PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) Board decisions

The Veteran was granted an initial rating of 50 percent for PTSD, effective September 4, 2019.,Effective dates prior to July 2, 2019, were denied for service connection of the heart condition, headaches, and bilateral hearing loss.

The Veteran's claim for PTSD due to MST is denied as there is no current diagnosis of PTSD.,Service connection has been granted for Generalized Anxiety Disorder due to MST.

The Veteran's claim for an earlier effective date for PTSD was granted, with the effective date set at June 16, 2013. The Veteran also received a TDIU award effective January 1, 2012.,The decision acknowledges that the Veteran has continuously pursued his claims and notes his service-connected PTSD disability has rendered him unable to gain or maintain employment since January 1, 2012.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disability, including PTSD, finding that there is no persuasive evidence to support a link between his current disabilities and his military service.

The Veteran's initial disability rating for service-connected PTSD was granted at a 50 percent level, effective October 23, 2018. The issue of service connection for deviated nasal septum is remanded.

The Board denied the Veteran's motion to reverse or revise a previous rating decision that did not grant special monthly compensation (SMC) under 38 U.S.C. § 1114(s), finding no clear and unmistakable error in the decision.

The Veteran's PTSD with major depressive disorder is rated at 70 percent, effective from the date of this decision. The Veteran also has been granted TDIU due to his service-connected disabilities.

The Board has dismissed all claims of service connection for various conditions due to the Veteran's withdrawal of his appeal.

The Veteran's PTSD symptoms have been rated at 50 percent from July 18, 2018 to January 22, 2023. From January 23, 2023, the rating is denied as it does not meet the criteria for a higher rating.

The Veteran's claim for an earlier effective date and increased rating for PTSD has been granted. An initial 70 percent rating for PTSD is granted, effective September 30, 2019.

The Board has granted an earlier effective date of August 10, 2023, for the award of a 70% disability rating for service-connected PTSD based on continuous pursuit of the claim.

The Veteran's migraines are rated at a 50% disability rating, and he is granted TDIU based on PTSD. He also receives SMC housebound benefits.

The Veteran's PTSD with anxiety and depression is granted service connection. The low back disability claim is remanded for further examination.

The Veteran's service-connected PTSD has been rated at 50 percent, but the Board found that it does not meet the criteria for a higher rating due to occupational and social impairment with reduced reliability and productivity.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for PTSD and an acquired psychiatric disorder, including dysthymic disorder and generalized anxiety disorder. The claim was remanded to provide a VA examination to evaluate the Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorder.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings and benefits related to his PTSD are being remanded due to a pre-decisional duty to assist error. Specifically, the AOJ should obtain records from the Vet Center.

The Veteran's claims for service connection were reopened and granted, with an effective date of January 11, 2008.

The Board has granted an effective date of October 8, 2021 for the award of special monthly compensation (SMC) based on the need for regular aid and attendance due to service-connected PTSD.

The Veteran's appeals for various ratings related to PTSD, renal insufficiency, diabetes mellitus, and neuropathy have been dismissed due to the withdrawal of his appeal by his attorney.

The Veteran's claim for special monthly compensation based on aid and attendance is denied as the evidence does not demonstrate that he requires regular assistance due to his service-connected conditions.