PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) decisions — 2024

The Veteran's left and right foot disabilities, including plantar fasciitis and subtalar joint subluxation, are granted as service-connected.,The Veteran's acquired psychiatric disability, including anxiety disorder and PTSD, is granted as service-connected.,Service connection for bilateral lower extremity neuropathy is remanded.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder and PTSD, finding that there is no evidence to support a nexus between these conditions and his military service.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD, major depressive disorder, and secondary alcohol use disorder, has been reopened. The Board found new and material evidence to support the claim and granted service connection.

The Veteran requested to withdraw his appeal regarding service connection for peripheral neuropathy of the bilateral lower extremities (BLE) and (BUE). The claim for left ear hearing loss was denied due to lack of new and material evidence.,New and material evidence has been presented to reopen claims for psychiatric disability, including PTSD and depression; asthma. These claims are granted.

The Board has granted service connection for PTSD, finding that the Veteran's current diagnosis is related to his in-service stressors and that there is no evidence of pre-existing conditions or other factors that would disqualify him from receiving this benefit.

The Veteran's PTSD is granted with a rating of 70 percent effective January 8, 2018. The appeal for higher ratings and earlier effective dates are denied.

The Veteran's service-connected PTSD and other conditions have rendered her in need of regular aid and attendance, with the Board finding that this is due to her disabilities rather than solely to her PTSD.

The Board has dismissed the appeals regarding entitlement to a rating in excess of 70 percent for PTSD, service connection for left knee disorder, right knee disorder, left ankle disorder, and right ankle degenerative arthritis.

The Board has remanded the case due to a lack of complete mental health treatment records, and the Veteran's claim for an evaluation in excess of 70 percent for PTSD remains pending.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for PTSD is granted as the VA contracted psychologist confirmed the claimed stressor of fear of hostile military or terrorist activity is adequate to support a diagnosis of PTSD and the Veteran's symptoms are related to the claimed stressor.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for an initial rating in excess of 50 percent for PTSD and a TDIU due to PTSD. The Veteran is required to provide updated VA treatment records, complete VA Form 21-8940, and undergo a VA examination.

The Board has remanded several issues for further development, including service connection claims for various conditions. The Veteran's claim for a rating in excess of 10 percent for his left wrist ganglion cyst is denied as he is already receiving the maximum schedular rating.

The Veteran's claim for an initial disability rating in excess of 30 percent for PTSD with adjustment disorder, depressed mood, and anxiety is being remanded due to the failure to provide a VA examination as requested.

The Veteran's claim for an earlier effective date for service connection for PTSD and gambling disorder is denied because no formal or informal claim was received prior to October 31, 2017.

The Veteran's initial 10 percent rating for left foot hallux valgus is granted. The Board also finds that the Veteran has a current service-connected disability, but remands his claims for additional examinations to determine the severity of his left knee and cervical spine disabilities as well as his PTSD.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for PTSD, a fractured left forearm, and a right clavicle are remanded due to insufficient medical opinions regarding the relationship between his claimed conditions and service.

The Veteran's PTSD is granted at a 70% rating prior to July 23, 2021. The claim for a 100% rating for PTSD is denied. Issues of service connection for bilateral flat feet and lipomas are remanded. Tension headaches and TDIU claims are also remanded.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims of service connection for pes planus, diabetes mellitus type II, post-traumatic stress disorder, and obstructive sleep apnea due to new evidence received after the January 2020 SOC.

The Veteran seeks an earlier effective date for service connection of PTSD, but the Board finds no evidence of a prior claim or intent to file before July 6, 2018.,The Veteran's PTSD disability is rated at 30 percent from July 6, 2018 to July 24, 2020 and 50 percent thereafter. A remand is required for a VA examination to determine the current severity of his PTSD with TBI.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's PTSD symptoms more nearly approximate the initial 50 percent rating, and his bilateral hearing loss does not meet the criteria for a higher rating. The appeal is remanded for further review.