PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) decisions — 2024

The Veteran's appeals for a higher rating for PTSD and TDIU have been dismissed due to the Veteran's request for withdrawal of his appeals.

The Veteran's PTSD rating was reduced from 70% to 50%, but the reduction is not proper, and his original 70% rating for PTSD is restored.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including PTSD, Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, and physical conditions like arthritis and back pain, rendered him unable to work as a mechanic starting February 5, 2020. The Board granted an earlier effective date of February 5, 2020 for his total disability rating based on individual unemployability.

The Veteran's appeals for increased ratings and TDIU have been dismissed due to his death. The left lower leg puncture wound appeal is also dismissed.

The Veteran's PTSD symptoms were more closely approximated by the 50 percent rating criteria from December 29, 2020. A 50 percent rating for PTSD is granted.

The Board has determined that new and relevant evidence has been submitted regarding the Veteran's claim for service connection for anxiety disorder. The case is being remanded to provide a VA examination to determine the nature and etiology of any PTSD, as well as any other diagnosed acquired psychiatric disorders.

The Veteran's PTSD and unspecified anxiety disorder are rated at 70 percent, effective from September 27, 2019. From that date, the Veteran is also granted a TDIU.

The appeal has been dismissed due to the Veteran's death. The claims for service connection have not been decided.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for PTSD, Generalized Anxiety Disorder, and Major Depressive Disorder. The evidence does not support a finding that these conditions had their onset in service or are otherwise related to service.

The Veteran's appeal for service connection for sleep apnea as secondary to PTSD has been dismissed because the Veteran withdrew his appeal prior to a decision being made.

The Veteran's PTSD is rated at 70 percent, and the Board denied an increased rating. The TDIU claim was granted effective February 1, 2019.

The Board has found that new and relevant evidence has been presented to support the Veteran's claims for service connection for PTSD and a lumbar strain. The claims are being remanded for further adjudication.

The Board has granted service connection for Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) due to a personal assault during service, finding that the Veteran's current PTSD is attributable to an in-service sexual assault.

The Board denied a higher rating for the Veteran's service-connected PTSD, finding that his symptoms did not meet the criteria for a 70 percent disability rating.

The Board has determined that additional evidence is needed to properly evaluate the Veteran's left knee disability and PTSD. The claims are being remanded for further development.

The Board has granted an effective date of November 9, 2012 for the award of a TDIU and eligibility to Dependents' Educational Assistance (DEA) based on the Veteran's service-connected disabilities rendering him unable to secure or follow a substantially gainful occupation.

The Board denied the Veteran's request for an earlier effective date and a higher initial rating for his service-connected psychiatric disorder.,The Veteran's claim was based on his depressive disorder and anxiety, which were granted with a 50% evaluation as of December 5, 2013.

The Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD and substance abuse disorder, is granted as service connected. The low back disability and bilateral foot disabilities are remanded for further examination.

The Veteran's appeal was dismissed because his Notice of Disagreement did not identify any specific rating action for appeal.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for PTSD, major depressive disorder, hypertension, bilateral hearing loss, a foot disorder, and a hand/finger disorder due to lack of new and relevant evidence.