PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) Board decisions

The Veteran's claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, to include PTSD, is denied. The claim for TDIU is granted. The claims for bilateral shoulder disorder and the issue of character of service are remanded.

The Veteran's PTSD with TBI and headaches is rated at 70 percent since February 19, 2018. The appeal for a higher initial rating for the TBI prior to that date was denied.

The Veteran's claim for an earlier effective date for PTSD service connection is denied. The Board also remanded the claims of increased rating for PTSD and entitlement to TDIU.

The Veteran's PTSD has been granted a 70% rating, and the cases for migraines and right knee patellofemoral syndrome are remanded for further evaluation.

The Veteran's bilateral hearing loss is currently assigned a noncompensable evaluation.,Service connection for the right knee disorder, left arm disorder, left ankle disorder, and right ankle disorder are all denied.,Service connection for diabetes, back disorder, shoulder disorder, TBI (head injury) with memory loss, neck disorder, hypertension (high blood pressure), cerebral vascular accident (CVA, strokes), headaches, and PTSD is also denied.,The Veteran's vision loss was not found to be related to service.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded due to the need for additional medical opinions regarding his claimed conditions and their relationship to service. The VA will also obtain updated treatment records, conduct TERA examinations, and schedule further examinations as needed.

The Veteran's service-connected PTSD is rated at 70 percent, but not higher. The rating reflects significant occupational and social impairment due to symptoms such as suicidal ideation, anxiety, and chronic sleep impairment.

The Board has granted the Veteran's claim for service connection for PTSD with a depressive disorder, finding that there is an approximate balance of evidence regarding whether these conditions are related to his in-service stressor. The Veteran was stationed aboard USS Lexington when a plane crash occurred.

The Board has remanded the cases for a new VA examination to evaluate the current nature and severity of the Veteran's PTSD due to possible worsening or in the alternative that his condition did not improve.

The Veteran's PTSD is granted a 70 percent rating from January 4, 2022 to January 27, 2023. The appeal for higher ratings prior to that period and after that period remains pending.

The Veteran's PTSD is granted, and the Board finds that his hypertension may be related to service-connected PTSD.

The Board has reopened the Veteran's claims for service connection for PTSD, an anxiety disorder, and bipolar disorder. However, further development is needed to address the merits of these claims due to conflicting medical opinions and lack of evidence regarding preexisting conditions.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for bilateral hearing loss and an acquired psychiatric disorder, finding that there is no evidence of a preexisting condition worsening during service or any other link to service.

The Veteran's petition to reopen claims for service connection for left ear hearing loss, right ear hearing loss, a left knee condition, a right knee condition, a left ankle condition, and a right ankle condition were granted. The claim of service connection for PTSD was dismissed due to lack of credible supporting evidence.

The Veteran's type II diabetes is granted service connection due to herbicide exposure in Korea. Service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD, is denied as there is no credible supporting evidence of the claimed stressor.

The Veteran's representative withdrew the appeals for increased ratings of PTSD and left wrist sprain, leading to their dismissal.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's appeal for a higher disability rating for PTSD with bipolar/schizoaffective disorder and substance abuse disorder, as well as his TDIU claim due to the need for additional evidentiary development. The issues include determining the severity of the service-connected acquired psychiatric disorders since 2015.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's acquired psychiatric disability, including PTSD, anxiety, and depression, is related to his active service. The decision grants service connection for these conditions.

The Board has granted service connection for the Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorders, including PTSD, major depressive disorder, and anxiety disorder, based on evidence of an in-service personal assault.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including PTSD with TBI and lumbar strain, have rendered him unable to secure or follow substantially gainful employment. The Board has granted a TDIU effective June 5, 2009.