PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) Board decisions

The Board has granted service connection for allergic rhinitis, sinusitis, and PTSD due to military sexual trauma (MST). The Veteran's current disabilities are found to be related to her active duty service.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for PTSD has been withdrawn by the appellant.,Service connection for pain secondary to a service-connected condition is denied. The Veteran does not have a current disability of pain that is related to service or a service-connected condition he is not currently compensated for.

The Board has determined that new and relevant evidence has been submitted for the claims of service connection for PTSD, TBI, ruptured spleen (partial), and right kidney (rupture). As a result, these claims are being remanded to allow VA to obtain any missing service treatment records.

The Veteran's service-connected conditions are being reviewed to determine if they contributed to his death, which would be a significant factor in the decision.

The Veteran's PTSD is rated at 70 percent, and he contends that his symptoms are more severe than reflected by the assigned rating. The Board has identified duty to assist errors related to obtaining private treatment records for Lorazepam prescribed for sleep.

The Veteran's PTSD was granted an increased initial disability rating of 70 percent, effective May 12, 2022. The ratings for low back strain and left shoulder tendonitis were denied.

The Veteran's tinnitus is related to in-service noise exposure, and service connection for this condition is granted.,The Veteran's deviated nasal septum is related to a head-butting injury sustained during service, and service connection for this condition is granted.,The Veteran's OSA is secondary to his service-connected deviated nasal septum, and service connection for this condition is granted.,The Veteran's PTSD is related to a thwarted terrorist attack on US ships in Singapore during service, and service connection for this condition is granted.

Effective September 1, 2019, the Veteran is granted a TDIU due to his service-connected disabilities preventing him from securing and following substantially gainful employment.

The Veteran's PTSD symptoms did not meet the criteria for a higher rating of 100 percent, and his TDIU claim was denied as he could still maintain employment despite his PTSD.

The Board has decided to remand the claims of service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including alcohol use disorder with cannabis use disorder. The Veteran's statements regarding in-service stressors were not credible and further verification is needed.

The Board has granted service connection for sleep apnea as secondary to the Veteran's service-connected PTSD with unspecified depressive disorder, based on a private medical opinion that it is at least as likely as not that the sleep apnea is caused by his service-connected conditions and weight gain.

The appeal concerning the claim of entitlement to a compensable disability rating for hypertension is dismissed. The claims of entitlement to an increased rating for PTSD prior to May 29, 2025, TDIU prior to May 29, 2025, and Dependents' Educational Assistance (DEA) prior to May 29, 2025 are remanded.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for TDIU, right shoulder disability rating, PTSD disability rating, and OSA disability rating. The appeal of the OSA rating was dismissed due to withdrawal by the Veteran.

The Board has granted service connection for PTSD and GERD, finding that the Veteran's symptoms are related to his military service. The decision is based on evidence of current diagnoses, credible supporting evidence of in-service stressors or exposure, and a causal relationship between the conditions and service.

The Veteran's claim for Individual Unemployability (TDIU) has been denied as there is no evidence showing she was unable to work due to her service-connected PTSD prior to August 21, 2017.

The Veteran's PTSD is granted an initial increased rating of 50 percent, but no higher. The issue of TDIU has been raised and will be addressed in this decision.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for PTSD was initially denied in July 2015. After several administrative reviews and extensions, the effective date of service connection for PTSD was granted on October 31, 2014.

The Veteran withdrew his appeal for an increased rating for PTSD with alcohol use disorder before the Board could make a decision.

The Veteran's claim for a compensable disability rating for left ankle surgical scars has been denied. The claims for service connection of GERD and OSA, secondary to PTSD, are remanded due to the need for additional medical evaluation.

The Veteran's migraines are not service-connected as they are not related to his military service, and the Board found no current diagnosis of a migraine condition.,The Veteran's obstructive sleep apnea is secondary to his PTSD and has been granted service connection.