PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) decisions — 2024

The Board has denied service connection for PTSD, liver disorder, cold injury residuals including of the feet, legs, and knees, bilateral elbow disabilities, bilateral knee disabilities, bilateral hip disabilities, and back disability. The Veteran's claims were not supported by current diagnoses or a causal link to his military service.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection for tinnitus, an acquired psychiatric disorder other than PTSD, urinary incontinence, hepatitis C, and obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) due to new and relevant evidence submitted by the Veteran. The claims are now pending before the RO.

The Veteran's PTSD is rated at 70 percent, which is the maximum schedular rating for this condition. Other conditions are also rated but do not warrant a higher rating.

The Veteran's migraine headaches are granted a 30% rating, but the claim for service connection of an acquired psychiatric disorder (PTSD) is remanded due to insufficient evidence.

The Veteran's DMII is currently rated at 20 percent, which does not meet the criteria for a higher rating.,PTSD has been increased to 70 percent from March 17, 2023. The Veteran's PTSD symptomatology does not more nearly approximate total occupational and social impairment.

The Board dismissed the Veteran's appeal for an earlier effective date of service connection for PTSD, as he did not provide clarification on his preferred docket.

The Veteran withdrew his appeals for all issues related to service connection, including bilateral shin pains, left knee strain, right knee condition, PTSD, and upper back pain. As a result, the appeal is dismissed.

The Veteran's PTSD disability rating was restored to 70% effective December 1, 2022. He is also granted TDIU and basic eligibility for Dependents' Educational Assistance (DEA).

The Veteran's service-connected insomnia disorder is granted a 50% disability rating, effective from the date of the decision. The other claims remain denied.

The Board has granted an effective date of November 11, 2014 for a 100% evaluation for service-connected PTSD. The Veteran's PTSD caused total occupational and social impairment starting from this date.

The Veteran's claim for a higher disability rating for migraines associated with PTSD and alcohol use disorder was granted, resulting in a 30 percent initial disability rating. The evidence of record supports finding that the Veteran experiences characteristic prostrating attacks occurring on average once a month over several months.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to incomplete medical opinions and the need for additional VA treatment records.

The Board has granted the Veteran's claim for service connection for PTSD and adjustment disorder with mixed anxiety and depression, finding that his acquired psychiatric condition is related to military sexual trauma during service.

The Veteran's claim for diabetes mellitus, type II was denied as there is no evidence of its onset in service or a link to service.,Before January 1, 2016, the Veteran's headaches were rated at 30 percent and not higher due to lack of very frequent, completely prostrating attacks. Beginning January 1, 2016, his rating was increased to 50 percent based on more severe symptoms.

The Veteran's PTSD and adjustment disorder are rated at 70 percent, effective June 14, 2019. The Board also granted a TDIU based on the Veteran's service-connected disabilities.

The Veteran withdrew her appeal for PTSD, which was previously denied. The Board dismissed the case as a result.

The Veteran's PTSD is rated at a 70 percent disability rating, effective from March 30, 2018.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for a total disability rating due to individual unemployability (TDIU) as there was no evidence showing that his service-connected disabilities prevented him from securing or maintaining substantially gainful employment.

The Veteran's service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, other than PTSD and diagnosed as major depressive disorder (MDD), obstructive sleep apnea, and PTSD is granted. The case is remanded to determine the nature and etiology of the Veteran's PTSD.

The Veteran's PTSD is granted at a 50% evaluation for the period prior to August 24, 2016 and at a 70% evaluation beginning from that date.,A TDIU is granted for the period beginning December 17, 2015. The issue of a TDIU for the period prior to December 17, 2015 (on an extraschedular basis) remains pending.