PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) decisions — 2023

The Veteran's PTSD is currently rated at 70 percent, and the Board finds that a higher rating of 100 percent is not warranted based on his symptoms.

The Veteran's appeal for a higher rating for PTSD is being remanded due to improper docketing of the initial appeal under the modernized review system.

The Veteran's claim for a TDIU is granted effective July 5, 2017. The claims for an increased rating for PTSD and service connection for peripheral neuropathy of the bilateral lower extremities are remanded.

The Veteran's PTSD is rated at 50 percent, effective from the date of this decision. The TDIU issue has been remanded for further adjudication.

The Veteran's claims for a higher disability rating for PTSD and TDIU are remanded due to the need for updated medical records and examinations.

The Board has granted service connection for PTSD, finding that the Veteran's fear of hostile military activity during his service in Korea is related to his current condition.

The Veteran's claims for increased evaluations and service connection were denied. The left knee strain, TBI residuals, PTSD with TBI, radiculopathy of bilateral lower extremities, and radiculopathy of bilateral upper extremities were not granted as service-connected.

The Veteran's bilateral knee condition, acquired psychiatric disorder (including PTSD and persistent depressive disorder with anxious features), obstructive sleep apnea, and hypertension are all granted service connection.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities do not meet the criteria for a TDIU rating as they do not preclude him from securing or following substantially gainful employment.

The Board has denied the appellant's claims for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, bilateral hearing loss, and a right hand fifth metacarpal fracture. The appeal regarding OSA and TDIU is remanded.

The Veteran's acquired psychiatric disability, including PTSD and bipolar disorder, is related to his military service. Service connection for these conditions has been granted.

The Veteran's claim for an evaluation in excess of 70 percent for PTSD has been denied. The Board found that the severity, frequency, and duration of his symptoms did not more closely approximate total occupational and social impairment warranting a higher rating.

The Veteran's PTSD resulted in occupational and social impairment with reduced reliability and productivity, warranting a 50 percent evaluation.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for PTSD due to military sexual assault is granted. The claims for any other acquired psychiatric disorder, diabetes mellitus type II, sleep apnea, and a digestive disorder are remanded.

The Veteran's appeal for increased ratings for PTSD, thoracolumbar spine strain, and left knee patellofemoral pain syndrome was dismissed as the Veteran withdrew his appeal in November 2018.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to conflicting evidence regarding PTSD diagnosis and the need for additional development, including obtaining VA treatment records and verifying in-service stressors.

The Veteran's appeals for increased ratings in excess of 70 percent for PTSD, 20 percent for diabetes mellitus, and 20 percent each for right and left lower extremity peripheral neuropathy have been withdrawn. The claims for an earlier effective date prior to April 22, 2010 for GERD are remanded.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for PTSD was reopened due to the submission of new evidence, and it is now granted.

The Veteran's PTSD was rated at 30 percent prior to November 23, 2016. From that date until May 25, 2020, a 70 percent rating was granted.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder other than PTSD is dismissed as the symptoms are encompassed by his service-connected PTSD.,Service connection has been granted for erectile dysfunction, which is secondary to service-connected PTSD.