PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) Board decisions

The Veteran's claim for service connection for PTSD is granted. The appeal for Hepatitis C, which was previously denied due to lack of evidence in the record, is remanded and will be readjudicated based on new and material evidence.

The Board has remanded the case due to a duty to assist error related to verifying the Veteran's in-service stressor. The VA needs to request additional information from the Military Records Research Center (MRRC) to corroborate the Veteran's claimed in-service event involving an out-of-control truck.

The Veteran's PTSD is granted an initial disability rating of 70 percent, effective from January 26, 2006, onwards. The Veteran's IBS remains at a maximum schedular rating of 30 percent.

The Board has granted the Veteran's claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disability, including PTSD and MDD. The decision is based on a finding that there is at least equipoise evidence to support the relationship between the Veteran's current psychiatric disabilities and his military service.

The Board has decided that service connection for irritable bowel syndrome is granted. The case of service connection for a psychiatric disorder, to include depression and PTSD, is remanded due to the need for further examination and evidence.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient evidence regarding the Veteran's claimed in-service stressors and their impact on his acquired psychiatric disorders.

The Veteran's PTSD is rated at a 70 percent disability rating, but no higher. The evidence supports the finding of occupational and social impairment with deficiencies in most areas.

The Veteran's service-connected PTSD and rhinitis did not preclude him from securing and following any substantially gainful occupation prior to February 18, 2020.

The Veteran is granted SMC under 38 U.S.C. § 1114(t) for the need of regular aid and attendance due to service-connected TBI, as he requires daily assistance in all aspects of daily living and would require hospitalization if not provided with such care.

The Board has remanded the cases for further development to verify in-service stressors related to PTSD and alcohol use disorder.

The Veteran's claims for PTSD and anxiety have been remanded due to the need for further examination and evaluation.,Additional evidence is required to determine if these conditions are related to service.

The Veteran's adjustment disorder is granted, and his PTSD claim is reopened. The case is remanded for further examination to determine the etiology of his PTSD.

The Veteran's service-connected PTSD and diabetes mellitus did not result in his inability to obtain and maintain substantially gainful employment, leading to a denial of the TDIU claim.

The Veteran's request for a higher rating for PTSD and TDIU was denied. The Board found that the evidence did not support a higher rating than 70 percent for PTSD, and that he met the criteria for a TDIU from March 30, 2015.

The Veteran's application to reopen a claim for service connection of sleep apnea has been granted. The Board also remanded the case for further development regarding his PTSD rating and for an updated VA examination.

The Veteran's PTSD with insomnia disorder is rated at 70 percent from January 29, 2015 to June 26, 2017.

The Veteran's sleep apnea is being remanded for a VA clinician to provide an opinion on whether it had its onset in service or is caused by his service-connected PTSD due to MST.

The Veteran's claim to reopen service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder is granted. The case is remanded due to the need for additional evidence regarding periods of active duty, verification of in-service personal assault for PTSD claims, and corroboration of such incidents.

The Veteran's PTSD is rated at 70 percent prior to September 23, 2011, with symptoms of social and occupational impairment but not total impairment.

The Board has granted a 100% disability rating for PTSD with major depressive disorder from October 1, 2011. However, the Veteran's service-connected disabilities do not meet the criteria for special monthly compensation (SMC) under 38 U.S.C. § 1114(s). The Board has also remanded the remaining issues of service connection.