PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) Board decisions

The Veteran's PTSD has been rated at 70 percent since December 8, 2017. The Board found that the evidence did not support a higher rating due to difficulties working and getting along with others, but not total social impairment.

The Veteran's service-connected PTSD has rendered him unable to secure and follow a substantially gainful occupation, warranting a TDIU.

The Veteran's claims for PTSD, a sinus condition, and high blood pressure have been dismissed due to untimely filing of the Notice of Disagreement.,The Veteran's claim for service connection for headaches has been denied as there is no current diagnosis of a headache condition.

The Board has granted service connection for PTSD, finding that the Veteran's current symptoms are related to her in-service military sexual trauma.

The Veteran's service-connected PTSD and alcohol use disorder are currently rated at 50 percent, but the severity of his symptoms does not meet the criteria for a higher rating.

The Veteran's appeal has been dismissed as she withdrew her request to continue the appeal regarding a higher rating for her psychiatric disorder.

The Veteran's PTSD is currently rated at 70 percent, but the Board denied an increased rating and TDIU due to insufficient evidence of total occupational and social impairment.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities do not result in the physical loss or permanent loss of use of his hands or feet, nor does he have a severe burn injury. Therefore, he is ineligible for financial assistance for an automobile and adaptive equipment.

The Board has granted service connection for GERD, finding that it is either directly related to the Veteran's exposure to toxins in Southwest Asia or secondary to his service-connected PTSD with depressive disorder.

The Veteran's service-connected PTSD, left knee osteoarthritis, and hypertension do not render him in need of the regular aid and attendance of another person as a result of his service connected disabilities. Therefore, SMC based on the need for aid and attendance is denied.

The Veteran's appeal for an increased rating in excess of 70 percent for PTSD, alcohol use disorder and unspecified depressive disorder was denied. The Board found that the symptoms did not more closely approximate those associated with a 100 percent rating.

The Veteran's PTSD began during active service and the Board has granted service connection for this condition.

The Veteran's service-connected PTSD does not render him in need of regular aid and attendance due to the inability to dress, undress himself, or keep himself clean as required by VA regulations.

The Veteran's major depressive disorder with anxious distress is granted as service-connected. The claims for right and left shoulder disabilities are remanded due to insufficient evidence.

The Board denied the appellant's request for attorney fees based on past-due benefits awarded in May 2024, as the April 2024 VA Form 21-8940 was a new claim for an increased rating of PTSD.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection and TDIU due to incomplete STRs, including mental health treatment records. The Veteran's complete STRs must be obtained.

The Board denied a revision of the November 2003 rating decision that assigned a 30 percent evaluation for PTSD based on CUE, finding no evidence of clear and unmistakable error.

The Board has decided to remand the Veteran's claims for PTSD and chronic lung condition due to asbestosis exposure, finding that the VA examiner's opinions were inadequate.

The Veteran's appeals for effective dates prior to January 4, 2020 were dismissed. The claim for a 100% rating for posttraumatic stress disorder was granted in February 2025 and represents a full grant of benefits sought. The claim for a 30% rating for irritable bowel syndrome was granted from January 4, 2020, but the effective date is denied as it does not meet the criteria.

The Veteran seeks service connection for frostbite residuals of the bilateral hands, which she attributes to active service. The Board finds that remand is necessary due to a pre-decisional duty to assist error.