PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) decisions — 2024

The Board has granted service connection for tinnitus and remanded the issues of service connection for an acquired psychiatric condition (including PTSD and depression) and bilateral hearing loss.

The Veteran's PTSD with major depressive disorder was rated at 50 percent from July 1, 2010, through September 1, 2011. The rating is denied as the evidence did not show an inability to establish and maintain effective relationships or total occupational and social impairment.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorders, including PTSD and other trauma and stress related disorder, are at least as likely as not caused by his military service. As such, service connection is granted.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient verification of in-service stressors and for a new psychiatric examination to determine if the Veteran meets the criteria for PTSD.

The Board has remanded several claims, including those related to depressive disorder, left lower extremity neuropathy, PTSD, a left leg scar, a head scar, and anxiety disorder. The remand is due to the loss of hearing transcripts and failure to provide notice regarding SSA records.

The Veteran's claims for service connection are being remanded due to the need for additional development and consideration of her medical records.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's current diagnosis of PTSD is related to military sexual trauma during service and grants service connection for PTSD.

The Veteran's claim for a permanent and total rating for service-connected PTSD has been dismissed as the benefit sought on appeal (a full grant of benefits) has already been granted.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's appeal for additional development and consideration of his claims, including obtaining relevant treatment records and providing an addendum opinion to supplement a previous DBQ.

The Veteran's tinnitus has been granted service connection and is rated at the minimum level (10%).,An initial rating of 30% for PTSD with other specified anxiety disorder has been granted, subject to criteria governing the payment of monetary benefits.

The Veteran's appeals for initial compensable disability ratings and service connection have been dismissed.,The reduction in the rating for facial scars was improper, and a noncompensable rating has been restored.

The Board has remanded the case for an additional VA examination to determine if the Veteran's PTSD and stroke render him so helpless as to require aid and attendance, excluding any impact from his nonservice-connected stroke residuals.

The Veteran's PTSD with MDD and TBI prior to January 8, 2021 did not result in total occupational and social impairment. The rating for the mental disorder was increased to 100% effective from January 8, 2021.

The Veteran's PTSD, back disability, right knee disability, left knee disability, and TBI have been granted service connection. The Veteran is also awarded an increased rating of 70% for his PTSD.

The petition to reopen the claims of service connection for acquired psychiatric disorders is granted. The appeal is allowed to that extent only, and the issues are remanded.

The Veteran's PTSD with alcohol use disorder and migraine headaches are rated at the maximum available, but his lumbar strain is not. The Board has remanded these issues for further development.

The Board has denied service connection for sleep apnea and remanded the issues of rating PTSD. The Veteran's sleep apnea was not shown in service or for many years thereafter, and there is no probative evidence that it is related to his service or a service-connected disability.

The Board has remanded the case due to an inadequate VA examination regarding the relationship between the Veteran's service-connected PTSD and her obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). The examiner was asked to determine if the PTSD caused obesity, which is a substantial factor in causing or aggravating OSA.

The Board has granted service connection for the Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD and bipolar type II, finding that the in-service stressors are corroborated by evidence and meeting all elements of service connection.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for peripheral neuropathy and an acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD. The issues are being remanded to develop additional theories of entitlement related to exposure to chemicals or toxins during his military service.