PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) Board decisions

The Board has granted an earlier effective date of September 9, 2019 for the grant of a 70% evaluation for PTSD. The Veteran's claim was continuously pursued since March 26, 2018.

The Veteran's service connection claims for left ear hearing loss, head trauma, headaches, and PTSD have been granted. The Board found that the Veteran had in-service noise exposure and IED blast exposures, which supported a positive nexus between his current diagnoses and service.,Service connection was denied for right ear hearing loss as there is no evidence of a current disability.

The Veteran's initial rating for PTSD (claimed as anxiety/depression) was denied, with the Board finding that his symptoms more nearly approximated a 70 percent disability rating.

The Veteran was granted a TDIU effective February 25, 2025. Additionally, the Board found that he met the criteria for SMC at the housebound rate from this date.,The decision also noted that the Veteran's unemployability could be based on either his PTSD or CAD alone, given their combined disability rating of 60%.

The Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorder is currently rated at 70 percent, but the Board finds that it does not meet the criteria for a higher rating due to symptoms consistent with the current 70 percent evaluation. The lumbosacral strain is currently rated at 20 percent and the Board has determined this to be appropriate based on the evidence of record.

The Veteran's PTSD disability has resulted in occupational and social impairment with deficiencies in most areas but has not caused total occupational impairment and total social impairment. The Board granted a 70 percent rating for PTSD.

The Board has granted service connection for a cervical spine condition, left upper extremity radiculopathy, and right upper extremity radiculopathy. The Veteran's PTSD is rated at 50 percent, which is the maximum rating available under the applicable VA rating criteria.

The Veteran's mental health disorders, including PTSD, unspecified depressive disorder, unspecified anxiety disorder, and alcohol use disorder, are now service-connected. The TDIU claim is also granted.

The Veteran's PTSD is currently rated at 70 percent, the maximum schedular rating. The Board found that his symptoms have not resulted in total occupational and social impairment.

The Board has granted service connection for Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) due to the Veteran's active-duty service, finding that his PTSD is at least as likely as not related to his service.

The Veteran's claim for an earlier effective date of February 13, 2019 for the grant of a 70 percent disability rating for his service-connected PTSD is granted. The earliest evidence of worsening was in February 2019 VA treatment records.

The Board has decided that the Veteran's eligibility for PCAFC is remanded due to missing notification letters and an inadequate CEAT evaluation. The case will be returned to the AOJ with new medical opinions and proper notice.

The Veteran's appeal for service connection for PTSD has been withdrawn, resulting in the dismissal of the case.

The Board has remanded the claims of service connection for obstructive sleep apnea, GERD, erectile dysfunction, and a right knee disability due to lack of compliance with claims processing rules. The Veteran's claims for service connection for PTSD and a right lower extremity nerve disability are denied as there is no current diagnosis of these conditions.

The Veteran's claim for a TDIU was denied as the evidence did not show he was unable to secure and follow substantially gainful employment due to his service-connected PTSD prior to June 12, 2024.

The Board denied service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder (claimed as a 'social adjustment disorder') including PTSD, finding that the Veteran did not meet DSM-5 criteria for PTSD or any other psychiatric disorder.

The Veteran's PTSD, combined with his other service-connected disabilities (sleep apnea and back disability), meets the criteria for special monthly compensation at the housebound rate effective December 15, 2020.

Service connection for a cervical spine disability, diagnosed as degenerative arthritis is granted. An initial rating in excess of 10 percent for service-connected left hip strain, limitation of extension is denied. Entitlement to psychiatric disorder (borderline personality disorder, including PTSD, generalized anxiety disorder, and major depressive disorder) is remanded.

The Veteran's service-connected PTSD with TBI has been granted a 100 percent rating, subject to the laws and regulations governing the award of monetary benefits. The decision is based on total occupational and social impairment caused by the Veteran's symptoms.

The Veteran's TDIU claim is remanded due to a failure to provide a VA examination in connection with her PTSD, which may have increased in severity since the last examination.