PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) Board decisions

An effective date of August 27, 2015 is granted for service connection of PTSD. The initial rating for PTSD prior to May 25, 2022, remains pending and will be remanded.

The Board has dismissed all claims of service connection for various conditions as the appellant died during the appeal process.

The Board has remanded the case due to a need for further development regarding the Veteran's service-connected disabilities and their impact on his ability to work.

The Veteran's PTSD resulted in occasional decrease in work efficiency and intermittent periods of inability to perform occupational tasks, but he generally functioned satisfactorily. The Board found that the disability picture most nearly approximated a 30 percent rating.

The Veteran's PTSD with mild alcohol and cannabis use disorder resulted in occupational and social impairment, but did not meet the criteria for a higher initial rating of 100 percent.

The Board has remanded the claims of entitlement to service connection for aortic aneurysm and sleep apnea, finding that evidence does not support finding the Veteran's service-connected disabilities preclude him from securing or following substantially gainful employment.

The Veteran's service connection claim for PTSD is granted as the Board found that her fear of hostile military and terrorist activity during service was related to her current diagnosis of PTSD.

The Board has granted service connection for the Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorder, including Generalized Anxiety Disorder, Dysthymic Disorder, Depression, and Posttraumatic Stress Disorder, finding that his symptoms began during active service and resolving all reasonable doubt in his favor.

The Board has granted a rating of 70 percent for PTSD, finding that the Veteran's symptoms have caused occupational and social impairment with deficiencies in most areas.

The Veteran's effective date for Special Monthly Compensation (SMC) at the housebound level is granted as of May 10, 2007. The decision was based on his service-connected disabilities totaling 60 percent disabling.

The Board has remanded the service connection claims for neck, back, hip, knee, and acquired psychiatric disorders due to incomplete records. The Veteran's STRs do not reflect injuries sustained in November 1996 during a rappelling exercise.

The Board has granted earlier effective dates of March 1, 2021 for the awards of a TDIU, establishment of basic eligibility for DEA under 38 U.S.C. chapter 35, and SMC based on housebound status due to service-connected disabilities.

The appeal for a compensable rating for linear suprapubic surgical scar, residual of the radical prostatectomy is dismissed. The claims for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder (including anxiety and PTSD), bilateral hearing loss, and tinnitus are remanded.

The Veteran's appeals regarding earlier effective dates and increased ratings for PTSD have been dismissed due to the Veteran's request for withdrawal of his appeal.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to inadequate pre-decisional examination and duty-to-assist errors, specifically regarding the relationship between the Veteran's service-connected PTSD and his diagnosed OSA.

The Veteran's PTSD is rated at a 70 percent level, which meets the criteria for this rating based on his symptoms of suicidal ideation, obsessional rituals, near-continuous panic, and impairment in work and social relationships.

The Veteran's PTSD has been rated at 70% since December 5, 2014. The Board denied a rating in excess of 70% for PTSD and did not grant TDIU during the periods specified.

The Board has granted readjudication of the Veteran's claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder based on new and relevant evidence. The claim is denied as there is no evidence that the disability is related to service.

The Veteran's appeal for reducing his PTSD, major depressive disorder, and traumatic brain injury rating from 100% to 50% has been dismissed because he withdrew his appeal before the decision was made.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for right ear hearing loss is denied as he does not have a current disability.,For lumbosacral strain, the rating higher than 20 percent is denied. The Veteran has symptoms of pain and limited range of motion but no ankylosis or incapacitating episodes.,PTSD was rated at 30% prior to January 20, 2023, and at 50% thereafter. The claim for a higher rating is denied as the evidence does not show occupational and social impairment with reduced reliability and productivity.,The Veteran's residuals of TBI have been compensated by separate ratings and do not warrant an additional rating.