PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) Board decisions

The Board has remanded the case due to a duty to assist error, requiring additional development and verification of in-service stressors. A VA examination is needed to determine if the Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorders are related to his military service.

The Veteran's claim for a higher disability rating for PTSD was dismissed, but the Board granted an initial 50 percent disability rating effective from October 13, 2010.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for PTSD due to a lack of credible supporting evidence that an in-service stressor occurred, and therefore, there is no established link between the current PTSD diagnosis and service.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection for an acquired psychiatric condition and TDIU due to a duty to assist error. A VA examination is required to determine if the Veteran's current mental health conditions are related to his service, including his in-service occupation as a firefighter and reports of witnessing death and grievous bodily injuries.

The Board denied the Veteran's request for an effective date prior to July 15, 2019 for service connection for posttraumatic stress disorder with major depressive disorder. The claim was not pending before this date.

The Veteran's PTSD resulted in total occupational and social impairment between March 1, 2017, and April 29, 2019, and between June 1, 2019, and July 8, 2020. The Board granted a disability rating of 70 percent for these periods.

The Board has dismissed the Veteran's appeals regarding service connection for obstructive sleep apnea and posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), to include claim for an acquired psychiatric disorder due to the Veteran's withdrawal of their appeal prior to a decision being made.

The Veteran's PTSD with unspecified depressive disorder is rated at 70 percent disabling, and the Board denied an initial rating in excess of 70 percent. The Veteran's TDIU based solely on PTSD was also denied.

The Veteran's appeal for service connection of PTSD was dismissed due to their death.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including PTSD, right and left knee strains, chronic sinusitis, hypertension, and other conditions, rendered him unable to secure and follow substantially gainful employment since December 16, 2010. An effective date of December 16, 2010 is granted for the award of TDIU.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for PTSD other than his already service-connected unspecified trauma and stressor related disorder, finding that there is no current disability.

The Veteran's PTSD symptoms have resulted in an initial rating of 70 percent, but no higher, effective January 8, 2024.,Additionally, the Veteran has been granted a TDIU based on his service-connected PTSD.

The Veteran's PTSD was evaluated at 70 percent, and the Board found that it did not meet the criteria for a higher rating due to occupational and social impairment with reduced reliability and productivity.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disability, including PTSD, bipolar disorder, depression, anxiety, and sleep disorders, was denied as he failed to report for necessary VA examinations without providing good cause.

The Board has denied service connection for neck disability, bilateral foot disability, and an acquired psychiatric disorder (to include schizophrenia and PTSD) as there is no evidence of current disabilities or a nexus to service.,The Veteran did not provide good cause for missing scheduled VA examinations for his claimed conditions.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for a disability evaluation in excess of 70 percent for PTSD with major depressive disorder and panic disorder, as well as his claim for TDIU due to insufficient evidence regarding employment history.

The Veteran's PTSD is rated at a 100 percent since September 23, 2023.,An earlier effective date for the grant of service connection for PTSD at a 70 percent rating prior to September 23, 2013, is denied.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including PTSD, diabetes mellitus, and diabetic neuropathy, render him unable to secure or follow a substantially gainful occupation. The Board finds that TDIU is granted effective August 10, 2022.

The Veteran's bilateral pes planus is granted service connection. Service connection for PTSD is denied. The TDIU claim is granted, and the GI and right knee disability claims are remanded.

The Veteran's claim for a disability rating of 100 percent for PTSD from September 24, 2019 is granted.,The Veteran's claim for an evaluation in excess of 70 percent for PTSD prior to September 24, 2019 is denied.