PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) Board decisions

The Veteran's claim for service connection for PTSD is granted as the evidence supports a diagnosis of PTSD and credible supporting evidence that the claimed in-service stressor occurred.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for an earlier effective date for special monthly compensation based on housebound status, finding that he did not meet the criteria for such benefits prior to September 19, 2018.

The Board dismissed the appeal due to the appellant's withdrawal of his claims for effective date determinations related to service-connected PTSD with depressive disorder and panic disorder.

The Veteran's PTSD is granted a 70 percent rating, and his headaches and hypertension are restored to their previous ratings. The appeal for service connection of the right and left lower extremity Restless Leg Syndrome remains pending.

The Board has remanded several issues related to the Veteran's service-connected conditions, including PTSD with self-induced alcohol use disorder, right knee disability, acne, chronic fatigue syndrome, and sub-umbilical hernia. The appeals are remanded for further development, including obtaining VA examinations and medical opinions.

The Veteran requested to withdraw their appeal regarding a disability rating for major depressive disorder with PTSD, and the Board has dismissed this issue.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient development of evidence regarding two alleged stressors from April and August 1958. The Veteran's claims for service connection for PTSD will be reconsidered with this additional information.

The Veteran's PTSD has been characterized by occupational and social impairment with deficiencies in most areas, but without total impairment from January 24, 2016 to May 17, 2017.,From May 18, 2017, the Veteran's PTSD resulted in total social and occupational impairment.

The Veteran's PTSD was rated at 50 percent prior to September 9, 2022. The Board found the symptoms did not warrant a higher rating as they were consistent with reduced reliability and productivity.

The Veteran's claim for an increased disability rating for PTSD is remanded due to the addition of new evidence not previously considered by the AOJ.

The Board has remanded the claims for bilateral hearing loss, stomach ulcers (also claimed as abnormal z-line), low back condition (claimed as spinal cord injury), acid reflux, sleep apnea, depression (also claimed as insomnia), atrial fibrillation (also claimed as aortic aneurysm), and posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) (also claimed as insomnia, anxiety, nightmares).

The Veteran's claims for service connection for a back disability and an acquired psychiatric disorder (PTSD with anxiety, depression, and sleep disturbance) were denied. The Board found that the effective dates could not be earlier than April 17, 2017.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities prevent him from securing and maintaining substantially gainful employment since July 29, 2012. TDIU is granted effective that date.

The Veteran's appeal for an initial rating in excess of 70 percent for PTSD was denied. The appeal for a TDIU rating was withdrawn and dismissed.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient medical opinions and a need for further examination. The Veteran's claim will be reconsidered with new evidence.

The Veteran's bilateral pes planus was found to have been aggravated by service, leading to the grant of service connection.,Service connection for tinnitus is granted based on in-service noise exposure. However, service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder (claimed as PTSD) is denied due to lack of evidence linking it to service.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for sleep apnea and an acquired psychiatric disorder, including anxiety, depression, and PTSD. The evidence does not support a finding of current diagnoses or in-service incurrence of these conditions.

The Veteran was able to maintain employment at a university despite his service-connected disabilities, including PTSD and foot conditions. The Board found the evidence did not support a TDIU prior to August 16, 2020.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including PTSD, did not render him unable to obtain and maintain a substantially gainful occupation before March 27, 2019. After that date, his non-PTSD disabilities also did not meet the criteria for TDIU.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient reasoning in its previous decisions regarding the Veteran's PTSD ratings. The claims are now back before the Board for further development and consideration.