PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) Board decisions

The Board has dismissed the appeal of the character of discharge issue in the modernized appeals framework as it was already reviewed and remanded for development by the Board.

The Board has granted the Veteran's claim for service connection for PTSD, finding that new and relevant evidence supports a grant of this claim. The Veteran's diagnosed PTSD is found to be etiologically related to his in-service stressors.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to a scheduling error for a PTSD examination, and it is now up to the AOJ to schedule an appropriate examination.

The Veteran's service-connected PTSD and other psychiatric conditions have rendered him unable to secure or maintain substantially gainful employment, leading to a TDIU rating. He is also eligible for SMC at the housebound rate.

The Board has decided to remand the claims for service connection due to errors in duty to assist and incomplete evidence. The Veteran's claim for an acquired psychiatric disorder is based on a stressor event during INACDUTRA, but the exact dates of this service are unclear. For the knee/low leg disabilities, the VA opinions found no relationship to service.

The Veteran's bilateral hand tremors are granted as service-connected.,PTSD with TBI is granted an increased rating to 70 percent, the maximum available under current criteria.,Posttraumatic headaches are granted a 50 percent rating.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disability and sleep apnea are being remanded due to the need for additional medical examinations and opinions.

The Board has granted service connection for Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), Major Depressive Disorder (MDD), and Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD) based on the Veteran's in-service stressors as a flight paramedic and first responder. The evidence is at least in approximate balance that these conditions are related to his military service.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection for psychiatric disorder (including anxiety) and PTSD due to a pre-decisional error in failing to provide a VA examination. The other issues remain denied.

The Veteran's PTSD is currently rated at 70 percent, but the Board finds that it does not meet the criteria for a higher rating due to occupational and social impairment with reduced reliability and productivity.

The Veteran's claims for anxiety, depression, and Meniere's disease have been granted. The remaining issues of service connection for other conditions are remanded.

The Veteran's appeal for increased disability ratings for PTSD prior to and after June 22, 2023 was denied. The Board found that the evidence did not support a rating higher than 50% prior to June 22, 2023 and 70% from June 22, 2023.

The Veteran's appeals regarding higher ratings for PTSD and bilateral hearing loss, as well as earlier effective dates for Total Disability Rating Based on Individual Unemployability (TDIU) and Dependents' Educational Assistance (DEA), have been dismissed due to the untimely filing of his VA Form 10182. The Veteran's appeal is now re-docketed under the Hearing Docket.

The Veteran's appeal of the claims for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, insomnia, and PTSD was dismissed as there were no underlying VA decisions addressing these issues.

The Veteran's PTSD has resulted in occupational and social impairment with reduced reliability and productivity, warranting a 50 percent rating. The claim for a TDIU is also raised due to the Veteran's employment issues related to his PTSD.

The Veteran's claim for a 100% disability rating for PTSD was granted effective July 7, 2020. The earlier effective date of July 31, 2014 is also granted.

The Board has granted service connection for obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) as secondary to the Veteran's service-connected posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD). The decision is based on a positive nexus opinion provided by Dr. T.J.S., who cited medical literature linking PTSD and OSA.

Your appeal for a higher rating for PTSD has been dismissed because the issue was already pending and you have submitted an appeal for it under the legacy appeals system.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for PTSD is granted as the evidence supports a finding that he experienced an in-service stressor and has a current diagnosis of PTSD.

The Board is remanding the case for further adjudication, including consideration of whether there was clear and unmistakable error in a November 1978 administrative decision regarding dishonorable service. The earlier effective dates for PTSD, TBI, and diabetic peripheral neuropathy are also being considered.