PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) — all decisions

The Board granted the Veteran's motion to revise the January 2019 rating decision that denied service connection for PTSD on the basis of clear and unmistakable error (CUE).

The Board remands the issues of entitlement to service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder and a total disability rating based on individual unemployability (TDIU) due to a need for additional evidence.

The Board denied an initial rating in excess of 70 percent for post-traumatic stress disorder and total disability based on individual unemployability, finding the Veteran's symptoms did not cause the level of impairment required for a higher rating.

The Board remands the claims for service connection for various conditions to correct pre-decisional duty to assist errors, including obtaining outstanding Social Security Administration records.

The Veteran's PTSD is granted a 50 percent disability rating for the entire period on appeal, from prior to March 29, 2023, and since that date.

The appeal for entitlement to service-connection for posttraumatic stress disorder was dismissed due to lack of a matter in controversy for the Board to adjudicate.

The Board granted service connection for posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and remanded the claim for a traumatic brain injury for further development.

The Board granted an increased rating of 70 percent for the Veteran's mental health disorder, effective June 14, 2023.

The Veteran's PTSD has been granted a 100 percent rating from September 18, 2018, due to total occupational and social impairment.

The Veteran was granted a 70 percent rating for PTSD from September 22, 2020, but no higher. The appeal for TDIU and service connection claims were denied or dismissed.

The Board granted an initial rating of 100 percent for PTSD and SMC at the housebound rate.

The Board granted effective dates of October 30, 2024, for the awards of service connection and increased ratings for various disabilities.

The appeals for service connection and initial ratings were dismissed due to an untimely Notice of Disagreement (NOD) being filed more than one year after the November 2022 rating decision.

The appeal for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, to include major depressive disorder and PTSD, was withdrawn by the Veteran. The claim for tinnitus was denied due to a lack of credible evidence supporting its presence during the pendency or in close proximity to filing the service-connection claim.

The appeal regarding the reduction in the disability rating for service-connected PTSD from 70 percent to 50 percent, effective April 1, 2021, was dismissed due to a full grant of benefits in a subsequent VA Rating Decision.

The Board dismissed the appeals for higher ratings on all claims due to untimely Notices of Disagreement.

The appeal for an earlier effective date for the award of service connection and a 100 percent rating was dismissed due to lack of legal merit.

The Board granted a 70 percent disability rating for PTSD from March 17, 2010, for accrued benefit purposes.

The Veteran's PTSD was granted a higher evaluation of 70 percent for the period prior to October 29, 2019, but an increased rating greater than 70 percent from that date and all other claims were denied.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for special monthly compensation (SMC) based on the need of regular aid and attendance due to his service-connected disabilities.