PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) decisions — 2024

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD and depression, finding no current diagnosis of such conditions.

The Board has remanded the cases for further action due to potential issues with the Veteran's death status.

The Veteran's PTSD was rated at 70 percent from May 23, 2011 to April 12, 2017. The claim for a higher rating is denied.

The Veteran's PTSD is granted a 50 percent rating from September 16, 2011 to September 26, 2019.

The Veteran's claims for PTSD, right wrist carpal tunnel syndrome, and left wrist carpal tunnel syndrome are being remanded due to the need for additional medical opinions regarding their etiology.

The Veteran's claim for service connection of PTSD is reopened, and his claim for an increased rating for left knee meniscal tear is remanded. The Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorders are currently considered but the effective date for service connection remains unresolved.

The Veteran's claim for a total disability rating for PTSD was denied as her symptoms did not meet the criteria for a 100% rating.,Service connection for headaches was denied due to lack of evidence linking the condition to military service.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection due to insufficient evidence regarding the etiology of his psychiatric and varicose vein disabilities, as well as the need to develop information about any claimed stressors. The Veteran is also being asked to provide more details on his reported stressors.

The Veteran's claim for service connection has been reopened due to new and material evidence. The claims for back disability, acquired psychiatric disorder, and lung condition are remanded for further development.

The Veteran's service-connected PTSD, along with other disabilities, prevents him from securing or following a substantially gainful employment. The Board granted the TDIU claim based on his service-connected disabilities.

The Veteran's claim for an initial rating in excess of 70 percent for PTSD disability is being remanded due to the need for updated medical records and a VA psychiatric examination.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to insufficient medical opinions regarding the relationship between the Veteran's diagnosed psychiatric conditions and his military service. The case will be reviewed with a new VA examiner who must provide an opinion on whether any of these diagnoses are related to service.

The Board has granted the Veteran's petitions to reopen her claims for service connection for right knee disability, PTSD, sleep apnea, and GERD. The claims are now considered de novo.

The Veteran's PTSD is currently rated at 50 percent, but the Board has granted a rating of 70 percent effective December 4, 2015.

The Board has remanded the cases for further development and clarification regarding service connection for thoracic syrinx and evaluation of PTSD.

The Board has granted service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD, depression, anxiety, and sleep and mood disorders. The positive and negative evidence is in approximate balance that his currently diagnosed PTSD was caused by his reported in-service stressor.

The Veteran's PTSD with recurrent major depressive disorder is rated at 30 percent prior to July 21, 2017 and denied for a higher rating. The TDIU claim was also denied.

The Board has remanded the cases due to new evidence being added to the record. The Veteran's claims for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, sinusitis, vision loss, and headaches are now subject to further review by the RO.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for PTSD has been reopened, but the evidence is not sufficient to grant the claim as his reported stressor of service in the Republic of Vietnam is not credible. The Board remands the case due to outstanding VA and private treatment records.

The Veteran's claim for an earlier effective date for the grant of service connection for PTSD is denied. The case is remanded for consideration of a higher initial disability rating for PTSD.