PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) Board decisions

The Board has determined that the Veteran's bilateral hand disorder and acquired psychiatric disorder (PTSD) are not service-connected. The decision is remanded for further development.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for depression was reopened, and his PTSD was granted effective July 24, 2015. The appeal for a higher rating for PTSD is denied.

The Veteran's TBI symptoms were rated at 40 percent from October 23, 2008 to February 20, 2021.,From February 21, 2021 to December 20, 2021, the Veteran's TBI rating was denied as it did not meet the criteria for a higher disability rating.

The Veteran's PTSD is rated at 70 percent since August 1, 2012. From January 29, 2020, the Veteran is granted a TDIU based on his service-connected disabilities.

The Veteran's PTSD is rated at 50% effective from the date of claim, and his TBI residuals are granted a 40% rating. The seizure disorder was initially granted a 20% rating prior to November 13, 2019, and then reduced to 10% thereafter.

The Veteran's claim for service connection of PTSD was denied, and the initial rating of 30% for PTSD was also denied. The effective date for service connection is denied as it cannot be prior to July 2, 2014.

The Veteran's hypertension is granted as presumptively related to his service due to exposure to herbicide agents. The claims for acquired psychiatric disability, stroke and multiple TIAs, and vascular dementia are remanded for further examination.

The Board has dismissed the Veteran's appeals for PTSD and TMJ ratings due to his withdrawal of the appeal.

The Veteran's claim for service connection of PTSD is granted. The issue of entitlement to a TDIU is dismissed as moot due to the Veteran's current 100% disability rating.

The Veteran's appeal to restore service connection for PTSD is granted, effective from the date of severance July 1, 2020.

The Veteran's PTSD is rated at 70 percent, effective June 16, 2012. The Board also granted a TDIU based on the combined effect of his service-connected disabilities.

The Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorder, diagnosed as PTSD and depression, is related to his reported in-service stressors. Service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, diagnosed as PTSD and depression, is granted.

The Board has granted a TDIU and established basic eligibility for Dependents' Educational Assistance Benefits based on the Veteran's service-connected disabilities.

The Veteran's previously denied claim for SMC for housebound status or the need for regular aid and attendance is being remanded due to new and relevant evidence submitted after the July 2019 rating decision.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for erectile dysfunction was denied. The Board also found that the Veteran is not entitled to TDIU prior to May 9, 2012 and earlier effective date for special monthly compensation based on housebound criteria being met before May 23, 2013.

The Veteran's service-connected PTSD and rhinitis do not meet the criteria for a TDIU as his employment as an oil and gas inspector demonstrates he is capable of substantially gainful employment.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including PTSD, cervical spine disorder, left shoulder and radiculopathy, rhinitis, deviated septum and sinusitis, have prevented him from securing or maintaining substantially gainful employment since January 1, 2013. The Board has granted an earlier effective date of January 1, 2013 for the TDIU.

The Veteran's service connection claim for migraines has been granted. The remaining issues on appeal are remanded due to procedural errors.

The Veteran's PTSD, PDD, AURD, and TBI have caused total occupational and social impairment for the entire initial rating period. The Board granted a 100 percent disability rating effective June 28, 2022.

The Veteran's PTSD is rated at 100 percent since January 23, 2013.,Special monthly compensation for housebound rate is denied due to lack of additional service-connected disabilities.