PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) decisions — 2024

The Veteran's PTSD is rated at 70 percent, effective as of the date of this decision. The Board also granted TDIU.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including posttraumatic stress disorder, bilateral hearing loss, residuals of left little toe fracture, tinnitus, and bilateral foot metatarsalgia with right foot degenerative arthritis, did not preclude him from obtaining and maintaining substantially gainful employment prior to March 30, 2017.

The Board denied the appellant's claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD and MDD, due to MST. The evidence did not support a finding of in-service stressors or a link between current symptoms and any such events.

The Veteran's PTSD with unspecified neurocognitive disorder and unspecified sleep-wake disorder is granted a 100 percent rating. The Veteran's left maxillary sinusitis is granted a 30 percent rating, but not higher. The Veteran's right foot pes planus is granted an initial 10 percent rating prior to February 17, 2015, and denied for any rating in excess of 20 percent beginning February 17, 2015.

The Veteran's PTSD has been granted a 70 percent disability rating, effective from the date of this decision. The Board also found that he is entitled to TDIU based on his service-connected PTSD.

The Board has remanded the claim for nonservice-connected pension (NSP) for the period from October 31, 2012, to January 21, 2013 due to insufficient development following prior remands. The Veteran's income and countable income during this period need to be documented.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for PTSD, finding that there is no credible evidence of an in-service stressor and thus no causal link between his current PTSD symptoms and his military service.

The Veteran's appeals have been dismissed as he has withdrawn his appeal for all issues.

The Veteran's appeals for earlier effective dates and service connection claims have been remanded due to insufficient development of medical records and exposure history.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings for PTSD and bilateral flat feet were denied, with the effective date set at May 24, 2017.

The Board has remanded the case due to inadequate opinions regarding service connection for OSA secondary to PTSD and inservice onset of OSA. A TERA examination is also required.

The Board has reopened the Veteran's claim for service connection of PTSD and denied a rating in excess of 10 percent for left knee degenerative joint disease with chronic effusion. The case is remanded for further action on the PTSD issue.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to incomplete records and the need for a new examination. The Veteran's claims of service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD, as well as her initial rating for anxiety disorder, are being reviewed.

The Veteran's appeal for a higher rating for PTSD and TDIU is being remanded due to the need for additional evidence, including VA and private treatment records, as well as an updated examination.

The Veteran's service-connected PTSD does not meet the criteria for special monthly compensation based on need for regular aid and attendance or housebound status.

The Veteran's claims for earlier effective dates for service connection have been denied as the earliest date of receipt of claim is March 31, 2017.,No new or material evidence was submitted within one year of the Intent to File on March 31, 2017.

The Veteran's service-connected PTSD rendered him unable to secure or follow substantially gainful employment as of August 31, 2010. The Board granted an effective date for individual unemployability (TDIU) on this basis.

PTSD service connection is dismissed.,Right and left knee disabilities are characterized by pain and limited range of motion in flexion and extension. The Veteran's right knee disability warrants a rating of 20 percent, but no higher, from December 10, 2020. Left knee disability also warrants a rating of 20 percent, but no higher, from the same date.,Cervical strain is characterized by pain and limitation of motion. The Veteran's cervical strain warrants a rating of 30 percent, but no higher, since December 10, 2020.,Lumbosacral strain is characterized by forward flexion limited to fewer than 30 degrees from the date specified. From that date, it warrants a rating of 40 percent, but no higher.,Left and right lower extremity radiculopathy are secondary to lumbosacral strain.

The Veteran's PTSD is rated at 50 percent, but not higher, due to occupational and social impairment with reduced reliability and productivity.

The Veteran's entitlement to SMC at the housebound rate arose no earlier than receipt of her August 22, 2013, supplemental claim. The Board found that she met the criteria for the award of SMC at the housebound rate on the date of receipt of her August 22, 2013, supplemental claim.