PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) decisions — 2024

The Veteran's PTSD is currently rated at 30 percent, and the Board has determined that a higher rating is not warranted based on his symptoms.

The Board has granted service connection for PTSD, finding that the Veteran's fear of hostile military activity during his service aboard USS Ranger is sufficient to establish a diagnosis and link to service.

The Veteran's service-connected PTSD with depression is currently rated at 50 percent, and the Board has determined that a higher rating is not warranted. The Veteran was granted service connection for other conditions such as Chiari malfunction with cervical syrinx, degenerative arthritis of the cervical spine, obstructive sleep apnea, right wrist disability (carpal tunnel syndrome), left wrist disability (carpal tunnel syndrome), and bilateral shoulder impingement syndrome and AC joint DJD. The Veteran's respiratory disorder remains at 30 percent.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient evidence regarding the nature and etiology of the Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorder, specifically whether it is related to service or secondary to his service-connected tinnitus.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD and anxiety/depression, has been denied as he does not have a current diagnosis of such conditions.,The Veteran's prostate cancer with residuals voiding dysfunction and scar is currently rated at 60 percent.

The Veteran's PTSD is granted a 70 percent rating effective April 28, 2017. An earlier effective date for service connection of PTSD is denied.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for a rating in excess of 30 percent prior to July 2, 2018 and a TDIU from September 19, 2016 to July 2, 2018 due to VA not obtaining all relevant treatment records. The mental health treatment records are necessary to determine the Veteran's PTSD disability rating.

The Veteran's claims for increased disability ratings and TDIU are being remanded due to the need for updated VA treatment records, a new VA examination for his service-connected disabilities, and consideration of all evidence added since the last adjudication.

The Veteran's PTSD is granted as service connected, with the Board finding that his in-service stressors are related to his current condition.

The Veteran's PTSD was rated at 50 percent prior to August 1, 2012 and a rating of 70 percent from August 1, 2012 to April 14, 2013. The appeal is denied for higher ratings.

The Board dismissed the appeals of service connection for TBI, entitlement to an increased rating for PTSD, and earlier effective date for PTSD as the Veteran withdrew his appeal.

The Veteran's claim of service connection for PTSD was dismissed because the Veteran did not file a notice of disagreement with the November 2023 rating decision. The Board also remanded the issue of a higher rating for her back condition.

The Veteran's PTSD symptoms result in total occupational and social impairment, warranting a 100 percent disability rating.

The Veteran's appeal was denied as the evidence did not meet the criteria for a disability rating in excess of 70 percent for PTSD, and service connection for bilateral hearing loss was also denied.

The Board has remanded the case due to non-compliance with previous instructions and a need for another VA examination.

The Board has remanded the case for further development due to lack of response from the Veteran and need for clarification on in-service incidents related to his acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD.

The Board has remanded the case due to a failure to obtain Social Security Administration (SSA) records that may be relevant to the Veteran's PTSD claim.

The Veteran's claim for TDIU is being remanded due to incomplete information and the need for updated vocational treatment/counseling records. The Board also notes that his service-connected PTSD and TBI render him unable to secure or follow substantially gainful employment.

The Veteran is eligible for special monthly compensation (SMC) under the statutory housebound criteria from September 20, 2010 due to his service-connected coronary artery disease and other disabilities independently rated at 60 percent or more.

The Veteran withdrew his appeals for service connection of a left shoulder condition, pseudofolliculitis barbae, and PTSD. As a result, the Board dismissed these claims.