PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) Board decisions

The Veteran's PTSD is granted a 50% rating, diabetes mellitus type II remains at 20%, and peripheral neuropathy of the upper extremities are all granted ratings. Heart condition and TDIU issues remain pending.

The Veteran's claim for an increased disability rating in excess of 70 percent for PTSD with alcohol use disorder and TBI is being remanded due to the need for additional private treatment records.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings for tinnitus, bilateral hearing loss, and PTSD have been denied. The Veteran is currently receiving a 10 percent rating for his tinnitus, a noncompensable rating for his bilateral hearing loss, and a 70 percent rating for his PTSD as of November 22, 2019.

The Veteran's claim for service connection of PTSD was granted on October 3, 2019 with an effective date of May 31, 2017.

The Veteran's claims for earlier effective dates for service connection for PTSD, TDIU, and DEA are being remanded due to the need to consider newly associated service department records that may support an earlier effective date.

The Board has found that the April 2023 VA examination is inadequate and requires additional evidence regarding the Veteran's employment status, income from his self-employment, and occupational impairment due to PTSD. The case is being remanded for these purposes.

The Veteran's application for a TDIU was denied as it was not raised prior to April 22, 2020.,The effective date for DEA benefits was denied because the qualifying disability rating (100% schedular rating for PTSD) was established on April 22, 2020.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for PTSD was dismissed as the appellant withdrew his appeal.,The Veteran's claims of service connection for sinus disability and tinnitus were denied. The Veteran's claim for increased rating for unspecified depressive disorder was also denied.

The Board has determined that new and relevant evidence has been submitted for the claims of service connection for PTSD, a head contusion, headaches, and bilateral dry eye and cataracts. These claims are being remanded to allow for further examination and opinion.

The Veteran's PTSD with unspecified depressive disorder is granted a 70% rating effective February 11, 2017. The residuals of her left arm fracture are denied as not compensable.

Service connection for PTSD and MDD is granted, but a compensable rating for acne vulgaris remains denied.

The Veteran's hypertension is granted pursuant to the PACT Act. Service connection for PTSD, anxiety, and depression is granted. The claim of service connection for hypertension on a basis other than as pursuant to the PACT Act is remanded.

The Veteran's claim for an earlier effective date for the award of service connection for PTSD is dismissed as a freestanding claim.

The Veteran withdrew his appeal prior to the scheduled hearing, thus the case is dismissed.

The Veteran's appeals for service connection on multiple conditions have been dismissed due to his death.

The Veteran's claim for an increased rating for PTSD was received on September 14, 2021. The Board found that the criteria for a 100 percent disability rating under Diagnostic Code 9411 for PTSD were met as of March 9, 2022. Therefore, the effective date for this increase is not prior to February 16, 2022.

The Veteran's service connection for PTSD is granted as the medical evidence establishes a clear diagnosis of PTSD related to his in-service stressor.

The Veteran's service-connected major depressive disorder, PTSD and tension headaches prevent her from obtaining and maintaining substantially gainful employment. The Board has granted a TDIU rating.

The Veteran's service-connected PTSD with MDD is rated at 70 percent, but no higher. A total disability rating due to individual unemployability (TDIU) is also granted.

The Board found clear and unmistakable error in the original grant of service connection for PTSD, as there was no evidence indicating it was at least as likely as not due to the Veteran's time in service. The appeal is denied.