PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) decisions — 2023

The Board has decided to remand the case due to incomplete records and further development is needed.

The Veteran is granted a disability rating of 40 percent for urethritis, effective March 26, 2010. A TDIU is also granted beginning December 29, 2010.,PTSD and bilateral foot disorders are service-connected, but do not affect the decision on the current appeal.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings and service connection are being remanded due to the need for additional development regarding lower back pain, left leg injuries, and PTSD.,The Veteran is also seeking service connection for an acquired psychiatric condition, including PTSD, which he contends was caused by a 2005 incident during his first period of active duty.

The Board denied service connection for PTSD and an acquired psychiatric disorder, including bipolar disorder. The Veteran's statements regarding his combat service in Vietnam were found to be patently incredible.

The Veteran's PTSD is rated at 70 percent, but no higher. Service connection for depression was denied. The Veteran is granted TDIU based on her service-connected disabilities.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection of acquired psychiatric disability, including PTSD, depression, and anxiety, finding that there is no evidence to support a direct or secondary relationship between his current conditions and his military service.

The Veteran's PTSD, back disability, and left ankle disability have been rated appropriately. However, the Board has found that additional development is needed for the increased rating of PTSD, the initial rating for chronic thoracic strain, and the increased rating for left ankle disability.

The Board has granted service connection for the Veteran's diagnosed PTSD, finding that her symptoms are related to a personal assault during service.

The Board denied an increased rating for PTSD, finding that the Veteran's impairment due to PTSD was most consistent with a 50 percent disability rating throughout the period on appeal.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient discussion of the combat presumption and incomplete VA medical opinions. The Veteran's claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD, is now before the Board again.

The Veteran's claim for a higher rating for PTSD is remanded due to the need for updated treatment records and a VA examination to assess his current severity of PTSD, as well as differentiate between symptoms caused by PTSD and alcohol use disorder.

The Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD and major depressive disorder, is granted as service connected due to a diagnosed in-service stressor.

The Veteran's claim for an increased rating for left knee disability is denied. The RO has granted service connection for PTSD and assigned a separate rating.,PTSD was dismissed as the full benefit sought on appeal has been granted.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disability, including PTSD, finding that there is no evidence of a current disability and insufficient credible supporting evidence to link any diagnosed condition to his military service.

The Board denied a rating in excess of 50 percent for the Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorder other than PSTD, finding that the evidence did not show any greater impairment than what was already reflected in the current 50 percent rating.

The Board denied restoration of the 70 percent rating for PTSD, granted a 30 percent rating for PTSD with adjustment disorder effective from November 16, 2018, and denied other claims. The appeal is not about service connection at all.

The Veteran's appeals for service connection on multiple conditions have been withdrawn, and the appeal is dismissed. The Board has remanded the claims of service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder (PTSD) and sleep apnea.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient development regarding the Veteran's claimed stressor and the need for a new medical opinion.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings for left hip arthritis and PTSD are being remanded due to the need for additional examinations.

The appeals to reopen claims of service connection for right and left hip conditions are dismissed.,The appeals to reopen claims of service connection for an acquired psychiatric condition (PTSD, depression) and a sleep disorder are granted.