PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) decisions — 2024

The Veteran's PTSD symptoms have resulted in total social and occupational impairment, warranting a maximum 100 percent rating.,For his left and right knee conditions, the Board has found insufficient evidence to determine their etiology and remanded for further examination.

The Board has determined that the Veteran does not have a current diagnosis of an acquired psychiatric disability, including PTSD. The evidence does not support a finding that any current condition is related to service.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection due to inadequate evidence at the time of the April 2020 rating decision. The claims will be reconsidered with additional information from the Veteran, verification of his claimed stressors, and a VA examination.

The Veteran's PTSD is rated at a 70 percent disability rating, effective October 11, 2022. The Board found that the Veteran's symptoms more nearly approximated deficiencies in most areas of work, school, family relations, judgment, thinking, or mood.

The Veteran's claims for an increased rating of PTSD and bipolar disorder, as well as TDIU, are remanded due to insufficient medical evidence from the relevant period.

The Veteran's bilateral ankle disability, including gastro-soleus equinus syndrome and bilateral pes planus (plantar fasciitis), is related to his active duty service.,The Veteran's bilateral knee disability was caused by his service-connected bilateral ankle disability. The low back disability is also linked to the service-connected bilateral ankle disability and bilateral feet disabilities.,PTSD is found to be related to the Veteran's active duty service, with a diagnosis of PTSD confirmed in private examination reports.,ED is determined to be secondary to PTSD, as diagnosed by a private examiner.,Obstructive sleep apnea is also found to be secondary to PTSD.

The Veteran's claims for service connection of right and left hip disabilities, back disability, and PTSD have been denied. The VA has granted a separate 10% rating for the Veteran's right ankle disability and left ankle disability.

The Veteran's PTSD is rated at 70 percent since June 30, 2015. The TDIU claim from January 9, 2012, is granted.

The Board has remanded the case due to the possibility that the Veteran could be awarded service connection for PTSD, which would affect his TDIU rating. The issues of TDIU and PTSD are intertwined and will be addressed together.

The Veteran withdrew his appeals regarding an earlier effective date for PTSD, a higher rating for PTSD, and service connection for various disabilities. The Board dismissed these issues as the Veteran had withdrawn them.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings for PTSD and TDIU are remanded due to the need for additional development, including obtaining VA treatment records and a psychiatric examination.

The Veteran's claims for service connection and compensation under 38 U.S.C. section 1151 have been REMANDED due to the need for further development of evidence.

The Veteran's PTSD is rated at 50% prior to October 12, 2016, and 70% effective October 12, 2016. The Board also granted entitlement to TDIU effective January 1, 2020.

Your appeal for an increased rating for service-connected posttraumatic stress disorder has been dismissed because you withdrew the appeal.

The Board has remanded the cases of depression, PTSD, and to reopen service connection for an anxiety disorder due to insufficient evidence regarding their etiology.

The Veteran's PTSD is rated at 70 percent from March 1, 1982 and a TDIU is granted as of November 1, 2002.

The Veteran's claim for a total disability rating due to service-connected disabilities was denied as he has not been unable to secure or follow substantially gainful employment due to his service-connected conditions.

The Board has determined that there is insufficient evidence to establish service connection for PTSD and Obstructive Sleep Apnea. The Veteran's claims are being remanded for further development, including obtaining additional medical opinions.

The Veteran's claims for effective dates earlier than March 6, 2018, for the grants of service connection for left shoulder rotator cuff tendonitis (left shoulder disability), a lumbar strain, and PTSD have been denied.,The Veteran's claims for increased ratings for PTSD, left shoulder disabilities, and lumbar strain have been remanded due to inadequate VA examinations.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for PTSD, right knee disability, left knee disability, bilateral hearing loss, and a rating in excess of 20 percent for his right shoulder condition are being remanded due to the need for additional development.,Specifically, efforts should be made to verify the Veteran's claimed stressors related to PTSD, confirm the existence of service treatment records (STRs) regarding his right knee injury, and obtain updated medical opinions on these issues.