PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) decisions — 2020

The Veteran's PTSD is currently rated at 70 percent disabling, and the Board has determined that a higher rating of 100 percent is not warranted for any period during this appeal.

The Veteran's PTSD has been rated at 70 percent since March 5, 2009. The Board denied a higher rating as the symptoms do not meet the criteria for a 100 percent rating.

The Veteran's PTSD, headaches, and sleep apnea are all found to be related to his service. The appeals for these conditions have been granted.,Service connection is established for PTSD, headaches, and sleep apnea.

The Veteran's PTSD and other specified trauma and stress-related disorder are granted as service-connected, with the Board finding that his symptoms are related to racial-based harassment and assault during military service.

The Veteran's PTSD is rated at 70 percent, but the Board finds that it does not meet the criteria for a higher rating due to occupational and social impairment with deficiencies in most areas.

The Veteran's appeals for effective dates prior to November 20, 2014 for the grant of service connection for right leg shin splints, left leg shin splints, allergic rhinitis, and dermatitis have been dismissed.,The Veteran's appeal for an effective date prior to July 13, 2015 for the grant of service connection for PTSD has been denied.

The Board has dismissed the appeals for service connection of acquired psychiatric disorders and tremor disorder due to the death of the appellant.

The Veteran's PTSD and other service-connected disabilities make it impossible for him to secure or maintain substantially gainful employment, thus meeting the criteria for a TDIU.

The Board has granted service connection for an acquired psychiatric condition, to include PTSD due to military sexual trauma (MST), finding that the Veteran's symptoms are at least as likely as not related to her in-service experiences.

The Veteran's right knee and thumb disabilities were rated at 60 percent each, allowing for the award of SMC at the housebound rate after March 1, 2015. The reduction in disability rating was restored, and an effective date for SMC prior to June 25, 2007, was denied.

The Veteran's PTSD and bipolar disorder have resulted in occupational and social impairment, but not to the extent that would warrant a higher rating. The appeal for an increased rating is denied.

The Board dismissed the appeal due to the appellant's death, and no service connection was granted.

The Veteran's PTSD is currently rated at 70 percent, effective as of February 14, 2020. The claim for a higher rating prior to that date was denied.

The Veteran's service connection for PTSD and major depressive disorder has been granted, with the conditions found to be directly related to his military service.

The Board has reopened the claim of service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD and depressive disorder. However, it denied the claims as there is no credible supporting evidence that the Veteran experienced the claimed in-service stressors resulting in PTSD.

The Veteran's PTSD is rated at 70% since April 2008, effective from the date of his initial service connection.,Service connection for a right shoulder disorder was remanded.

The Veteran's hypertension is granted as service-connected due to presumed exposure to herbicide agents. Other claims for service connection are remanded for additional development.

The claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD, is reopened. The case is remanded to obtain additional evidence and a VA examination.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for PTSD, finding no credible supporting evidence of in-service stressors and thus failing to meet the second requirement for service connection.

The Veteran's appeal for a higher rating for her back condition and for service connection for an abdominal condition has been dismissed.,The Veteran's appeal for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD and a mood disorder, related to military sexual trauma (MST), has been granted.