PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) Board decisions

The Veteran's acquired psychiatric disability, including PTSD, major depressive disorder, and generalized anxiety disorder, warrants a rating of 70 percent from March 19, 2015, to present.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including Loss of Use of Both Feet with Sciatic and Femoral Nerve Diabetic Peripheral Neuropathy, have resulted in the permanent loss of use of both feet. The Board has determined that this meets the criteria for financial assistance in purchasing an automobile and adaptive equipment.

The Veteran's motion to reverse the March 2013 rating decision that denied service connection for PTSD was denied. A rating of 50 percent, and no higher, for other specified trauma and stressor-related disorder is granted effective December 29, 2022.

The Veteran is granted an effective date of July 18, 2018 for both TDIU and basic eligibility for education benefits under Chapter 35 (DEA). The decision acknowledges that the Veteran's service-connected disabilities precluded him from securing and following a substantially gainful occupation throughout the period on appeal.

The Veteran's PTSD symptoms have resulted in occupational and social impairment with deficiencies in most areas since October 2011, warranting an effective date of October 31, 2011.,The Veteran's left lower extremity radiculopathy is rated at 40 percent disabling, reflecting moderately severe incomplete paralysis.

The Veteran's PTSD disability is rated at 70 percent, reflecting significant impairment in most areas such as work and social interactions. The other specified feeding and eating disorder has not resulted in incapacitating episodes.

The Board has granted service connection for Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) as the Veteran's current diagnosis is linked to in-service stressors and there is credible supporting evidence of these events.

The Veteran's PTSD with TBI is granted a 70 percent rating, but no higher. The Veteran's migraine headaches are denied any increase in rating.

The Veteran's appeal for an earlier effective date and increased rating for PTSD has been denied. The Board found that the earliest possible effective date is April 23, 2020.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including PTSD, low back disability, bladder disability, and musculoskeletal conditions of the feet, ankles, knees, hips, shoulders, and neck, require regular aid and attendance due to his physical incapacity. The Board granted special monthly compensation based on need for regular aid and attendance.

The Board has granted a TDIU effective as of September 25, 2020, but not earlier. The Veteran's marginal income and service-connected disabilities precluded him from securing and following a substantially gainful occupation.

The Board has granted an earlier effective date of March 29, 2011 for service connection of PTSD with other specified personality disorder. The Veteran's claim was reopened due to new and material evidence submitted within one year of the denial.

The Veteran's appeal for earlier effective dates for Dependents' Educational Assistance and a higher rating for PTSD has been withdrawn by the Veteran's representative.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to inadequate examination and failure to obtain an adequate VA examination with medical opinions.

The Veteran's claim for a higher disability rating for PTSD was granted, with the VA assigning a 70 percent rating.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for PTSD was granted with an effective date of February 28, 2019. The Board found that the earliest date of receipt of a claim or the date entitlement arose is later than this date.

The Veteran's claim for a TDIU was granted on August 24, 2023. The effective date is set to this date as it is the earliest allowable under the law.

The Veteran's PTSD rendered him unable to secure or follow a substantially gainful occupation as of September 1, 2021. The Board granted a TDIU effective from that date.

The Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorders, including PTSD and unspecified anxiety disorder, are caused by his in-service stressor. The Board has granted service connection for these conditions.

The Veteran is granted special monthly compensation based on the need for regular aid and attendance due to service-connected coronary artery disease and posttraumatic stress disorder with TBI, effective September 22, 2023.