PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) Board decisions

The Veteran's claim for PTSD was initially denied in 1999, but service connection was later granted based on additional records received after the initial denial. The Board has now granted an effective date of September 28, 1998.

The Veteran's appeal of a higher evaluation for PTSD is dismissed due to procedural defects, specifically the untimeliness of his Notice of Disagreement (NOD).

The Veteran's appeal for a higher evaluation of PTSD was dismissed due to procedural issues, as the VA Form 10182 was not timely filed.

The Board has found that the Appellant's discharge from service is not a bar to VA compensation benefits, but it was an error in fulfilling VA's duty to assist not to obtain a medical opinion addressing the extent of any psychiatric symptoms during service and their effect on the Appellant's behavior. The matter is therefore remanded for further action.

The Veteran's claim for an earlier effective date than March 1, 2009, for additional dependency compensation for his child was denied as he did not meet the criteria for additional dependency compensation prior to this date.

The Veteran's PTSD with alcohol use disorder is rated at 70 percent for the period prior to February 10, 2021 (with a temporary total rating from February 13, 2020, to May 8, 2020).,A higher rating of over 70 percent is denied.,The effective date for TDIU has been granted as December 21, 2017.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for PTSD was denied in the October 2016 rating decision, but it was granted and assigned a disability rating of 50% effective June 25, 2018, based on new evidence submitted by the Veteran.

The Board has granted the Veteran's claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD and depressive disorder. The evidence is at least in balance regarding whether his current conditions are related to his military service.

The Board has granted service connection for PTSD with major depression, finding that the Veteran's symptoms are related to his military service and resolving all reasonable doubt in favor of the claimant.

The Veteran's appeal for increased disability ratings for posttraumatic stress disorder, removal of left sixth rib, and tender thorax scar has been dismissed due to the Veteran's death during the pendency of the appeal.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is etiologically related to service, and therefore grants service connection for PTSD.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient medical opinions regarding the Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorders and their relationship to service.

The Veteran's claim for an effective date of December 8, 2022 for the grant of service connection for PTSD was granted. The earliest possible effective date has been assigned.

The Veteran's claim for an effective date of December 8, 2022 for the grant of service connection for PTSD was granted. The earliest possible effective date has been assigned.

The Veteran's appeal for a temporary total evaluation due to hospital treatment in excess of 21 days is denied because the treatment provided was not consistent with hospital care, and thus does not meet the criteria under 38 C.F.R. § 4.29.

The Board has determined that the Veteran does not have a current disability of bilateral hearing loss for VA purposes and therefore, service connection is denied. The claims for tinnitus, an acquired psychiatric disorder (including PTSD), obstructive sleep apnea, and left knee strain are remanded due to pre-decisional duty to assist errors.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for lower back disability, migraine headaches, fibromyalgia, CFS, and PTSD due to lack of a current diagnosis. The appeal is now remanded for further development.

The Veteran's service-connection claim for PTSD is granted as there is a causal relationship between the Veteran's PTSD and her in-service stressor events.

The Veteran's service-connected PTSD is granted, and he is assigned a 70 percent rating effective July 15, 2019. The claim for depression as a manifestation of PTSD is also granted.

The Veteran's claims for migraine headaches, right knee condition, and acquired psychiatric disorder (including PTSD and depression) are being remanded due to the need for additional medical examinations and evaluations.