PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) Board decisions

The Board has decided to remand the issues of whether the character of the Appellant's discharge from service constitutes a bar to VA benefits, and the entitlements for PTSD, peripheral neuropathy, prostate disorders, and urinary incontinence. The decision also notes that less than one year has passed since the AOJ issued the rating decision on appeal.

The Veteran's PTSD was found to cause occupational and social impairment with reduced reliability and productivity, but not the more severe impairment required for a higher rating.

The Veteran's right hand scar, right carpel tunnel syndrome (claimed as right hand neuropathy), and left carpel tunnel syndrome are all granted with a 10% disability rating. The Veteran's sleep apnea is also granted secondary to his service-connected PTSD.,The Veteran's right hand disability remains remanded for further evaluation.

The Board has denied service connection for hypertension, OSA, PTSD, and vertigo. The right ankle disability claim is remanded due to a lack of an opinion regarding aggravation during service.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), is being remanded due to a duty to assist error. The VA medical opinions provided prior to the March 2025 rating decision on appeal are based on incorrect premises and need to be reconsidered.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities do not render him in need of regular aid and attendance, as he can still drive a car and does not require constant assistance with daily activities. Therefore, his claim for special monthly compensation based on the need for aid and attendance is denied.

The Veteran's appeals for service connection on multiple conditions were dismissed as the issues were improperly docketed and not properly appealed to the Board.

The Veteran's appeal for service connection for PTSD was dismissed as moot due to a March 2025 rating decision that granted service connection for other specified trauma and other stressor related disorder with alcohol use disorder, effective May 2, 2024. The lumbosacral strain and radiculopathy claims are remanded.

The Veteran is found to be in need of personal care services due to her psychiatric conditions and requires supervision, protection or instruction. The Board remands the case for further evaluation on whether participation in PCAFC program is in the best interest of the Veteran.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to a failure of VA to obtain mental health treatment records from Tuskegee VAMC. The Veteran is required to provide new medical release forms for any non-VA providers who treated her PTSD, and VA must attempt to obtain these records.

The Board denied the appellant's request for an extension of time to file a VA Form 20-0996, Request for Higher-Level Review (HLR) of a January 29, 2024, rating decision that granted service connection for other specified trauma and stressor related disorder with a 30 percent disability rating effective September 27, 2023. The Board found no good cause to extend the time limit to file the HLR request.

The Veteran's migraine headaches are not rated as compensable, and her PTSD claim has been remanded for further review.,The Veteran's original claim for service connection for PTSD is being remanded due to the failure to report for a scheduled VA examination.

The Board has granted the Veteran's claim for service connection for PTSD with MDD on an aggravation basis of his service-connected left knee disability. The decision is based on a VA medical opinion that found the Veteran's mental health conditions were aggravated by his service-connected left knee disability.

The Veteran's claim for a higher rating for PTSD was denied in the January 2025 decision. The Court granted a JMR, which remanded the case due to an error by the AOJ in notifying the Veteran of his right to a hearing before VA.

An effective date of April 27, 2012 is granted for SMC based on the need for regular aid and attendance due to service-connected PTSD.,An effective date of December 26, 2013 is granted for a higher rating of SMC based on the need for regular aid and attendance due to service-connected Crohn's disease.,The case is remanded for further consideration of entitlement to SMC based on the need for regular aid and attendance from December 26, 2013.

The Veteran's TBI and PTSD disabilities were improperly combined into a single rating, so the separate ratings of 40% for TBI and 70% for PTSD are reinstated effective May 1, 2021.

The Veteran's service-connected PTSD prevents her from securing or following a substantially gainful occupation, and the Board has granted TDIU based on this finding.

The Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorder, specifically posttraumatic stress disorder and persistent depressive disorder, is rated at 70 percent effective July 31, 2022. A total disability rating based on individual unemployability due to service-connected disabilities (TDIU) is granted since July 31, 2022.

The Veteran's claim for a 70 percent rating for PTSD is granted with an effective date of December 14, 2021.

The Veteran withdrew their appeal, and the Board has dismissed it.