PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) Board decisions

The Veteran's claim for a higher rating of 70 percent for PTSD is granted, effective from April 16, 2014. A separate 50 percent rating was also granted for PTSD as of January 28, 2022.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to inadequate examination in a previous decision, and it is unclear if service connection can be granted for an acquired psychiatric disorder including mood disorder and PTSD.

The Veteran's PTSD is granted an initial 70 percent rating, effective July 30, 2015. The Veteran's degenerative arthritis and degenerative disc disease of the thoracolumbar spine with T-12 compression fracture are also granted a 40 percent rating, effective July 30, 2015.

The Veteran's service-connected PTSD has rendered him unable to secure or follow a substantially gainful occupation since June 4, 2014. His TDIU application is granted effective from that date.

The Veteran's PTSD has been granted a 100% rating from June 26, 2015 to March 16, 2018. The effective date for this award is June 26, 2015.

The Board has remanded the case due to a failure to provide proper notice regarding the need for corroborating evidence of an in-service personal assault, which is relevant to service connection for PTSD.

The Veteran's claim of service connection for a migraine headache disorder was granted in July 2022, rendering the appeal moot.,The Veteran's residuals of a broken jaw disability with TMJ were granted an increased rating to 10 percent prior to May 23, 2022. Since then, his condition has worsened and he is seeking a higher evaluation.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection due to a lack of valid PTSD diagnosis. The Veteran's claim for an acquired psychiatric disorder other than PTSD is also being remanded.

The Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD, is related to his military service and granted.,The Veteran's hypertension was not found to meet the criteria for a compensable rating.

The Board has granted service connection for acquired psychiatric disability, including PTSD and MDD. The decision finds that the Veteran's current PTSD is related to an in-service personal assault where he was bit on his face by another service member. His MDD is also found to be related to this in-service stressor.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD based on MST, was denied. The claims for residuals of an abortion and hysterectomy were also remanded due to insufficient evidence.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities did not preclude him from obtaining and maintaining substantially gainful employment prior to September 13, 2018.

The Board has denied service connection for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus. The Veteran's claims for right foot hallux valgus, left foot hallux valgus, OSA, hemorrhoids, and PTSD are REMANDED.

The Board has decided to remand the Veteran's claims for service connection due to potential missing service treatment records and the need for additional medical examinations. The issues of service connection for acquired psychiatric disorder, obstructive sleep apnea secondary to a service-connected condition, and bilateral foot condition secondary to knee conditions are all being remanded.

The Veteran's PTSD prior to January 20, 2017 did not meet the criteria for a disability rating in excess of 50 percent. As of January 20, 2017, his PTSD met the criteria for a 70 percent disability rating.

The Veteran's claims for PTSD, right hand and foot disabilities, as well as TDIU are remanded due to insufficient evidence of current severity and potential service connection.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to insufficient medical opinion regarding whether the Veteran's PTSD contributed to his death. The appellant needs a new VA examination and an autopsy report.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for a lumbar spine disorder and an acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD, depression, and anxiety. The claims are being reviewed due to conflicting medical opinions regarding the etiology of these conditions.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities do not render him unable to secure and follow a substantially gainful occupation consistent with his education and work history.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for major depressive disorder, generalized anxiety disorder, and posttraumatic stress disorder has been reopened due to the submission of new evidence. The case is remanded for further examination and opinion regarding the etiology of these conditions.