PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) Board decisions

The Veteran's claim for an increased rating higher than 70 percent for PTSD has been denied. The Board found that the evidence did not show total occupational and social impairment, thus denying a higher rating.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for an earlier effective date for TDIU prior to May 31, 2015, finding that his service-connected disabilities did not render him unemployable during this period.

The Board denied the calculation of attorney fees based on past-due benefits awarded in the April 2022 rating decision, as the appellant was eligible for fees due to representation during the appeal process and subsequent grant of service connection.

The Veteran withdrew his appeals on multiple claims, including service connection for left upper extremity spasticity, a disability manifested by slow speech, traumatic brain injury, cognitive impairment with irritability, poor impulse control, and concentration issues, as well as an initial disability rating in excess of 50 percent for PTSD. The Board dismissed these appeals.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to a pre-decisional duty to assist error and further evidentiary development is required before the claim can be adjudicated.

The Veteran's appeals for increased disability rating and TDIU have been remanded due to a predecisional duty-to-assist error regarding Social Security Administration (SSA) records.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to insufficient evidence regarding the Veteran's claimed psychiatric disabilities, including PTSD, depression, and anxiety. The VA is required to provide a new examination and obtain updated treatment records.

The Veteran's PTSD is rated at 50% from April 2, 2012 to June 8, 2016. The Board denied entitlement to a higher rating and also denied the claim for TDIU prior to June 8, 2016.

The Veteran withdrew his appeal for an increased rating of PTSD, resulting in the dismissal of this case.

The Veteran's PTSD is rated at 50 percent prior to October 7, 2021 and at 70 percent thereafter. The appeal for an increased rating for PTSD remains pending. His Opioid Use Disorder has not been service-connected.

The Veteran's appeals of service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, TBI, and increased disability rating for scars of the left hand have been withdrawn. The Board has also remanded the issue of service connection for a bilateral hand disability.

The Veteran's PTSD rating was restored to 70% from April 1, 2017, to May 22, 2017. The name of his psychiatric disorder was also restored to 'PTSD'. However, the effective date for these changes is May 23, 2017.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to incomplete information regarding the Veteran's employment history and tax returns, which are necessary for a proper determination of TDIU prior to January 31, 2017.

The Veteran's right hand disability and PTSD are being remanded for further evaluation. The TDIU claim is also being remanded as it may be impacted by the results of the right hand disability evaluation.

The Veteran's claim for special monthly compensation based on the need for regular aid and attendance due to his service-connected PTSD is denied. The Board found that he does not meet the criteria as he did not have a constant need for aid and attendance, primarily due to his nonservice-connected back disability.

Your service-connected PTSD benefits exceed the maximum pension rate, making your nonservice-connected pension claim moot.

The Board has reopened the Veteran's claim for service connection for PTSD and granted service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD, depression, and anxiety. The decision is based on credible evidence of a personal assault during service and a medical nexus between current symptoms and the in-service stressor.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to the need for additional development and examination.

The Veteran's cause of death was not due to a service-connected disability, and the claim for nonservice-connected burial benefits greater than $300.00 is denied.

The Board has remanded the case for further development to verify the Veteran's claimed stressors and obtain his personnel records, as well as a VA examination to determine if his acquired psychiatric disorder is related to or aggravated by his service-connected right knee and right ankle disabilities.