PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) Board decisions

The Veteran's PTSD is rated at 70 percent effective July 21, 2015.,TDIU for PTSD alone is granted effective July 21, 2015.,Special Monthly Compensation (SMC) at the statutory housebound rate is granted effective July 21, 2015.

The Veteran's service-connected conditions do not meet the eligibility criteria for financial assistance in acquiring an automobile or other conveyance or special adaptive equipment due to his physical limitations and inability to use limbs effectively.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings in various conditions have been dismissed as the Veteran requested their withdrawal prior to a Board decision.

The Veteran's PTSD is rated at 70 percent from March 12, 2008. He also received a grant of TDIU effective from March 2020.

The Veteran's claim for a TDIU prior to April 5, 2010 is being remanded due to the Board's error in not considering the combined effects of his service-connected disabilities on his employability. The evidence shows that his psychiatric and groin pull disabilities have significantly impacted his ability to secure and maintain employment.

The reduction in disability rating for the Veteran's adenocarcinoma of the prostate with history of prostatectomy from 60% to 40% was improper. The previously assigned 60 percent rating is restored as of January 1, 2017. A TDIU is granted for posttraumatic stress disorder with alcohol abuse and cannabis abuse.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, finding that her pre-existing conditions did not worsen during service and were not related to military service.

The Veteran's claim for a rating in excess of 10 percent for chronic bronchitis is denied. The initial ratings for PTSD are granted at 70 percent since July 18, 2013 and the TDIU claim is granted effective July 18, 2013. Other service connection claims are remanded.

The Board has granted service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD, alcohol use disorder, cannabis use disorder, and unspecified depressive disorder, finding that the Veteran's current mental health conditions are related to his military service.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for PTSD has been reopened due to the submission of new and material evidence. The Board finds that he has a diagnosis of PTSD related to his combat service in Vietnam, thus granting service connection.

The Veteran's appeal for a higher rating for his service-connected PTSD has been withdrawn and is dismissed.

The Veteran is granted an initial disability rating of 70 percent for PTSD prior to January 9, 2015. The rating reflects significant occupational and social impairment due to symptoms such as difficulty in adapting to stressful circumstances including work or a work like setting, an inability to establish and maintain effective relationships, and other symptoms consistent with the criteria for a 70 percent disability rating.

The Veteran's petition to reopen the claim for service connection for anxiety disorder and depressive disorder is granted. The claims for PTSD and traumatic brain injury with headache disorder are remanded due to insufficient evidence.

The Board has granted the Veteran's claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD and adjustment disorder with anxiety and depression. The decision finds that his current psychiatric disorders are at least as likely as not related to his military service.

The Board has determined that new and material evidence has been received to reopen the claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD, related to military sexual trauma. The case is being remanded due to the need for additional development regarding the in-service stressor and a VA examination.

The Veteran's initial ratings for his left palm scar and PTSD were denied. The Board found that a compensable rating was not warranted prior to June 22, 2018, and a rating in excess of 10 percent thereafter is also not warranted. Service connection for the left wrist/arm disorder and TDIU are remanded.

The Board has reopened the Veteran's service connection claim for an acquired psychiatric disorder due to new and material evidence, but has remanded the case for further development regarding the cause of his condition.

The Veteran has been unable to secure or follow a substantially gainful occupation as a result of his service-connected PTSD since August 31, 2016. The Board finds that the Veteran's PTSD prevents him from securing and following such employment.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to incomplete records and the need for a VA examination.

The Veteran's claims for PTSD, anxiety disability secondary to PTSD, and psychosis secondary to PTSD were denied as there was insufficient evidence supporting a diagnosis of PTSD or a link between the Veteran's symptoms and reported in-service stressors.