PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) Board decisions

The Board denied service connection for an acquired mental disorder other than PTSD, including dysthymia, finding that the evidence did not support a link to active service or a service-connected disability.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection for left and right shoulder disorders, as well as for a rating in excess of 10 percent for DJD of the right and left knees due to additional development being needed.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's service-connected disabilities do not prevent him from securing and following substantially gainful employment, thus denying his claim for a total disability rating based on individual unemployability (TDIU).

The Veteran's service-connected allergic rhinitis and PTSD have been granted initial evaluations, with the rating for allergic rhinitis restored to 30 percent effective February 1, 2017. The Veteran is also granted a higher evaluation of 50 percent for PTSD prior to March 29, 2016.

The Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorders, including PTSD and associated alcohol dependence, depression, and anxiety are granted as they are related to his service.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for PTSD and depression has been reopened due to the submission of new evidence. The case is being remanded for further evaluation.

The Board denied service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD, as secondary to the Veteran's service-connected peptic ulcer disease. The evidence did not support a nexus between the Veteran's current psychiatric condition and his military service or his service-connected peptic ulcers.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder (claimed as PTSD) and a sleep disorder due to incomplete development of evidence, including lack of specific notice regarding personal assault stressors. The Veteran will need to provide additional information about any outstanding treatment records and complete service treatment records must be obtained.

The Veteran's PTSD was not manifested by total occupational and social impairment, but she experienced reduced reliability and productivity. The appeal is denied for a rating in excess of 10 percent prior to June 14, 2017, granted a 30 percent rating from June 14, 2017 to January 20, 2021, and denied for a rating in excess of 50 percent from January 21, 2021 to June 23, 2021.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for bilateral hearing loss, tinnitus, and PTSD have been denied. The remaining issues are remanded.

The Veteran's appeal for a rating greater than 30 percent for PTSD prior to February 10, 2016 was denied. The Board found that the Veteran did not show occupational and social impairment warranting such a higher rating during this period.,The appeals for service connection for low back disorder, migraine headaches, and chest pains radiating to left arm were also REMANDED as additional development is required.

The Veteran's appeal for a higher rating for PTSD prior to August 7, 2021 has been dismissed as the appellant requested withdrawal of all remaining issues associated with this appeal.

The Veteran's appeals for earlier effective dates for a 70 percent disability rating for PTSD and TDIU have been withdrawn by the Veteran's attorney.

The Veteran's appeal for an earlier effective date for PTSD was dismissed. The claim for a rating greater than 70 percent for PTSD is denied.

The Veteran's PTSD and chronic schizophrenia have caused total social and occupational impairment throughout the period on appeal, warranting an initial 100 percent rating.

The Veteran's PTSD is rated at 70 percent, and he is granted a TDIU based on his service-connected PTSD.

The Board has decided to remand the case for further development and consideration, including obtaining a VA medical opinion regarding whether the appellant was insane at the time of his misconduct leading to his other than honorable discharge. The issues of service connection for PTSD and the character of discharge are inextricably intertwined.

The Veteran's service connection for PTSD was granted with an earlier effective date of August 5, 2002. The appeal is granted as the Veteran is eligible to receive past-due benefits attorney fees.

The Board denied the Veteran's appeal as his June 2014 substantive appeal was not timely filed, and thus, the claims of service connection for various conditions were not considered.

The Veteran's disability rating for her back disability was reduced from 40 percent to 20 percent, effective July 31, 2020. The reduction was not proper and the rating is restored.