PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) Board decisions

The Board denied service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD and bipolar disorder. The claims for a right knee disorder, left knee disorder, tinnitus, and bacterial vaginosis were also denied.

The appeal for an earlier effective date for the 100 percent rating for PTSD with alcohol dependence and depressive disorder not otherwise specified (NOS) is dismissed because the Veteran died during the pendency of the appeal.

The Veteran's PTSD renders him unable to obtain and maintain substantially gainful employment, warranting a grant of TDIU.

The Veteran's PTSD is now rated at the highest available rating of 70 percent, effective March 18, 2021. The RO also denied service connection for lung cancer, prostate cancer, and sleep apnea.

The Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD and MDD, is related to his military service. The Board has granted service connection for this condition but has remanded the issue of sleep apnea as secondary to an acquired psychiatric disorder.

The Board dismissed the Veteran's appeal for service connection for fainting spells. Service connection was granted for scars, head, PTSD and anxiety, and residuals of TBI.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to an inadequate VA examination, and a new one must be conducted to determine if the Veteran's psychiatric disability is related to his service.

The Veteran's claims for earlier effective dates for his TDIU and DEA benefits prior to June 17, 2014 are dismissed as they are concurrently being adjudicated in the Legacy Appeal system.

The Veteran's PTSD has been rated at 50% since August 21, 2014. The VA increased the rating to 70% effective July 23, 2019. The Board granted a 100% rating for PTSD effective July 23, 2019.

The Veteran's PTSD and mild alcohol use disorder have not resulted in total social impairment, thus the claim for a rating in excess of 70 percent is denied.

The Veteran's need for regular aid and attendance due to his service-connected PTSD has been established, leading to the grant of special monthly compensation (SMC) based on this need.

The Veteran's claim for a higher initial disability rating for PTSD was granted, and he is now rated at 50 percent. The claim of entitlement to a total disability rating based on individual unemployability (TDIU) is remanded.

The Veteran's PTSD renders him unable to obtain and maintain substantially gainful employment, warranting a grant of TDIU.

Your appeal for a higher rating for PTSD has been dismissed because the Veteran passed away before a decision could be made.

The Veteran's TDIU claim is granted for the rating period from February 18, 2020 due to service-connected disabilities including PTSD, type 2 diabetes mellitus, and ischemic heart disease.

The Veteran's PTSD is granted at a 70 percent evaluation prior to June 14, 2022. The issue of TDIU prior to June 14, 2022 remains pending and will be remanded.

The Veteran's PTSD and MDD are as likely as not attributable to his military service, including his duties as a casket bearer. Service connection is granted for these conditions.

The Board has decided to remand the case for further development and examination, including a VA psychiatric examination.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities do not prevent him from obtaining and maintaining substantially gainful employment, thus denying his claim for a total disability rating based on individual unemployability (TDIU).

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient medical opinion regarding whether the Veteran's service-connected PTSD contributed to or caused his death from coronary artery disease.