PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) decisions — 2024

The Veteran's claim for service connection for PTSD is denied because she does not meet the diagnostic criteria for PTSD and her symptoms are better characterized as persistent depressive disorder.

The Board has granted service connection for OSA as secondary to PTSD on an aggravation basis, finding that the Veteran's PTSD aggravated his diagnosed OSA.

The Veteran's claim for an earlier effective date of June 6, 2023, for a 70 percent evaluation for PTSD is denied as it is not factually ascertainable that the disability increased to warrant such rating prior to that date.

The Veteran's claim for an earlier effective date for a TDIU rating is denied as there was no pending unadjudicated claim at the time of his May 2019 increased rating claim for PTSD.

The Veteran's mental health disability, specifically PTSD and bipolar disorder with alcohol use disorder and amphetamine use disorder, was granted a higher rating of 100 percent effective February 26, 2021. The Board found that the increase in severity occurred within one year prior to this date.

The Veteran's claim for an increased evaluation of PTSD is remanded, and the effective date for TDIU and DEA benefits is granted.,PTSD symptoms do not more closely approximate total occupational and social impairment.

The Board has granted service connection for PTSD but denied service connection for a respiratory disability to include recurrent bronchitis.

The Board has granted an effective date of December 10, 2019 for the grant of service connection for PTSD. The Veteran's claim was received within one year of her intent to file a claim in December 2019.

The Board has granted an effective date of July 19, 2013 for the grant of service connection for PTSD with persistent depressive disorder. The Veteran's claim was originally filed on that date and he did not receive notice of a prior denial in February 2015.

The Board has decided to remand the Veteran's claims for service connection for PTSD and unspecified psychotic disorder due to a duty to assist error. The Veteran was not provided with an adequate VA examination or medical opinion regarding his psychiatric disorders, which are necessary to make a determination on these claims.

The Veteran's PTSD with MDD was granted an effective date of October 20, 2021, for a 70% disability rating.

The Veteran's PTSD is rated at 70 percent effective December 28, 2021. A TDIU is granted effective the same date due to his service-connected PTSD.

The Board has granted service connection for OSA as secondary to PTSD, finding that the Veteran's OSA is at least as likely as not caused by or aggravated by his service-connected PTSD.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities have resulted in physical impairment requiring regular aid and attendance, which is granted for special monthly compensation (SMC) based on aid and attendance.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for bilateral hearing loss and an increased rating for PTSD. The evidence did not support a finding of current disability for bilateral hearing loss, and the Veteran's PTSD symptoms were found to be less severe than those required for a 70% disability rating.,PTSD was rated at 50%, with no evidence showing occupational and social impairment with deficiencies in most areas.

The Veteran's PTSD is rated at a 70 percent rating, effective March 3, 2021.,An initial 50 percent rating for migraines is granted, effective March 3, 2021.,Service connection for OSA and right knee disability are both granted. The right knee service connection decision was remanded.,The appeal of a duty to assist error during higher-level review (HLR) for the right knee disability is dismissed.,An earlier effective date than March 3, 2021, for the grant of service connection for migraines is denied.

The Veteran's claim for an increased rating for posttraumatic stress disorder was denied, and the Board granted a total disability rating based on individual unemployability due to service-connected disabilities.

The Veteran's PTSD has been rated at 100% since August 15, 2011. The effective date for the grant of service connection for PTSD is also set to August 15, 2011.

The Veteran's appeal for a higher rating for PTSD, with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder and sleep disturbances, prior to May 7, 2024, is denied. The Board also found that the Veteran's erectile dysfunction claim requires additional development.,The VA has not yet provided an examination or opinion regarding the Veteran's service connection claim for erectile dysfunction.

The Veteran's asthma and tinnitus were not granted service connection due to lack of evidence showing they began during or immediately after his military service.,Service connection for PTSD was denied as there is no credible evidence linking the disability to service. The Veteran did not provide any medical records supporting this claim.