PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) Board decisions

The Board has dismissed all claims as the Veteran withdrew his appeals prior to a decision being made.

The Veteran's right wrist tendonitis is rated at 50 percent, but no higher. The Board found that the Veteran has functional ankylosis with ulnar deviation in his right wrist, warranting a 50 percent rating under DC 5214. For TDIU determination, as the Veteran does not meet the schedular threshold for a combined rating of at least 60 percent due to noncompensable ratings for other service-connected disabilities, and there is no evidence of unemployability solely due to his service-connected conditions, the claim for TDIU was denied.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for PTSD was denied due to lack of credible supporting evidence that the claimed in-service stressor occurred. However, his other specified trauma- or stressor-related disorder is granted as it meets the criteria without needing corroboration of the in-service stressor.

The Veteran's PTSD did not result in total occupational and social impairment prior to May 16, 2018. The Board denied a rating in excess of 70 percent for PTSD.

The Board has granted service connection for unspecified depressive disorder and PTSD, finding that the Veteran's current psychiatric conditions are related to his military service. The rating assigned and effective date have not been determined.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection due to incomplete development and exposure to herbicides. Additional examinations are needed to determine the etiology of his psychiatric, neurological, and skin conditions.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including PTSD with traumatic brain injury and migraine headaches, have rendered her unable to secure or follow a substantially gainful occupation prior to July 10, 2014. The decision is based on the combined effect of these conditions.

The Veteran's hypertension is granted as service connected due to presumed exposure to herbicides. The Veteran also meets the criteria for a TDIU based on his PTSD.

The Board has remanded the claims of whether new and material evidence was submitted for service connection for bipolar disorder, PTSD with alcohol dependency, bilateral hearing loss, sleep problems and nightmares, and tension headaches. The appeal is being returned to the AOJ for readjudication.

The Veteran's headaches are caused by his service-connected PTSD and tinnitus.,The Veteran's obstructive sleep apnea is caused by his service-connected PTSD.

The appeal for a higher rating of 60 percent for asthma, with recurrent bronchitis and obstructive sleep apnea is dismissed.,Service connection for PTSD is granted. The Veteran's esophageal rings with IBS are rated at 30 percent.,The appeal for a higher rating than 50 percent for generalized anxiety disorder prior to January 8, 2021, and to a rating higher than 70 percent thereafter, as well as the TDIU claim, is remanded.

The Board has granted service connection for the Veteran's acquired psychiatric disabilities, including PTSD, major depressive disorder, insomnia disorder, and schizoaffective disorder, finding that these conditions are related to his experiences in active service.

The Veteran's PTSD is granted an increased rating to 70 percent, effective from the date of his claim. His bilateral hearing loss remains at a 10 percent rating.

The Veteran's PTSD is granted an increased rating to 70 percent, effective from the date of the decision. The Veteran's Lumbar Strain with Degenerative Disc Disease remains remanded for further review.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for astigmatism was denied. The Veteran's PTSD was granted an increased rating of 50 percent from February 21, 2013 to October 24, 2019.

The Board denied the appellant's claims for an initial rating in excess of 70 percent for PTSD and TDIU with Dependents' Educational Assistance prior to February 24, 2015.

The Veteran's service-connected PTSD and diabetes mellitus, type II rendered him unable to secure or follow a substantially gainful occupation prior to September 14, 2017.

The Veteran's claim for an evaluation in excess of 30 percent for PTSD prior to May 11, 2017, and a 50 percent evaluation thereafter on or after that date was denied. The current evaluations are within the maximum schedular ratings.

The Veteran's PTSD rating was restored to 50 percent effective February 1, 2019. The issue of a higher rating for PTSD is remanded.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, to include PTSD, is denied as there was no in-service stressor related to combat or fear of hostile military activity. The evidence does not support a diagnosis of PTSD.