PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) decisions — 2021

The Board denied the claim for service connection for PTSD, finding that there was no credible evidence of the claimed in-service stressors and that they were not consistent with the circumstances of the appellant's service.

The Veteran's claim for an increased initial disability rating greater than 70 percent for PTSD was denied.,The Veteran's claim for a total disability rating based on individual unemployability (TDIU) due to service-connected PTSD was granted.

The Veteran's PTSD was rated at 50% from February 12, 2016 to October 13, 2016. The effective date for the grant of TDIU is granted as of February 12, 2016.

The Veteran has withdrawn all his appeals, including the ones related to osteoporosis, loss of memory, sleeplessness, muscle aches and pain of multiple joints, and PTSD.

The Veteran's appeal was dismissed due to their death. The claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disability, including PTSD, has become moot.

The Board has ordered the case to be remanded due to an error in the medical opinion regarding the aggravation of nonservice-connected disabilities by service-connected PTSD. The examiner is requested to provide a new opinion addressing whether the Veteran's COPD and pneumonia underwent an incremental increase in disability, regardless of its permanence, due to his service-connected PTSD.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to the need for a VA examination and additional development of records. The Veteran's claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD, bipolar disorder, generalized anxiety disorder, and MDD, is being reviewed.

The Board has remanded the case due to incomplete records and need for additional medical opinions regarding the Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorders, including PTSD, MDD, and neurocognitive disorder.

The Veteran's effective date for the award of a TDIU due to service-connected PTSD is set at October 15, 2000. This decision resolves doubt in favor of the Veteran.

The Board has granted the Veteran's application to reopen her claim for service connection for PTSD and MDD, finding that there is new and material evidence supporting these claims. The diagnoses of PTSD and MDD are established, and the in-service stressors have been corroborated by medical and other evidence.

The Veteran's PTSD was granted an increased rating to 70 percent from July 23, 2015 to October 31, 2019.,An increased rating greater than 70 percent for PTSD from November 1, 2019 is denied.

The Board has remanded the case due to incomplete service treatment records and the need for a mental health examination. The appellant's character of discharge is being reconsidered, but there are no claims related to service connection.

The Board has denied service connection for left knee disability and remanded the claims of service connection for acquired psychiatric disorder to include PTSD, depression, anxiety, and panic attacks, as well as skin condition. The Veteran is required to undergo further examinations and provide additional medical opinions.

The Veteran's service-connected right foot disability alone does not render him unemployable due to its severity.

The Veteran's PTSD with OCD is granted a rating of 70 percent, but no higher. The Board has remanded the cases for further development and consideration.

The Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorder and PTSD are being remanded for further evaluation as the current ratings do not fully reflect the severity of his symptoms.

The Veteran withdrew his appeals for an earlier effective date and a higher disability rating for PTSD.

Your appeal regarding PTSD has been dismissed as you have opted into the modernized review system.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for a psychiatric disorder, including PTSD, finding no credible evidence of an in-service stressor and insufficient evidence linking any current psychiatric disorders to his active service.

The Board has remanded the case due to inconsistencies in the Veteran's reporting of when she was raped, and a need for clarification. The Veteran needs to provide more information about the date of her rape, which could affect whether PTSD can be service-connected based on that event.