PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) Board decisions

The Veteran's PTSD symptoms were found to be severe enough for a 70 percent disability rating, effective from April 11, 2019.

The Veteran's appeal for an increased disability rating in excess of 70 percent for his PTSD with major depressive disorder, alcohol abuse disorder, and insomnia is remanded due to incomplete records. The issue of entitlement to a total disability rating based on individual unemployability (TDIU) is also remanded as it is inextricably intertwined with the increased rating claim.

The Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorder, PTSD with depression, is related to a verified in-service stressor.,The history of pelvic inflammatory disease resulting in infertility was also linked to the same in-service event.

The Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorder, previously rated as unspecified trauma and stressor related disorder, is currently rated at 30 percent. The Board found the symptoms do not warrant a higher rating due to occasional decreases in work efficiency and intermittent periods of inability to perform occupational tasks.

The Veteran's appeal of an earlier effective date for service connection for PTSD has been dismissed as the Veteran and his representative withdrew their appeal during a hearing.

The Veteran's claims for initial compensable rating for hypothyroidism, increased ratings for major depressive disorder with posttraumatic stress disorder, panic disorder and specific phobia, earlier effective dates for various conditions, and TDIU, SMC, and DEA are being remanded due to the need for additional medical opinions and evaluations.

The Board has granted a 70 percent disability rating for the Veteran's service-connected acquired psychiatric disability, but denied a higher rating. The case is being remanded to obtain all outstanding VA treatment records, specifically mental health treatment records.

The Veteran's service-connected PTSD is now rated at 70 percent, but no higher, reflecting significant impairment in most areas of functioning.

The appeal for service connection for conductive hearing loss of the right ear is dismissed. The Veteran's PTSD with unspecified depressive disorder and other specified trauma and stressor related disorder has been rated at 50 percent since January 8, 2020, but his appeal for a higher rating remains pending.

The Veteran's PTSD alone has been found to preclude him from securing and following a substantially gainful occupation since December 15, 2021. A total disability rating due to individual unemployability (TDIU) is granted.

Service connection is granted for PTSD. The Veteran's PTSD is related to a personal assault stressor during service. Service connection for diabetes mellitus type II is remanded.

The Veteran's claims for earlier effective dates for the grants of service connection for PTSD, lumbar strain, cervical strain, left knee strain, right knee strain, and right shoulder strain are denied.,The Veteran's claim for an increased rating in excess of 50 percent for PTSD is also denied.

The Veteran's PTSD and Bell's palsy have been granted service connection.,However, the Veteran's bilateral hearing loss disability claim has been denied.

The Veteran's PTSD has been rated at 50 percent since October 4, 2022. The Board is remanding the case to consider whether a higher rating is warranted.

The Veteran's PTSD is rated at 50 percent, and the Board denied a higher rating.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including hypothyroidism, PTSD, and diabetes mellitus, have prevented him from securing or following a substantially gainful occupation as of June 14, 2021. The Board has granted an effective date of June 14, 2021 for the TDIU award and DEA eligibility.

The Veteran's claim for a higher rating for his PTSD with bipolar II disorder is granted, and he is now rated at 70 percent. The criteria for a 100 percent rating are not met.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for migraine disorder is dismissed as the Veteran did not timely file a Notice of Disagreement.,Service connection granted for acquired psychiatric disorder, including adjustment disorder with mixed anxiety and depressed mood (claimed as PTSD), secondary to service-connected tinnitus.

The Board has granted service connection for PTSD due to new and relevant evidence submitted by the Veteran, including a stressor statement and VA examination that supports the diagnosis of PTSD related to an in-service assault.

The Board has determined that the Veteran is in need of personal care services for a minimum of six continuous months due to his inability to perform ADL tasks such as bathing and dressing, primarily caused by upper and lower extremity peripheral neuropathy. The PCAFC eligibility determination is remanded for further review based on the best interest of the Veteran and evaluation of remaining eligibility criteria.