PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) Board decisions

The Veteran's service connection claims for rhinitis, an acquired psychiatric disability (including PTSD and major depressive disorder), a low back disability, a cervical spine disability, a bilateral knee disability, migraines, intestinal condition (colostomy bag), and cervical cancer are all granted.

The Board granted an increased rating of 70 percent for PTSD with bipolar disorder and anxiety disorder with agoraphobia from November 15, 2011. The Veteran also received a TDIU effective from the same date.

The Board denied service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD, as there is no current diagnosis of PTSD or any other psychiatric disorder during the pendency of the claim.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, to include PTSD, and a right knee disability have been granted. The cases are remanded for further development.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD and bipolar disorder; obstructive sleep apnea; and total disability rating based on individual unemployability (TDIU) due to issues with obtaining a VA examination.

The Veteran's PTSD has resulted in total occupational and social impairment since February 2012, warranting a 100 percent schedular rating. The issue of entitlement to TDIU is moot as the Veteran now receives a 100 percent schedular rating for his service-connected PTSD. Basic eligibility to Dependents' Educational Assistance under 38 U.S.C. Chapter 35 has been established.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for PTSD, major depressive disorder, and alcohol use disorder was granted with an effective date of October 12, 2018. The appeal to have the effective date earlier than October 12, 2018, is denied.

The Veteran's lumbar spine disability is granted service connection. For the period prior to January 26, 2016, a 70 percent rating for PTSD with depressive disorder is granted.

The Veteran's appeal for service connection for a sleep disorder and headaches has been dismissed as the Veteran withdrew his appeals.,The Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorders, to include PTSD, have been granted as they are related to a verified in-service stressor.

The Veteran's appeal is remanded for the VA to obtain relevant Social Security Administration records and readjudicate his claims of an increased rating for an acquired psychiatric disorder, TDIU, and SMC housebound.

The Board has dismissed all service connection claims for various conditions as the appellant died during the appeal process.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection due to insufficient evidence and need for additional medical opinions.

The Veteran's PTSD is currently rated at 70 percent disabling, effective September 13, 2021. The appeal for an initial rating in excess of 30 percent prior to that date and a TDIU has been denied.

The Veteran's PTSD is currently rated at 30 percent, which does not meet the criteria for a higher rating. For the period prior to June 12, 2015, he was granted a TDIU based on his service-connected disabilities.

The Veteran's PTSD has been granted with a rating of 70 percent, effective from February 7, 2022. The case also includes an award of Total Disability due to Individual Unemployability (TDIU) for the entire period on appeal.

The Board has reopened the claim of service connection for PTSD and granted it, finding that there is a reasonable doubt in favor of the Veteran's claim due to his consistent descriptions of an incident during service.

The Veteran's PTSD with persistent depressive disorder and dysthymic disorder is granted a 70 percent rating effective November 26, 2009. The appeal for higher ratings on other conditions remains pending.

The Veteran's PTSD prior to July 16, 2010 did not meet the criteria for a higher evaluation than 30 percent.

The Board has denied service connection for PTSD due to the Veteran not meeting the DSM-5 criteria. The case is remanded for further examination of his right knee and bilateral hearing loss disabilities.

The Veteran's TDIU claim is remanded due to the lack of updated employment and income information since his last application in 2015. The VA needs to obtain these details before a decision can be made.