PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) Board decisions

The Veteran's PTSD with major depressive disorder has resulted in occupational and social impairment, but not to the extent that would warrant a higher rating. The current 70 percent rating is maintained.

The Veteran's lumbar disability, bilateral hearing loss, and acquired psychiatric disorder (including PTSD and an alcohol use disorder) are all remanded for further development.,No specific rating has been assigned as the claims are being returned to the AOJ for additional consideration.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient medical opinions regarding the Veteran's claimed acquired psychiatric disorders, specifically PTSD and unspecified depressive disorder. The examiner is requested to provide an opinion on whether these conditions are related to service.

The Veteran's PTSD is currently rated at 50% and has been increased to 70%. The Board finds that the evidence supports a 70% evaluation for PTSD during the appeal period.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for PTSD because new and relevant evidence was not submitted, and there is no new evidence that establishes a link between the Veteran's current PTSD symptoms and his military service.

The Veteran's PTSD was initially rated at 30 percent prior to May 18, 2022. From May 18, 2022, the Veteran is granted a 100 percent rating for PTSD due to severe symptoms including self-harm, suicidal ideations, catatonia, visual hallucinations, delusional thinking, and nonsensical statements.

The Board has ordered the Veteran to be scheduled for a new VA examination to assess her PTSD. The TDIU matter is also remanded as it is inextricably intertwined with the PTSD rating issue.

The Veteran is granted an effective date of June 22, 2019 for the award of special monthly compensation (SMC) based on the need for regular aid and attendance due to his service-connected disabilities.

The Veteran's PTSD was granted a 50% rating effective June 23, 2023. The Veteran's migraines were granted a 10% rating effective May 19, 2021.

The Board has remanded the cases for further development and examination, as well as to obtain additional medical records. The Veteran's neck strain and PTSD issues are being reviewed due to the lack of relevant treatment records from certain VA facilities.

The Veteran's claims for service connection and special monthly compensation based on housebound criteria were granted, effective September 22, 2009.

The Veteran's appeal for an increased rating in excess of 70 percent for posttraumatic stress disorder with generalized anxiety disorder and adjustment disorder was dismissed due to his death.

The Veteran's claim for a higher rating for PTSD with alcohol abuse was granted, and the Board determined that a 70 percent evaluation is warranted based on occupational and social impairment.

The Board has granted service connection for the Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD and bipolar disorder, finding that his pre-existing conditions were aggravated by his military service.

The Veteran's claim for a clothing allowance in 2020 was denied because shoes, which are not classified as articles of clothing by VA, were used due to service-connected disabilities. The Board found that the use of open-back shoes did not qualify under the criteria set forth in 38 C.F.R. § 3.810(a).

The Veteran is granted an effective date of March 14, 2018 for the grant of service connection for PTSD.,Service connection for left shoulder disability was granted on May 14, 2019 with a rating of 100% from November 2, 2018.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claim for a rating in excess of 70 percent for PTSD with cannabis use disorder, depressive disorder due to another medical condition and residuals of traumatic brain injury. The case is being remanded because an inadequate examination was conducted by the VA TBI examiner.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for PTSD and remanded his claims for increased ratings of knee and ankle conditions.

The Veteran's service-connected psychiatric disability, characterized as PTSD with unspecified depressive disorder, is rated at 50 percent from September 16, 2016 to January 30, 2018. The Board found that the criteria for a 50 percent rating were met due to occupational and social impairment with reduced reliability and productivity.

The Veteran's PTSD and associated TBI are granted with an effective date of May 8, 2018. Service connection for a cervical spine disability is granted. The Veteran's PTSD remains at the highest possible rating (50%). Ratings for his left elbow disabilities remain denied.