PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) decisions — 2023

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient verification of in-service stressors related to military sexual trauma (MST) and a need for additional development regarding the Veteran's service dates.

The Veteran's bilateral hearing loss was not diagnosed for VA purposes and the Board found no evidence of a service-connected disability.,The Veteran's sleep disability (to include Sleep Apnea) was not separately diagnosed as a disability, but his symptoms were attributed to PTSD.

The Veteran's claim for a TDIU rating prior to January 19, 2022 is denied as his service-connected disabilities do not preclude him from securing and following substantially gainful employment.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for PTSD, hypertension, and erectile dysfunction have been granted. The conditions are found to be due to or aggravated by the service-connected PTSD.

The Board has granted service connection for the Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorders, including PTSD, finding that they were aggravated by his service-connected migraine headaches.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for special monthly compensation (SMC) based on the need for regular aid and attendance due to service-connected disability, finding that her condition does not require such assistance.

The Veteran's PTSD is currently rated at 70 percent prior to August 26, 2022 and denied for a rating in excess of that. For the period after August 26, 2022, the Veteran's PTSD is rated at 70 percent.

The Veteran's PTSD resulted in significant occupational and social impairment, but not total social impairment. A 70 percent rating was granted for the initial period from June 8, 2006 to December 5, 2020.

The Veteran's disability ratings for pulmonary emboli and PTSD were restored to their original levels, effective November 1, 2017.

The Veteran's claims for PTSD, depression, and low back disorder have been reopened due to the submission of new evidence. The cases are being remanded for further examination and opinion regarding service connection.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD and depression, due to a lack of credible supporting evidence that the claimed in-service stressor occurred.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for left knee degenerative arthritis and right knee degenerative arthritis were denied. The claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, to include PTSD, was granted.

The Veteran's PTSD is rated at 50 percent for the period prior to May 17, 2017.

The Veteran's appeal for an increased rating for PTSD and entitlement to a TDIU have been dismissed.,Service connection has been granted for low back disorder, radiculopathy of the right lower extremity, and radiculopathy of the left lower extremity.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's acquired psychiatric disability, including PTSD and Major Depressive Disorder, is related to his active military service. As a result, service connection for these conditions is granted.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient medical opinions regarding whether the service-connected diabetes mellitus and/or PTSD caused or aggravated the Veteran's sleep apnea.

The Veteran's right ear hearing loss claim is denied as he does not have a diagnosed disability that meets VA criteria.,PTSD is granted with an initial rating of 70 percent, reflecting the severity and frequency of symptoms.

The Veteran's headaches have been rated at a maximum of 50 percent throughout the appeal period.,PTSD with TBI has not met the criteria for an initial rating in excess of 70 percent.

The Board denied the Veteran's appeal as the withholding of VA disability compensation benefits for 31 training days in FY 2014 was proper, based on the documentation provided by the Veteran and his unit commander.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's acquired psychiatric condition, including PTSD, panic disorder with agoraphobia, and unspecified anxiety disorder, is related to his service. As a result, the claim for service connection is granted.