PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) Board decisions

The Veteran's PTSD and alcohol use disorder were rated at 50% from August 9, 2017. The appeal for a higher rating was denied as the symptoms did not meet the criteria for a higher rating.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities cause the need for regular aid and attendance, resulting in SMC based on the need for regular aid and attendance being granted. The issue of a separate compensable rating for a sleep disorder is remanded.

The Board has determined that the Veteran does not have a current diagnosis of PTSD and therefore denied his claim for service connection.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for an acquired psychiatric condition, including PTSD and depression, as well as for sleeping problems, to include sleep apnea. The evidence did not support a finding that these conditions began during service or were related to in-service events.

The Veteran's appeal for increased ratings and service connection for various conditions was dismissed. The Veteran is granted a 70% disability rating for PTSD with depression, effective April 6, 2017.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for left ear hearing loss and an earlier effective date for PTSD was denied. The Veteran's PTSD is currently rated at 100% since January 28, 2019.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for left ear hearing loss and an earlier effective date for PTSD was denied. The Veteran's PTSD is currently rated at 100% since January 28, 2019.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for left ear hearing loss and an earlier effective date for PTSD was denied. The Veteran's PTSD is currently rated at 100% since January 28, 2019.

The Veteran's PTSD is now rated at 70 percent from October 1, 2017. The appeal for increased ratings and service connection for other conditions remains pending.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection for a headache disorder, an acquired psychiatric disorder (including PTSD), a back disorder, and a bilateral eye disorder due to scheduling issues with VA examinations. The inextricably intertwined issue of total disability rating based on individual unemployability is also being remanded.

The Board has determined that additional evidence is needed to properly adjudicate the Veteran's claims, including obtaining medical opinions and seeking outstanding VA and private treatment records.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient evidence regarding the Veteran's psychiatric disabilities, specifically a depressive disorder, anxiety disorder, and PTSD. The VA is instructed to schedule an examination for a psychiatric evaluation.

The Veteran's PTSD is rated at 50 percent, but the Board found no evidence of occupational and social impairment with deficiencies in most areas.,Service connection for IBS, GERD, diverticulitis, rosacea, fungal infection, and polyps under arms, groin and mouth was denied as there is no probative evidence linking these conditions to service or herbicide exposure.

The Board has remanded the claims of service connection for back disorder, PTSD, tension headaches, and fibromyalgia due to lack of new and relevant evidence. The Veteran's claim for a back disorder was previously denied in August 2006 as there was no evidence of an in-service event or disease that caused her current condition.

The Veteran's PTSD is rated at 100% and an earlier effective date of April 30, 2012, for Chapter 35 DEA benefits is granted.

The Board has granted the Veteran's claim for service connection for PTSD, finding that new evidence received since the initial denial supports a finding of service connection based on an in-service stressor event.

The Board has remanded the case due to incomplete VA examination and need for further evaluation of the Veteran's mental health disorder, diagnosed as adjustment disorder with mixed anxiety and depressed mood. The examiner is asked to determine if this condition was incurred in service.

The Veteran's appeal for a higher rating for PTSD and TDIU was dismissed due to his death. The Board has no jurisdiction to adjudicate the merits of this appeal at this time.

The Veteran's PTSD with unspecified depressive disorder was granted a 50 percent rating prior to March 4, 2022. A higher rating is denied since that date.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient medical opinion regarding the Veteran's psychiatric disabilities and their relationship to service, particularly his in-service stressor involving MST.