PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) Board decisions

The Veteran's PTSD was initially rated at 30 percent prior to January 1, 2018. From that date, the rating was increased to 50 percent.

The Board has reopened the Veteran's claims for service connection for back disability, bilateral pes planus, PTSD, and left thumb disability due to new and material evidence. The cases are remanded for further development.

The Board denied service connection for Posttraumatic Stress Disorder and Genital Herpes, finding that the evidence did not support a link to active service.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings for PTSD and headaches, as well as his claim for TDIU, are being remanded due to the need for additional development of the record.

The Veteran withdrew his appeal of the issues related to increased ratings for PTSD, lateral collateral ligament sprain of the right ankle, degenerative arthritis of the lumbar spine, and radiculopathy affecting the sciatic nerve. He also requested withdrawal of the TDIU issue.

The Veteran's PTSD symptoms do not meet the criteria for a 100 percent rating, as they are more closely aligned with a 70 percent disability rating.

The Veteran's PTSD is granted at a 50% rating, and his diabetic nephropathy is granted at initial ratings of 30% prior to June 2, 2021, and 60% from that date. The right leg disability claim was remanded.

The Board has granted service connection for PTSD due to MST and Depression NOS, finding that the Veteran's current diagnosis is related to her military sexual trauma during service.

The Board has denied an initial disability rating in excess of 30 percent for PTSD, finding that the Veteran's symptoms have not manifested with reduced reliability and productivity during the appeal period. The case is remanded for further consideration.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for a psychiatric disorder, including PTSD, as there is no evidence of current disability and insufficient nexus to service.

The Veteran's claim for an initial rating in excess of 50 percent for PTSD with alcohol use disorder is granted, and the effective date for service connection is set at September 16, 2016.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disability, a spine disability, and a heart disability. The Veteran's current diagnoses of depression, anxiety, PTSD, scoliosis, bilateral lumbar radiculopathy, and degenerative disc disease are to be evaluated in detail.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection due to insufficient evidence and further development is needed. The Veteran's diabetes mellitus claim was denied, while his psychiatric disability, hearing loss, lung disability, hypertension, left leg disability, CVA residuals, left shoulder disability, and right shoulder disability claims are being remanded.

The Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorder, including psychosis, depressive disorder, and PTSD, is granted as service connected due to a chronic disease manifested within one year of separation from service. The right foot and ankle disorders are remanded for further development.

The Veteran's claim for increased ratings for PTSD was denied. The Board found that the evidence did not support a rating in excess of 50 percent prior to December 6, 2021 and a rating in excess of 70 percent thereafter.

The Veteran's appeals for an earlier effective date and increased disability rating for PTSD have been withdrawn, resulting in the dismissal of these claims.

The Veteran's PTSD is granted a 70% rating, effective from the date of the decision. Other disabilities are also addressed and rated appropriately.

The Veteran's PTSD with MDD and AUD is rated at 70 percent, but the Board finds that a higher rating is not warranted due to occupational and social impairment.

The Board has granted service connection for the Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorders, including PTSD, anxiety, depression, and adjustment disorder, on a direct basis due to in-service trauma.

The Veteran's PTSD is currently rated at 30 percent, and the Board found that it did not meet the criteria for a higher rating.,Service connection was denied for both left wrist and left knee disabilities due to lack of evidence showing their onset during service or being related to in-service injuries.