PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) Board decisions

The Veteran's claim for special monthly compensation at the housebound rate prior to July 19, 2021 was denied as he did not have a single service-connected disability rated at 100% or a TDIU due solely to a single disability and additional service-connected disability ratable at 60%, separate and distinct from the 100% service-connected disability.

The Veteran's claim for special monthly compensation (SMC) based on the need for aid and attendance or housebound status has been remanded due to an inadequate examination report. The Board requires a VA examination to clarify whether her service-connected PTSD causes her need for aid and attendance.

The Board has remanded the case for further development, including a comprehensive VA mental health examination to determine the likely etiology of the claimed psychiatric disorder and whether any sleep disorder is secondary to the diagnosed condition.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient evidence regarding the Veteran's claimed PTSD and its relationship to service. The Veteran is seeking service connection for a psychiatric disorder, including PTSD, which he contends was caused by combat exposure in Iraq.

The Board has determined that the appellant's military service does not entitle him to VA benefits due to his discharge from service. The appeal is remanded for a determination of whether the appellant was insane at the time of misconduct leading to his discharge.

The Veteran meets the schedular criteria for TDIU due to his service-connected disabilities, which render him unable to secure or follow a substantially gainful occupation.

The Veteran's appeal for a temporary total rating for hospital treatment due to PTSD and an increased rating for PTSD was denied. The Board found that the Veteran did not meet the criteria for a temporary total rating, as his hospitalization was primarily related to substance abuse rather than PTSD. For the period prior to January 16, 2023, the Veteran's PTSD resulted in occupational and social impairment with occasional decrease in work efficiency. From January 16, 2023, the Veteran's PTSD more closely approximated an occupational and social impairment with reduced reliability and productivity.

The appeal for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder (other than PTSD) is dismissed. The claims of service connection for fibromyalgia, IBS, and a skin disorder of the bilateral feet are reopened. Service connection for irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), obesity, and diabetes mellitus are denied. An increased rating for PTSD is granted.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for fatigue, headaches, acquired psychiatric condition (including PTSD and depression), dizziness, and a back condition due to procedural issues and the need for further development.

The Board has remanded several issues for further development, including service connection claims and a claim under 38 U.S.C. § 1151 for TBI. The Veteran's psychiatric disability remains the focus of his appeal, with hepatitis C secondary to that disability also being addressed.

The Veteran's PTSD symptoms prior to February 26, 2020 more nearly approximated occupational and social impairment with deficiencies in most areas, but not total occupational and social impairment. The appeal is denied for a higher rating.

The Board has remanded the case due to failure to provide adequate notice and scheduling of a VA examination for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD.

The Board has determined that the withholding of VA compensation benefits to recoup separation pay in the amount of $23,484.38 was proper and this appeal is denied as a matter of law.

The Veteran withdrew all remaining issues on appeal, including the claim for increases in the staged ratings assigned for PTSD.

The Veteran's claim for SMC at the housebound rate is denied as he does not meet the threshold requirements for such a grant due to his service-connected disabilities and their ratings.

The Board has granted service connection for PTSD, finding that the Veteran's in-service sexual assault is a stressor that led to her current diagnosis of PTSD.

The Board has granted a disability rating of 70 percent for PTSD prior to September 5, 2019, finding that the Veteran's symptoms caused occupational and social impairment with deficiencies in most areas such as work, family relations, judgment, thinking, or mood.

The Board has granted service connection for PTSD, anxiety, and depression as secondary to the Veteran's in-service sexual assault (MST). The decision is based on credible evidence of the stressor incident.

The Veteran's claim for a total disability rating based on individual unemployability (TDIU) prior to August 6, 2018 was denied. The Board found that the evidence did not support a finding of unemployability due to service-connected disabilities alone.

The Board has granted service connection for PTSD, finding that the Veteran's reported stressors related to his fear of hostile military or terrorist activity during service are credible and consistent with the circumstances of his service. The decision is based on new evidence provided by the VA in granting presumptive service connection for another condition (IBS) based on service in Southwest Asia.