PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) decisions — 2024

The Veteran's skin tissue salvage scar is not compensably rated, and his TDIU claim prior to August 8, 2023 is granted. His TDIU from August 8, 2023 is dismissed as moot due to the grant of SMC based on housebound criteria.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for a higher initial rating for PTSD and TDIU due to service-connected disabilities. The AOJ is instructed to send development letters to the correct address, obtain additional VA and private treatment records, and provide the Veteran with a notice letter and application for his TDIU claim.

The Veteran's claim of reopening a service connection for an acquired psychiatric disability is granted, and the case is remanded for additional development.

The Veteran's claim for a 100% disability rating for PTSD with MDD and OCD was denied, while the claim for TDIU due to service-connected PTSD with MDD and OCD alone from January 2023 was granted.

The Veteran's appeals for higher disability ratings and earlier effective dates have been dismissed as withdrawn. The claims of service connection for allergic rhinitis, sleep apnea, left shoulder arthralgia, right shoulder arthralgia, left knee arthritis, and right knee arthritis are remanded.

The Board has remanded the case due to incomplete verification of the Veteran's in-service stressor and a need for additional VA medical opinions regarding the nature and etiology of his acquired psychiatric disorders, including PTSD.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient medical opinions and incomplete verification of the Veteran's service in Iran. The Veteran is still seeking service connection for an acquired psychiatric disability, including PTSD.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for further development due to his failure to report for VA examinations. The issues include service connection and rating for bilateral hearing loss, PTSD, skin disability, respiratory disorder, blurred vision, and memory loss.

The Board has granted service connection for tinea pedis and an acquired psychiatric disorder (including depression, post-traumatic stress disorder, schizophrenia) based on the Veteran's credible testimony regarding the onset of symptoms during service and their continuity since.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for right shoulder disability, PTSD, major depressive disorder, and diabetes mellitus type 2 are denied. The Board has remanded the claims of PTSD, major depressive disorder, and diabetes mellitus type 2.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for sleep apnea is granted. The rating reduction of PTSD and the issue of a higher disability rating prior to September 27, 2019 are both remanded.

The Veteran's service-connected PTSD rated at 50% did not preclude him from obtaining and maintaining substantially gainful employment prior to December 20, 2021.

The Veteran's claims for earlier effective dates for service connection for PTSD due to military sexual trauma and bilateral foot conditions (plantar fasciitis, metatarsalgia, and hallux valgus) have been granted. The effective dates are March 10, 2015.

The Veteran's claim for PTSD has been reopened due to the submission of new evidence. The issue of service connection for left knee strain is dismissed as it was granted in a previous rating decision.,The Veteran's claim for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD, depression, anxiety, and alcohol use disorder, remains pending and requires further examination.

The Veteran's PTSD was granted a 70 percent rating, effective April 6, 2021. The right shoulder disability remained at a 20 percent rating.

The Veteran's claim for an earlier effective date for the grant of service connection for PTSD was denied as there were no prior claims or intent to file a claim regarding this condition.

The Veteran's appeal for an earlier effective date for PTSD has been granted, but the case is remanded to assign a rating and determine if a TDIU should be granted.

The Veteran's claims for migraines, bilateral hearing loss, sleep apnea, and vitamin deficiency have been dismissed as the Veteran withdrew his appeals.,The Veteran's claim for an acquired psychiatric condition (to include PTSD) has been granted. The Board found that there is at least approximate balance of evidence to support a link between the Veteran's current psychiatric disabilities and his in-service stressors.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for further development due to inconsistencies in previous VA opinions and the need for additional medical examination. The Veteran is seeking service connection for PTSD and other acquired psychiatric disorders, including major depressive disorder and dysthymic disorder.

The Veteran's appeal is remanded for further development regarding her service-connected myofascial pain syndrome and a neurological disorder (headaches).