PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) Board decisions

The Board has granted the appellant's appeals for service connection for PTSD and sleep disorder, as well as his claims for Addison's disease, chronic fatigue syndrome, duodenal ulcer with helicobacter pylori, hypothyroidism, bilateral knee condition, and lumbar strain disorder. The appeal regarding whether evidence submitted with the January 2016 application constituted new and material evidence with respect to veteran status is also granted.

The Veteran's right ear hearing loss and PTSD are granted as service-connected. The lower back, knee, hip, and ankle disabilities are also granted as service-connected, with some conditions being secondary to other service-connected disabilities.,Chronic diarrhea is granted as a service-connected condition.

The Veteran's claim for a 100 percent rating for PTSD with major depressive disorder and substance abuse, as well as the award of Dependents' Educational Assistance (DEA) under Chapter 35, are granted effective June 27, 2019.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for posttraumatic stress disorder has been dismissed because their anxiety disorder, which they were already granted service connection for, was recategorized as PTSD in a prior rating decision.

The Veteran's service-connected PTSD, standing alone, prevents him from securing and following substantially gainful employment. Additionally, he has additional service-connected disabilities independently ratable at 60 percent disabling or more, qualifying for special monthly compensation at the housebound rate.

The Board has granted the Veteran's petition to readjudicate his previously denied claims for posttraumatic stress disorder, right shoulder disability, and right ankle disability. The claims are being remanded due to errors in satisfying VA's statutory duties under the PACT Act.

The Veteran's diagnosed PTSD was caused by an in-service stressor incident during his service in the Korean Conflict. The Board granted service connection for PTSD.

The Board has granted an initial 70 percent rating for PTSD, but the issue of entitlement to a TDIU is remanded due to a duty-to-assist error.

The Veteran's acquired psychiatric disability, including PTSD, is related to an in-service assault by Dr. K at Fort Rucker and service connection for this condition is granted.

The Veteran's claim for a rating of 70 percent for PTSD is granted. The claim for service connection for bilateral hearing loss is remanded.

The Board dismissed the Veteran's claims for service connection of Sleep Apnea Syndromes, Posttraumatic stress disorder, and Arteriosclerotic heart disease due to untimely filing of a VA Form 10182.

The Board has granted the Veteran's claim for service connection for a right lateral meniscus tear with osteochondral of medial femoral condyle and an initial rating of 70 percent for PTSD, finding that new evidence supports readjudication.

The Veteran's claim for an earlier effective date for a TDIU was denied as the evidence did not show that his disabilities worsened within one year prior to his April 2024 application, and thus no exception under 38 C.F.R. § 3.400(o) applied.

The Board has granted the Veteran's claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including major depressive disorder, generalized anxiety disorder, and posttraumatic stress disorder. The evidence shows that the Veteran first experienced symptoms of depression and anxiety during his military service and continues to experience these conditions today.

The Veteran's PTSD resulted in occupational and social impairment with deficiencies in most areas, such as work, school, thinking, and mood. The Board granted a 70 percent rating for PTSD.

The Veteran's claim for increased evaluations of PTSD and TDIU was denied. The Board found that the Veteran did not meet the criteria for a higher evaluation due to his PTSD, but granted entitlement to TDIU based on his service-connected PTSD.

The Veteran's PTSD with TBI, left hip strain (limitation of adduction), and right hip strain (limitation of extension) ratings have been restored to their previous levels.

The Board denied the Veteran's request for an effective date prior to August 16, 2022, for the grant of service connection for PTSD. The decision found that the May 2015 rating decision denying service connection was final and not reopened due to new evidence submitted in January 2023.

The Board has restored the Veteran's 70% disability rating for PTSD and major depressive disorder, effective March 1, 2025. The reduction from 70% to 30% was found improper due to lack of evidence showing actual improvement in ability to function under ordinary conditions.

The Board has determined that the Veteran does not have a current diagnosis of PTSD or any other acquired psychiatric disorder, and therefore service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder is denied.