PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) decisions — 2024

The Veteran's claim for an increased rating for PTSD was denied. A 10 percent rating, but no higher, is granted for the cognitive residuals of TBI from March 1, 2023.

The July 9, 2014 rating decision denied an increased rating for PTSD due to the Veteran's failure to report to a scheduled VA examination without good cause and because other evidence of record did not undebatably establish a higher disability level.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to a duty-to-assist error, requiring an examination and opinion on whether the Veteran's sleep issues are solely attributable to his PTSD or if he also has sleep apnea.

The Veteran's claims for left and right knee disabilities, bilateral hearing loss, ovary disability, PTSD, and headaches have been dismissed as moot due to the issuance of a July 2023 rating decision granting these conditions.,No current diagnoses were found for the claimed ovary disability, PTSD, or headaches.

The Veteran withdrew his appeal for a higher rating for PTSD, resulting in the dismissal of this case.

The Board denied the Veteran's request for an earlier effective date of September 15, 2021, for the grant of service connection for PTSD. The Veteran had PTSD before this date but did not file a claim prior to September 15, 2021.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to insufficient medical opinion regarding whether the Veteran's PTSD is related to service. The case will be returned for further evaluation and a new medical opinion.

The Veteran's claim for a higher rating for PTSD with unspecified depressive disorder is being remanded due to the need for an adequate VA examination to differentiate between service-connected and nonservice-connected psychiatric diagnoses.

The Veteran's claim for a higher rating of his service-connected dry eye syndrome is granted, with a 20 percent evaluation. The claims for bilateral pinguecula of the eyes and hypertension are denied. Service connection for PTSD, alopecia or thinning hair secondary to PTSD, ED secondary to PTSD or hypertension, dry mouth syndrome secondary to OSA, GERD, and recurring body rash are all denied.

The Veteran withdrew their appeals for depression and PTSD, which were previously denied. The Board dismissed the appeal as a result.

The Veteran's claim for an effective date prior to September 14, 2016 for the grant of service connection for posttraumatic stress disorder was denied as there was no pending claim for a psychiatric disorder prior to that date.

The Board has remanded the case due to errors in verifying the Veteran's reported stressors and a need for a VA examination.

The Veteran's claim for TDIU prior to November 24, 2021 is denied as he was in substantial gainful employment. From November 24, 2021, the claim is dismissed as moot due to his receipt of a combined 100% disability rating and SMC at the housebound rate.

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The Board has granted the Veteran's claim for service connection for acquired psychiatric disorders, including anxiety, depression unspecified, PTSD, alcohol use disorder, cannabis use disorder, and stimulant use disorder. The decision is based on the Veteran's current diagnoses and a positive nexus opinion from a VA examiner.

The Board has remanded the case due to a pre-decisional error in obtaining a VA examination and opinion regarding the Veteran's acquired psychiatric disability. The claim will be reconsidered with this information.

The Veteran's PTSD is rated at 70 percent prior to September 14, 2022, and the appeal for a higher rating is denied.,Starting from September 14, 2022, the Veteran's PTSD does not meet the criteria for a rating in excess of 70 percent.

The Veteran's claim for an increased rating of PTSD was granted effective July 12, 2021. The effective date is based on the date of receipt of his initial claim.

The Veteran's PTSD with unspecified neurocognitive disorder and alcohol use disorder in remission increased in severity within the one-year look-back period, on September 24, 2019. An effective date of September 24, 2019, is granted for the award of a 100 percent rating.

The Board has dismissed the claim for TDIU and has remanded the service connection claims for PTSD, anxiety, and depression due to a duty to assist error. The Veteran's service records do not show any diagnosed conditions related to these issues.