PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) decisions — 2024

The Veteran's tinnitus is granted as it is at least as likely as not related to noise exposure during service.,Service connection for bilateral upper extremity peripheral neuropathy and PTSD are denied due to lack of diagnosed conditions.

The Veteran's claim for an effective date prior to May 2, 2017 for the grant of TDIU and DEA benefits was denied. The Board found that the Veteran did not meet the criteria for a TDIU from January 25, 2010, due to his service-connected disabilities.

The Veteran's service-connected acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD and alcohol use disorder in remission, has prevented him from securing or following a substantially gainful occupation. The Board finds that the evidence is at least in equipoise as to whether he is unable to secure or follow such an occupation.

The Veteran's TBI did not result in any residuals or impairment beyond his service-connected migraines.,The Veteran is seeking a higher rating for PTSD, and the Board finds that further guidance is needed to clarify the severity of his condition.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection due to incomplete VA examinations and lack of proper exposure documentation. The Veteran is seeking service connection for various psychiatric, diabetes, sleep, and muscle spasm disorders.

The Veteran withdrew his claim for an initial rating in excess of 30 percent for PTSD before the Board could make a decision.

The Veteran's TDIU and special monthly compensation at the housebound rate are granted effective September 2, 2011. Basic eligibility for Dependents' Educational Assistance is established from September 2, 2011 to March 23, 2015.

The Veteran's claim for an earlier effective date for the grant of service connection for PTSD is denied as the earliest possible effective date is December 3, 2019.

The Veteran's service connection claims for bilateral hearing loss, tinnitus, and back condition were denied. However, the Veteran was granted service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder to include PTSD and MDD.

The Board has granted service connection for bilateral tinnitus, bilateral hearing loss, and PTSD. The Veteran's conditions are found to be related to her active military service.

The Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD, is granted as service connected. The Board found the evidence in equipoise and granted service connection based on the reported stressors during service.

The Board has denied the Veteran's request for an initial rating higher than 70 percent for PTSD, finding that his symptoms and impairment do not more nearly approximate total social impairment.

The Board has remanded the case due to a duty to assist error, specifically not obtaining a VA examination for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD. The Veteran's claim is now pending and will be reconsidered with the provision of such an examination.

The Board has remanded the cases for further development and consideration, including obtaining outstanding VA treatment records. The appellant's TDIU claim is also considered.

The Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD, has been granted an initial 70 percent rating.

The Veteran's claim for an earlier effective date for a 70% rating for PTSD is denied. The earliest possible effective date is May 28, 2020.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient medical opinions regarding the Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorders, including PTSD. The AOJ will obtain an addendum opinion from a VA clinician to address all relevant lay and medical evidence of record.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for PTSD was granted due to the submission of new and relevant evidence, including a mental health evaluation report that supports his assertion of in-service combat exposure.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including PTSD, hearing loss, knee replacement, tinnitus, and hypertension, have precluded him from securing and maintaining a substantially gainful occupation.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including bilateral knee disabilities and diabetes mellitus with peripheral neuropathy, have rendered him in need of regular aid and attendance due to his physical and mental incapacity.