PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) Board decisions

The reduction of the Veteran's PTSD rating from 70% to 50% was not proper, and the 70% rating is restored. The Veteran's claim for Individual Unemployability (TDIU) is granted.

The Veteran's service-connected PTSD alone has rendered him unable to secure or follow a substantially gainful occupation, and he is entitled to special monthly compensation (SMC) at the housebound rate from February 26, 2016.

The Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD, is causally related to his conceded fear of hostile military or terrorist activity stressor during his honorable active-duty service. Therefore, the claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD, has been granted.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for a mental health disorder, including PTSD, and bilateral pes planus due to incomplete examinations and failure to address other diagnosed conditions.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD with alcohol use disorder, was granted with a 70% disability rating effective from May 1, 2018. The Board has determined that the effective date should be March 2, 2017, as this is the date of his original intent to file.

The Board has remanded the case due to inadequate medical opinions regarding the Veteran's claimed psychiatric disabilities, including depression. The VA will need to provide a new examination and opinion addressing all diagnosed conditions.

The Veteran's TDIU claim is being remanded for consideration of an earlier effective date prior to May 19, 2018, on an extraschedular basis. The AOJ must refer the case to the Director of Compensation Service for consideration.

The Veteran's cause of death is remanded due to a duty to assist error. The Board requests an updated medical opinion to determine the cause of his glioblastoma and whether his service-connected conditions contributed to his death.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities necessitate the need for regular aid and assistance, leading to a grant of special monthly compensation (SMC) based on aid and attendance.

The Veteran's PTSD is currently rated at 30 percent, and the Board has denied an increased rating. The Veteran was also granted TDIU based on his service-connected disabilities.

The Veteran's psychiatric disability, including PTSD with panic attacks, alcohol use disorder, and major depressive disorder with anxious distress, is found to be related to active service.,While the Veteran has a current diagnosis of tinnitus, there is no evidence of hearing loss for VA purposes during service.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for PTSD, depression, anxiety, and alcohol use disorder was dismissed as the claim has been granted by a prior decision.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, OSA, hypertension, and hand disabilities have been denied as there is no evidence linking these conditions to his military service.,Service connection was not granted because the medical records do not show any current diagnoses or symptoms related to these conditions during or after his military service.

The Veteran's earlier effective date for the 50 percent rating for headaches is denied.,The Veteran is granted a TDIU based on his service-connected disabilities.

The Veteran's mental health symptoms, including PTSD and schizoaffective disorder, have resulted in total occupational and social impairment. The Board has granted a 100% rating for the entire appeal period.

The Veteran's appeal for an earlier effective date for the restoration of a 70 percent evaluation for PTSD with major depressive disorder and alcohol use disorder is denied. The appeal for an effective date of April 26, 2019, but no earlier, for the award of a total disability rating based on individual unemployability (TDIU) is granted.

The Board has determined that new and relevant evidence has been received to readjudicate the claim for service connection for memory loss. The case is remanded due to a lack of an adequate VA examination in the context of the acquired psychiatric disorder claim.

The Veteran's death was caused by his service-connected PTSD, which contributed to the development of end-stage renal disease and coronary artery disease. The Board granted service connection for the cause of death but denied DIC benefits under 38 U.S.C. § 1318 due to lack of continuous total disability rating.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's PTSD is service-connected, as his symptoms are linked to an in-service car accident and fear of life.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD, anxiety, depression, and insomnia, is remanded due to the submission of new and relevant evidence. The Board finds that a VA examination is necessary to determine if his current diagnoses are related to his military service.