rating throughout the period on appeal.

The Veteran has withdrawn his appeals for a higher rating for tinnitus and for an earlier effective date for the grant of service connection for PTSD. As such, these claims are dismissed.

The Board has remanded the case due to a duty-to-assist error, specifically regarding the verification of the Veteran's reported in-service stressor and the need for a VA psychiatric examination.

The Board dismissed all appeals due to the Veteran's withdrawal of his appeal prior to a decision being made.

The Veteran's tinnitus has been granted service connection, as it is presumed to be related to military noise exposure during service.,Service connection for bilateral hearing loss and chronic fatigue syndrome is denied due to lack of evidence showing these conditions were present or aggravated by service.

The Veteran's service-connected conditions do not meet the criteria for financial assistance in purchasing an automobile or adaptive equipment, as none of his disabilities qualify under the specific eligibility requirements.

The Veteran's appeal was dismissed due to his death, and the Board has no jurisdiction to adjudicate the merits of this appeal at this time.

The Veteran's service-connected PTSD has rendered her unable to secure and maintain substantially gainful employment, as it interferes with her ability to work in a structured environment while avoiding confrontations that may trigger her PTSD.

The Veteran's tension headaches are found to be related to his service-connected PTSD and tinnitus, thus service connection is granted.

The Veteran's service-connected acquired psychiatric disorders (Posttraumatic Stress Disorder and Unspecified Depressive Disorder) are effective as of April 5, 2021.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for an increased evaluation for PTSD and a TDIU determination due to procedural issues. The effective date of service connection remains July 14, 2014.

The Veteran's PTSD is rated at 70 percent, the highest available rating under the General Rating Formula for Mental Disorders. The decision also grants TDIU and SMC.