PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) Board decisions

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD and depression, due to a lack of credible supporting evidence that the claimed in-service stressor occurred.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for left knee degenerative arthritis and right knee degenerative arthritis were denied. The claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, to include PTSD, was granted.

The Veteran's PTSD is rated at 50 percent for the period prior to May 17, 2017.

The Veteran's appeal for an increased rating for PTSD and entitlement to a TDIU have been dismissed.,Service connection has been granted for low back disorder, radiculopathy of the right lower extremity, and radiculopathy of the left lower extremity.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's acquired psychiatric disability, including PTSD and Major Depressive Disorder, is related to his active military service. As a result, service connection for these conditions is granted.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient medical opinions regarding whether the service-connected diabetes mellitus and/or PTSD caused or aggravated the Veteran's sleep apnea.

The Veteran's right ear hearing loss claim is denied as he does not have a diagnosed disability that meets VA criteria.,PTSD is granted with an initial rating of 70 percent, reflecting the severity and frequency of symptoms.

The Veteran's headaches have been rated at a maximum of 50 percent throughout the appeal period.,PTSD with TBI has not met the criteria for an initial rating in excess of 70 percent.

The Board denied the Veteran's appeal as the withholding of VA disability compensation benefits for 31 training days in FY 2014 was proper, based on the documentation provided by the Veteran and his unit commander.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's acquired psychiatric condition, including PTSD, panic disorder with agoraphobia, and unspecified anxiety disorder, is related to his service. As a result, the claim for service connection is granted.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's PTSD is related to a military sexual trauma (MST) he experienced during service, and thus grants service connection for PTSD.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for PTSD, major depression, and anxiety was granted. However, his claim for hearing loss was denied.

The Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorder, specifically PTSD, is granted as service connected due to a credible in-service stressor and the presence of current symptoms.

The Board has remanded the issues of entitlement to a compensable disability rating prior to August 13, 2021, for bilateral hearing loss and entitlement to a disability rating in excess of 50 percent from August 13, 2021, for bilateral hearing loss. The issue of entitlement to TDIU prior to August 13, 2021, is also remanded.

The Board has remanded the claims for PTSD, right wrist disability, left foot disability, and hypertension due to new evidence received since the June 2019 statement of the case.

The Veteran's service connection for PTSD is granted, and an initial rating of 30 percent for PFB prior to December 12, 2016 is granted. However, a higher rating for PFB since December 12, 2016 is denied.

The Veteran's hypertension is rated at 10 percent, and he was granted a TDIU effective from December 27, 2018 to January 7, 2021. The Board referred the claim for a TDIU prior to December 27, 2018, to the Director of Compensation and Pension Service for extraschedular consideration.

The Veteran's PTSD symptoms do not meet the criteria for a higher rating, as they are currently rated at 70 percent.,Left lower extremity radiculopathy is granted a 20 percent rating. Right lower extremity radiculopathy and right knee strain remain at their current ratings of 10 percent.

The Board denied service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD, and feet problems due to a lack of evidence showing these conditions began during active service or are otherwise related to in-service injuries or diseases.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus were denied in a March 2010 rating decision. The claim for an acquired mental health disorder was reopened due to new evidence provided by the Veteran.