PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) Board decisions

The Veteran's posttraumatic stress disorder is characterized by occupational and social impairment with deficiencies in most areas, warranting a 70 percent rating.

The Board has denied service connection for PTSD and remanded the claim of service connection for migraine headaches. The Veteran's current diagnoses are not supported by evidence, and a VA examination is needed to determine if her migraines are related to service.

The Veteran's PTSD is rated at 70 percent disabling, and the Board denied a higher rating as his symptoms do not meet the criteria for a 100 percent evaluation.

The Board denied service connection for PTSD and depression, and denied entitlement to a total disability rating based on individual unemployability due to service-connected disabilities (TDIU). The Veteran's current psychiatric disorder is not related to his active duty service. His left wrist sprain does not meet the criteria for TDIU.

The Veteran's appeal for a higher initial rating for acquired psychiatric disorder is dismissed as he is already receiving the maximum available rating. The appeal for TDIU is also dismissed because the grant of TDIU would not assist in meeting the criteria for special monthly compensation due to his 100% disability rating.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to an inadequate medical opinion, and thus, further evaluation is needed to determine if the Veteran qualifies for PCAFC benefits.

The Board has granted the Veteran's claim for service connection for PTSD as secondary to her service-connected depressive disorder.

The Board has found that the Veteran meets eligibility requirements for PCAFC due to her service-connected PTSD and needs supervision or protection based on symptoms of PTSD. The appeal is remanded to determine if participation in the program would be in the Veteran's best interest.

The Veteran's service-connected bipolar disorder with PTSD has rendered him unable to secure or maintain substantially gainful employment since June 22, 2012. The Board granted the TDIU claim effective from that date.

The Veteran's PTSD is granted with an increased rating to 70 percent.,Service connection for bilateral hearing loss and pulmonary fibrosis are both granted, with the latter being granted under the PACT Act of 2022.,Service connection for a back disability is remanded due to lack of VA examination.

The Veteran's claim for PTSD and COPD was remanded due to insufficient medical opinions. The effective date of service connection for PTSD is granted from November 18, 2010.

The Veteran's appeal for an increased disability rating for tinnitus and allergic rhinitis was denied, while the claim for service connection for PTSD is being remanded.,PTSD service connection remains pending as a VA examination has not been conducted due to the Veteran's failure to attend scheduled examinations.

The Board has determined that the VA decision denying eligibility for the PCAFC was not supported by a legally adequate medical opinion and remanded the case to obtain one. The Veteran is service-connected for PTSD, PNES, TBI, Postconcussion Syndrome, and Vertigo.

The Veteran's application for enrollment in the PCAFC was denied because he passed away before eligibility could be determined and finalized, making it impossible to enroll him in the program.

The Board has determined that the initial decision denying eligibility for PCAFC benefits was not timely filed and remanded the case to obtain a new medical opinion regarding the Veteran's need for personal care services due to his PTSD.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to insufficient medical opinion regarding whether the Veteran's obstructive sleep apnea is secondary to his service-connected posttraumatic stress disorder.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for PTSD is granted. The Board also finds that the Veteran has a current diagnosis of PTSD related to his in-service stressor involving personal assault, and thus grants service connection for PTSD.

The Veteran's service-connected PTSD, lumbar strain, and right shoulder strain have rendered him unable to secure or follow a substantially gainful occupation since October 17, 2018. TDIU is granted effective from that date.

The Veteran's appeals for reductions in disability ratings and entitlement to higher ratings have been dismissed due to the AOJ's decisions not being appealable determinations.

The Board has dismissed the claim for service connection for PTSD due to a full grant of benefits. The Veteran's IBS is granted with an initial noncompensable rating, and the issues of psychiatric disorders other than PTSD, rectal bleeding, migraines, and cervical spine disorder are remanded.