PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) decisions — 2024

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for PTSD, neck condition, and right knee condition due to a lack of VA examinations addressing these conditions.

The Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD and depressive disorder, is now considered directly related to military service.

The Veteran's PTSD is rated at 70 percent, but the Board found that it does not meet the criteria for a higher rating due to insufficient occupational and social impairment.

The Veteran's PTSD is rated at 70 percent since January 20, 2021.,The Veteran has been granted a TDIU based solely on his PTSD since August 17, 2020.,Special monthly compensation (SMC) at the housebound rate was granted effective from August 17, 2020.

The Board has determined that new and relevant evidence has been submitted to readjudicate the claims of PTSD, headaches, and spine arthritis. The claims are being remanded for further development.

The Veteran's diagnosed PTSD is due to an in-service military sexual trauma, and the Board has granted service connection for this condition.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for PTSD was denied because the claimed in-service stressors could not be verified, and there is insufficient evidence to support a finding of a verified stressor.,Service connection for Bipolar Disorder was granted as it preexisted service and was aggravated by service. The Veteran's psychiatric symptoms were noted during his military service.

The Veteran's PTSD is currently rated at 70 percent, and the Board has determined that it does not warrant a higher rating due to occupational and social impairment with deficiencies in most areas.

The Veteran's claim for an evaluation in excess of 70 percent for PTSD was denied, and his TDIU due to service-connected disability was granted.

The Veteran's service-connected coronary artery disease and posttraumatic stress disorder have combined to render him unable to secure and maintain gainful employment for the entire appeal period.

The Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD and major depressive disorder, is granted as service connected. The claims for diabetes mellitus, type II; diabetic chronic kidney disease; diabetic neuropathy of the bilateral upper and lower extremities; and hypertension are remanded due to a duty-to-assist error.

The Veteran's PTSD is rated at 70 percent disabling, but the Board denied a higher rating. The TDIU claim was dismissed as moot due to concurrent grant of TDIU.

The Veteran's claims for service connection of various conditions, including tinnitus and an acquired psychiatric condition, fatigue, headaches, heart stent, and rashes on the feet, face, and arms are being remanded due to procedural errors in scheduling VA examinations.

The Board has determined that the decision denying eligibility for PCAFC is not clear and does not provide adequate reasons or bases. The Veteran's service-connected conditions, including PTSD, major depressive disorder with generalized anxiety disorder, sleep apnea, gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), tension headache, left shoulder labral tear, wrist tendinitis, fibromyalgia, lumbosacral strain, knee pain, plantar fasciitis, tinnitus, TMJ capsulitis, dry eye syndrome, allergic rhinitis, scars, and psoriasis are considered. The Board has ordered remand to clarify the reason for denial and provide proper notice.

The Veteran's appeal is remanded due to an error in notification regarding the right to a hearing. The initial evaluation for PTSD remains at 70 percent.

The Board has granted the Veteran's claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD and other specified trauma-related disorder. The evidence supports a finding that her current symptoms are related to in-service sexual assault.

The Veteran's PTSD with alcohol use disorder and major depressive disorder is currently rated at 70 percent, but the Board found that her symptoms did not more closely approximate the level of impairment required for a higher rating.

The Veteran's PTSD with alcohol use disorder is currently rated at 70 percent, and the Board has determined that a higher rating is not warranted based on his symptoms.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for an evaluation in excess of 70 percent for PTSD with sleep disorder and entitlement to a total disability rating based on individual unemployability (TDIU).

The Board has remanded the case due to a need for additional medical opinion regarding the date of onset of PTSD and reconsideration of the February 2005 rating decision.