PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) Board decisions

The Veteran's service-connected PTSD symptoms and overall impairment have more nearly approximated deficiencies in most areas, but not total occupational and social impairment. The Board has granted an increased rating of 70 percent for PTSD.

The appellant withdrew his appeals for a rating in excess of 50 percent for PTSD with unspecified polysubstance related disorder and for TDIU prior to the specified dates. The appeals are dismissed.

The Veteran's PTSD is granted service connection, but his shrinkage of the cerebral cortex as secondary to PTSD is denied.

The Veteran's PTSD is rated at a 70 percent disability rating, effective as of the date of this decision.,Service connection for sleep apnea and migraine headaches are granted as secondary to service-connected PTSD.

The Veteran's appeals for higher ratings and service connection have been dismissed due to his withdrawal of the appeals.

The Veteran's appeals for service connection for PTSD and a left ankle disability were dismissed because the claims were unclear, leading to invalid appeals.

The Veteran's service-connected PTSD and Major Depressive Disorder have produced symptoms consistent with occupational and social impairment in most areas of functioning since October 30, 2024. A higher 70 percent rating is granted for these conditions.

The Veteran has withdrawn his appeals for increased ratings and TDIU related to PTSD, traumatic arthritis of the left knee, limited extension of the left knee, and tendonitis of the right knee.

The Board has granted service connection for PTSD, finding that the Veteran's current psychiatric disorder is related to his military service. The decision resolves any doubt in favor of the Veteran.

The Veteran's claim for a TDIU based solely on his service-connected PTSD is dismissed because the representative did not file an unadjudicated issue with the RO, and the Board does not have jurisdiction to consider such issues.

The Veteran's service-connected acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD, has been rated at 70 percent since November 1, 2020. The Board denied a higher rating for the period before and after this date.

The Veteran was granted a TDIU effective August 25, 2015 due to service-connected PTSD.,Basic eligibility for DEA benefits was also granted effective August 25, 2015.,SMC at the housebound rate was granted from May 5, 2016.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for PTSD is granted with an effective date of September 16, 2009. The decision finds that relevant service records were not associated with the claims file at the time of the initial denial in March 2013 and that the Veteran had already been diagnosed with PTSD prior to his claim.

The Veteran's appeal for erectile dysfunction to be considered secondary to PTSD has been dismissed due to the appellant's withdrawal of the appeal.

The Board has determined that the cause of the Veteran's death was cardiopulmonary arrest due to aspiration, and they have found a duty to assist error in their initial decision. They are now requesting a medical opinion to determine if the service-connected conditions contributed to the Veteran's death.

The Board has granted the Veteran's claims for service connection for tinnitus and PTSD, with an effective date of May 27, 2013. The original claim was filed on or around May 27, 2014, which falls within the one-year retroactive period allowed by law.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for PTSD was received on March 6, 2020. The Board granted an effective date of March 6, 2020, for the grant of service connection for PTSD.

The appeal is granted as the earlier effective dates for increased ratings of CAD and hearing loss, an earlier effective date for a 70% disability rating for PTSD, and an earlier effective date for TDIU benefits are granted. The appeal for SMC at the housebound rate is also granted with an effective date of January 30, 2023.

The Veteran withdrew her appeals for increased ratings on multiple conditions, including PTSD, left hip strain, bilateral stress fractures of the tibia, tinnitus, and other musculoskeletal issues. The appeal is dismissed as a result.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for anxiety disorder, major depression, paranoid reaction, and PTSD. The initial disability rating for other specified trauma and stress-related disorder remains at 50 percent.