PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) decisions — 2024

The Board has decided to remand the case due to the Veteran's failure to report for a VA examination, and additional development is needed.

The Board has dismissed the appeal for service connection for PTSD as there is no longer a claim in controversy due to the grant of service connection for generalized anxiety and depressive disorders effective June 28, 2014. The issues of service connection for fibromyalgia, vertigo, diabetes mellitus, peripheral neuropathy, and a skin condition are remanded.

The Veteran's PTSD with MDD and TBI resulted in significant impairment prior to July 23, 2020, warranting a 70% rating. From July 23, 2020 onwards, the current maximum schedular rating of 70% is granted.

The Veteran's PTSD is currently rated at 50 percent, but the Board has remanded the case for further development to determine if a higher rating is warranted.

The Board dismissed the Veteran's claim for an initial rating in excess of 70 percent for PTSD, finding that the appeal was moot as it had already been decided under another docket number.

The Board denied service connection for PTSD as the Veteran did not engage in combat and there was no credible evidence supporting his claimed stressors. The Veteran's symptoms were related to other conditions, but not directly to service.

The Veteran's right hip disability, acquired psychiatric disability (PTSD/Major Depressive Disorder), lumbar spine disability and left knee disability are all granted as service-connected due to aggravation during active duty.,The Veteran's left knee disability is remanded for further development.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for a left knee disability and an acquired psychiatric disorder (including PTSD and MDD) has been granted. The decision also remanded the claims for secondary service connection to his left ankle disability, right shoulder DJD, and service connection for a right shoulder disability including degenerative joint disease.

The Veteran's service-connected PTSD and right shoulder disability render him unable to obtain or maintain substantially gainful employment, leading to a TDIU grant.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for an earlier effective date for TDIU, finding that he did not meet the schedular requirements for a total disability rating based on individual unemployability prior to January 26, 2022.

The Veteran's tinnitus was granted service connection. The remaining claims for psychiatric, back, sciatica, headaches, fibromyalgia, chronic fatigue syndrome, respiratory disability, and hypertension are remanded.

The Board has granted service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, to include PTSD claimed as related to MST. The decision is based on the Veteran's credible lay statements and medical evidence linking her current symptoms to in-service sexual harassment.

The Board has reopened the Veteran's claim for service connection for any acquired psychiatric disorder, to include PTSD, as due to MST. The case is remanded for further development and readjudication.

The Board denied service connection for a psychiatric disability, claimed as PTSD, finding no credible evidence of the Veteran's in-service stressors and no link between any current psychiatric condition and his military service.

The Board denied a rating in excess of 50 percent for the Veteran's PTSD with dysthymic disorder, finding that his symptoms did not meet the criteria for a higher evaluation.

The Veteran's claims for higher ratings for PTSD and migraines, as well as service connection for low back, bilateral hip, and fibromyalgia disorders are being remanded due to the need for additional examinations.

The Board granted service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD, insomnia disorder, and persistent major depressive disorder.

The Board granted service connection for an acquired psychiatric condition, to include PTSD and depression, based on new and material evidence.

The Veteran's PTSD with Depressed Mood is currently rated at 70 percent, effective from December 28, 2022. The Board has granted a higher initial evaluation for this condition but has remanded the issues of service connection for various other conditions.

The Veteran's service-connected headaches did not preclude him from obtaining and maintaining substantially gainful employment, but his PTSD disability rating of 100% prevented a TDIU award. The Board remanded the case for further consideration.