PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) Board decisions

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD, anxiety, and depression, finding that there was no evidence to support a link between his current condition and his military service.

The Veteran's PTSD has been rated at 70 percent since June 2014. The Board has remanded the issue of a rating in excess of 70 percent for PTSD due to the need for a new VA examination.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient information provided by the Veteran regarding his in-service stressor. The AOJ is instructed to attempt to verify the reported stressor and provide additional development as directed.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient evidence regarding an earlier effective date for the grant of service connection for PTSD. Additional development is needed, including searching morning reports from January and February 1968.

The Veteran's PTSD has been rated at 50 percent since May 26, 2009. The Board granted a 100 percent rating for PTSD and remanded the issue of TDIU.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for PTSD, hypertension, and substance abuse disorder have been denied.,VA found that the Veteran did not meet the criteria for these conditions based on the evidence of record.

The Veteran's PTSD and major depressive disorder resulted in social and occupational impairment with at least occasional decrease in work efficiency and intermittent periods of inability to perform occupational tasks from June 1, 2016, to December 20, 2019.,The Veteran's right knee injury and Osgood-Schlatter disease and status post meniscus tear resulted in painful limited motion of the right knee from June 1, 2016, to November 14, 2016.

The Veteran's claims for service connection have been reopened, and his back disorder is found to be related to his active service. Service connection has also been granted for left lower extremity sciatica secondary to the back disorder.

The Board has decided to remand the Veteran's claim of service connection for combat neurosis due to insufficient medical evidence and a need for further development.

The Board has remanded the case due to a lack of a VA medical opinion addressing the Veteran's theory of causation or aggravation, and for obtaining such an opinion.

The Veteran's PTSD is rated at 70 percent from July 12, 2017. The rating for bilateral hearing loss remains at 30 percent since June 8, 2016. Effective July 12, 2017, TDIU and DEA benefits are granted.

The Board has granted an earlier effective date of July 18, 2012 for the grant of service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder (PTSD with MDD).

The Veteran's appeal for increased disability ratings for PTSD with bipolar disorder prior to July 16, 2021, and after that date was dismissed as she withdrew her appeal.

The Board has denied the Veteran's request for an earlier effective date for PTSD and has remanded his claims of increased rating and TDIU.

The Veteran is currently receiving the maximum schedular disability rating of 100 percent for PTSD, and therefore no higher rating can be granted as a matter of law.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for PTSD is granted as his symptoms are linked to an in-service stressor and supported by medical evidence.

The Veteran's claim for an earlier effective date for service connection of acquired psychiatric disorders (PTSD and bipolar disorder) prior to September 18, 2007 is denied. The Board also granted a higher initial disability rating for the acquired psychiatric disorder from September 18, 2007 through January 19, 2011.

The Veteran's service-connected PTSD is granted with an effective date of August 12, 2020.,A rating higher than 70 percent for PTSD is denied.

The Board has granted the Veteran's claim for service connection for PTSD with Adjustment Disorder and Anxiety (also claimed as depression), finding that her current diagnoses are related to her in-service domestic violence.

The Board has decided that the Veteran does not meet eligibility criteria for PCAFC benefits due to a lack of personal care services. The decision is being remanded to correct this error and provide proper notice under applicable regulations.