PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) decisions — 2024

The Veteran's appeal for a higher disability rating for PTSD is remanded due to inadequate medical opinion and the need for additional development.

The Board has determined that the October 2023 VA examination is inadequate and requires a new examination to determine the current severity of the Veteran's PTSD. The Veteran's claim for a rating in excess of 50 percent for PTSD from September 20, 2023, is being remanded.

The Veteran's claim for an increased rating for PTSD was denied. The Board found that the evidence did not support a higher rating, as his symptoms were consistent with a 70% disability rating.

The Veteran's PTSD with major depressive disorder is rated at 70 percent since September 22, 2011. The claim for an initial rating in excess of 70 percent for PTSD is remanded.,Service connection for colitis is also remanded.

The Board has remanded the claim for a total disability rating based on individual unemployability (TDIU) due to the Veteran's service-connected disabilities, as there is a reasonable possibility that he may be unemployable by reason of his service-connected conditions. The TDIU issue will now be referred to VA's Director of Compensation Service for extraschedular consideration.

The Board denied service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder including bipolar disorder, PTSD, and insomnia disorder as there is no evidence of a link to the Veteran's active service.

The Veteran's claims for higher ratings for PTSD and asthma, as well as service connection for PTSD, were denied. The effective dates for the grants of service connection for PTSD and asthma were not earlier than November 2, 2017, and May 7, 2018 respectively.

The Veteran's appeal to reopen his PTSD claim was dismissed because he did not file a VA Form 9 within the required time frame.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient evidence and procedural issues, including obtaining missing service records and in-service stressor information. The Veteran's claim for an acquired psychiatric disorder is being reviewed again.

The Board has remanded the issue of service connection for obstructive sleep apnea, finding that a new medical opinion is needed to determine whether the Veteran's obesity or his other service-connected conditions caused him to become obese and aggravated his obesity.

The Board has granted the Veteran's claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disability, to include PTSD. The evidence shows that the Veteran's current symptoms are related to his in-service stressors and military service.

The Board has remanded the cases for additional development, including scheduling an examination to assess the Veteran's PTSD and TBI. The effective date issue is also deferred pending receipt of additional evidence.

The Board has denied service connection for a right shoulder condition, left shoulder condition, and an acquired psychiatric disorder (not including PTSD). The case is remanded for further development regarding the acquired psychiatric disorder.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for a psychiatric disability, specifically PTSD, finding that there is no evidence to support a link between his current diagnosis and active service.

The appeals for a higher disability rating for PTSD and entitlement to TDIU have been dismissed.,The appeal for an earlier effective date for tinnitus has also been dismissed.

The Veteran's claims for earlier effective dates and increased ratings were denied, while his service connection claims were granted. The Veteran was awarded a TDIU.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder other than PTSD, finding that there was no evidence of such a condition during active duty and insufficient information to verify any in-service stressor. The Board also found no indication that the acquired psychiatric disorders were incurred in the line of duty during periods of Active Duty Training (ACDUTRA).

The Board has granted service connection for bilateral hearing loss but denied service connection for PTSD. Bilateral hearing loss is considered a disability due to in-service noise exposure, while the VA examiners found no current diagnosis of PTSD.

The Veteran's PTSD was rated at 50 percent prior to August 7, 2020 and denied a higher rating. From March 23, 2020, the Veteran received a 70 percent rating for his PTSD.

The Veteran's PTSD claim has been granted with a rating of 70 percent. The left hand and index finger disability claim is remanded for further development.