PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) Board decisions

The Veteran's PTSD was granted an initial evaluation of 70 percent effective August 14, 2017.,Right lower extremity sciatic nerve radiculopathy was granted service connection with an effective date of August 14, 2017.

The Veteran's initial and increased ratings for Tension Headaches and PTSD have been granted. The Veteran has also been awarded a finding of total disability based on individual unemployability (TDIU).

The Veteran's service-connected PTSD is found to aggravate his current Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA), warranting service connection on a secondary basis.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for left knee condition, bilateral hearing loss, right upper neuropathy condition, and acquired psychiatric condition other than his service-connected PTSD.,There is no current evidence of a diagnosed condition in any of these areas.

The Board denied service connection for various conditions, including PTSD, anemia, left shoulder and elbow disorders, leukocytopenia, low back disorder, right knee disorder, cardiovascular disorder, and headaches. The evidence did not support a finding of in-service incurrence or a nexus to service.

The Veteran's appeal was dismissed due to their death, and no rating decision or service connection determination was made.

The Veteran's PTSD and migraine headaches have been granted, with an initial 70 percent rating for PTSD. Service connection has also been established for migraine headaches. No service connection is granted for colon cancer, thyroid cancer, fatigue, fibromyalgia, herpes, or gum disorder.

The Veteran's PTSD is rated at 50 percent, but no higher, effective from June 11, 2019. The rating reflects occupational and social impairment with reduced reliability and productivity.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for sleep apnea has been granted due to the submission of new evidence. The claim for service connection for PTSD is dismissed as it cannot be separated from his already service-connected major depressive disorder with borderline personality disorder.

The Veteran withdrew all his claims related to PTSD, depression, insomnia, anxiety, and nervousness, as well as various left and right foot, hip, shoulder, and wrist conditions. The appeal is dismissed.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for PTSD and bipolar disorder was granted with a 100% rating effective January 9, 2023. The award is based on the addition of service personnel records that provided evidence linking the conditions to in-service stressors.

The Board has remanded the claims due to errors in obtaining relevant service treatment records and post-service mental health treatment records, as well as for an additional medical examination regarding tinnitus.

The Veteran's application for PCAFC eligibility is being remanded due to legal deficiencies in the previous decision and a need for further medical evaluation.

The Board denied service connection for OSA as secondary to PTSD and other service-connected conditions, finding no nexus between the appellant's OSA and his military service or any service-connected disabilities.

The Veteran's appeal for a higher disability rating for PTSD with tardive dyskinesia and alcohol use disorder prior to June 8, 2020 was dismissed due to the Veteran's death.

Service connection for bilateral hearing loss, obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), and hypertension is denied.,PTSD increased rating claim is denied. A compensable rating for ED is also denied.,Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) and right knee disability are not granted a higher rating than 10 percent.,Left knee disability does not meet the criteria for a higher than 10 percent rating.

The Board denied the Veteran's eligibility for enrollment in the Department of Veterans Affairs' Program of Comprehensive Assistance for Family Caregivers (PCAFC) due to his ability to independently perform all activities of daily living and not requiring personal care services each time.

The Board denied service connection for PTSD and MDD with anxious distress, finding that the Veteran's reports of in-service stressors could not be corroborated. Service connection was granted for MDD with anxious distress due to a current diagnosis.

The Veteran's claim for an earlier effective date of November 18, 2018, for a 70% disability rating for PTSD is granted. The initial rating in excess of 50 percent for PTSD remains denied.

The Veteran's PTSD is remanded for an adequate VA examination to determine the nature and etiology of his condition, as the previous examination was inadequate.