PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) decisions — 2024

The Veteran's claim for an earlier effective date for service connection of PTSD was denied as there were no pending claims left unadjudicated by VA.

The Veteran's appeal for increased ratings for diabetes mellitus, low back disability, PTSD with alcohol use disorder, hypothyroidism, diabetic peripheral neuropathy of the left and right lower extremities is dismissed. The claims for higher ratings are remanded due to a pre-decisional duty to assist error.

The Veteran's appeal for an earlier effective date for the award of a 30 percent rating and a rating in excess of 30 percent for left ankle injury status post partial synovectomy and excision of tibial exostosis has been dismissed.,The Veteran's appeal for an effective date prior to October 25, 2013, for the award of service connection for posttraumatic stress disorder, schizophrenia, and depression has been dismissed.

The Board has dismissed the appeals for various disability ratings as the appellant withdrew their appeal.

The Veteran's appeal for an increased evaluation in excess of 30 percent for PTSD is denied.,The Veteran's appeal for an increased evaluation in excess of 10 percent for hypothyroidism with dry cracking skin is remanded.

The Veteran's PTSD with unspecified mood disorder was found to warrant a 30 percent rating prior to July 9, 2020 and a 70 percent rating as of that date. The claim for higher ratings is denied.

The Veteran's claim for an earlier effective date for SMC based on housebound criteria is denied because the Veteran does not meet the requirements of having a single service-connected disability rated at 100 percent, or being permanently housebound by reason of disability or disabilities.

The Veteran's PTSD has been granted a rating of 70 percent, effective from the date of the decision.,Service connection for sleep apnea is granted and rated at 100 percent.

The Veteran's TDIU claim was granted, and his PTSD with depressive disorder rating was denied. The decision also addressed the Veteran's SMC claim but did not specify a date.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities render him in need of regular aid and attendance, which is granted for special monthly compensation based on aid and attendance.

The Veteran's left knee bursitis is granted a 20 percent evaluation, and her PTSD is granted a 70 percent evaluation.

The Board has granted service connection for PTSD, finding that the current diagnosis is related to a recognized in-service stressor of military sexual trauma (MST). The decision resolves reasonable doubt in favor of the Veteran.

The Veteran's TDIU was granted effective June 7, 2016.,An earlier effective date for the grant of service connection for psoriasis and left knee sprain is denied.

The Board has remanded the claims for PTSD due to outstanding VA treatment records that were scanned into a hospital imaging system and not provided to the Veteran.

The Board denied the Veteran's appeal as his Notice of Disagreement (NOD) was not timely filed within one year of the January 2017 rating decision, and there is no good cause to extend this deadline.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD, has been reopened due to the submission of new and relevant evidence. The case is being remanded for further review.

The Board has dismissed the appeal for service connection on all claimed conditions due to the appellant's death.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's obstructive sleep apnea is proximately related to his service-connected PTSD and grants entitlement to service connection for OSA. The issues of separate ratings for PTSD and TBI, as well as a rating in excess of 50 percent for combined PTSD and TBI are remanded.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection due to an error in characterizing the Veteran's discharge, and these claims are now subject to further review.

The Board has determined that the character of discharge from service does not entitle the veteran to VA benefits. The appeal is being remanded due to errors in fulfilling VA's duty to assist, including obtaining all available service personnel records and a medical opinion on mental health issues.