PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) decisions — 2024

The Veteran's claims for service connection for PTSD, an acquired psychiatric disorder (specifically unspecified psychosis and schizophrenia), and headaches have been denied. The Board found that there was no credible supporting evidence of the claimed in-service stressors for PTSD, and insufficient medical evidence to support a nexus between current psychiatric symptoms other than PTSD and the in-service physical assault.

The Veteran's PTSD with major depressive disorder has been granted an initial evaluation of 70 percent, effective from March 3, 2022. The condition manifests in occupational and social impairment with deficiencies in most areas including family relations, judgment, thinking, or mood.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for PTSD as there was no credible supporting evidence to verify his claimed in-service stressors, including deployment in Vietnam and incidents of drowning.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims of service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, to include PTSD, and a sinus condition. The evidence did not support the Veteran's assertions that these conditions were related to his military service.

The Veteran's PTSD resulted in occupational and social impairment with reduced reliability and productivity, warranting a 70 percent rating.,The right knee strain did not meet the criteria for a rating in excess of 10 percent.

The Board has denied service connection for right wrist, left wrist, and cervical spine disabilities due to the lack of current disability evidence. The Veteran's claims for acquired psychiatric disorder, lumbar spine disability, bilateral knee disabilities, bilateral foot disability (claimed as flatfeet), sleep apnea, and skin condition are remanded.,The Board has denied service connection for right wrist, left wrist, cervical spine, and lumbar spine disabilities due to the lack of current disability evidence. The Veteran's claims for acquired psychiatric disorder, bilateral knee disabilities, bilateral foot disability (claimed as flatfeet), sleep apnea, and skin condition are remanded.

The Board has denied service connection for sinus condition, acquired psychiatric condition (to include PTSD and anxiety), GERD, IBS, and tension headaches. The issues of service connection for these conditions are remanded for further development.

The Board has dismissed the appeal as all issues have been withdrawn by the appellant's authorized representative.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for PTSD and Schizophrenia, Paranoid Type based on a finding of no CUE in the December 1988 rating decision.

The Board has determined that the July 2012 rating decision granting service connection for PTSD was not final due to a failure to properly notify the Veteran's representative, and thus an earlier effective date of February 4, 2010 is granted.

The Board has granted service connection for PTSD, finding that the Veteran's symptoms are related to his combat experience in Vietnam and resolving reasonable doubt in favor of the Veteran.

The Veteran's left ear hearing loss is granted as service connection due to noise exposure during service.,Service connection for PTSD and depression is denied because the Veteran does not have a diagnosed condition.

The Board has remanded several claims for increased ratings and service connection due to duty-to-assist errors, including obtaining private treatment records and VA examinations.

The Veteran's PTSD with bulimia nervosa and trichotillomania has been granted a 70 percent rating, which is the maximum available under current VA regulations.

The Veteran's PTSD is characterized by severe symptoms including memory loss, disorientation, anxiety, depression, panic attacks, hypervigilance, irritability, anger, and isolation. The Board has granted a 100 percent evaluation for PTSD but has also remanded the issue of TDIU due to the overlap with the PTSD claim.

The Veteran withdrew his appeals for increased ratings of hypertension and PTSD, leading to the dismissal of these claims.

The Board has remanded the case due to a failure to provide an examination and obtain opinions regarding the Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorders, including PTSD. The examiner is requested to address whether these conditions are related to service.

The Veteran's PTSD with alcohol use disorder is granted an initial 70 percent evaluation, reflecting significant occupational and social impairment.

The Veteran's TBI evaluation was reduced from 40% to 10%, effective October 16, 2020. The appeal for a higher rating for PTSD is denied.

The Veteran's claim for a rating in excess of 70 percent for PTSD with alcohol use disorder was denied. The Board found that the Veteran's symptoms did not meet the criteria for a 100% disability rating, and thus only granted a 70% rating.