PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) Board decisions

The Board has remanded two issues: the claim of a higher rating for PTSD with sleep disturbance and the claim for a compensable rating for tension headaches due to potential missing records from private providers.

The Veteran's claims for an effective date prior to January 24, 2011 and increased ratings for depressive disorder are denied. The case is remanded for further development regarding the TDIU claim.

The Veteran's PTSD with unspecified alcohol-related disorder is currently rated at 70 percent, and the appeal for a higher rating has been denied. The Veteran was granted TDIU from January 14, 2019.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disability, including PTSD and MDD, finding that there was no evidence of a current diagnosis or in-service stressor. The Veteran's reported stressors were not corroborated, and his diagnoses did not stem from service-connected conditions.

The Board has granted service connection for PTSD, finding that the evidence is in equipoise as to whether the Veteran's current PTSD diagnosis is related to his military service. The claim was based on fear of hostile military activity during deployment.

The Veteran's PTSD is granted a 70 percent rating prior to May 4, 2015. The TDIU issue is remanded for further development.

The Veteran's TDIU claim is remanded due to inconsistencies in his work history and the need for updated medical records and examinations.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for PTSD, unspecified depression with anxious distress and alcohol use disorder is granted effective June 16, 2011. The temporary 100% evaluation due to hospitalization for PTSD is denied as the earliest possible effective date provided by law is April 4, 2018. The initial disability rating of 50 percent for PTSD is granted.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disability, finding that his current diagnoses are not related to his active service and that there is no credible evidence of a stressor event during bootcamp.

The Board denied service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD, a substance-induced mood disorder, depression, and anxiety, finding that the evidence does not support a link between these conditions and service.

The Veteran's PTSD is rated at 70 percent, but no higher, effective from December 14, 2010. The appeal for a TDIU remains pending.

The Board dismissed all issues related to the veteran's claims for PTSD, asthma, allergies, and service connection due to a withdrawal of appeal by the appellant.

The Veteran's dental condition for treatment purposes is being remanded due to lack of evidence.,Service connection for the skin disability remains denied as there are no compensable conditions found. The Veteran will be scheduled for a VA examination to determine if his current symptoms warrant an increased rating.,The claim for left arm scars is inextricably intertwined with the skin disability claim and will also be remanded.,PTSD and depression claims remain pending due to insufficient evidence of service connection or exposure to Gulf War toxins.,Further evaluation is needed to determine if the Veteran's current symptoms meet criteria for a diagnosis of depression.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for HIV, blindness secondary to HIV, and an acquired psychiatric disorder (including PTSD and depression) secondary to HIV due to insufficient medical opinions and missing SSA records.

The Veteran's scar, status post left breast biopsy, is granted a 10 percent rating beginning January 6, 2020. The Veteran's prior requests for higher ratings are denied. Service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder and breast tumors are remanded.

The Veteran's tinnitus is granted as service-connected, while his bilateral hearing loss and acquired psychiatric disorder are denied.,Service connection for the right elbow disability, left elbow disability, and back disability remains pending due to need for additional evidence.

The Board has remanded the case due to lack of substantial compliance with previous remand directives regarding service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder. Another remand is required.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disability other than PTSD was dismissed because the RO granted service connection for PTSD with alcohol use disorder, which encompasses all acquired psychiatric disabilities.

The Veteran's PTSD is rated at 70 percent, and he was granted TDIU effective April 26, 2022. The Board found that the Veteran's PTSD did not meet criteria for a higher rating or total disability due to service-connected conditions.

The Board has granted service connection for PTSD, finding that the Veteran's current diagnosis is related to his in-service stressors and resolving reasonable doubt in favor of the Veteran.