PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) Board decisions

The Veteran's claim for PTSD was granted with an effective date of November 7, 2006. The Board found that the September 2007 rating decision incorrectly applied the law and should have considered new service records received in 1994, which established a confirmed in-service stressor.

The Veteran's claim for an earlier effective date of the grant of service connection for PTSD is granted, as his intent to file a claim was received on May 16, 2018 and he submitted a complete supplemental claim within one year. The modernized review system applies due to the exclusion of the intent-to-file framework in the previous regulations.

The Veteran's current psychiatric disability, including PTSD, is not shown to be related to any credible stressor event experienced in service.

The Board has determined that there is no evidence of a current acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD, and thus the claim for service connection is denied.

The Veteran's PTSD is rated at 50 percent prior to February 26, 2020. The Board found that the symptoms did not meet the criteria for a higher rating due to occupational and social impairment with reduced reliability and productivity.

The Veteran's appeal has been dismissed due to his death. The Board does not have jurisdiction to proceed with the claims as they are no longer valid.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for hypertension, left knee disability, right knee disability, PTSD, erectile dysfunction, and low back disability have been dismissed as the Veteran withdrew these claims prior to a decision being made.,Service connection has been granted for hemorrhoids. The evidence is at least in equipoise regarding whether the Veteran's current low back disability is related to his service.

The Veteran's claim for PTSD was filed prior to May 10, 2019. However, the effective date cannot be earlier than May 10, 2019 because the diagnosis of PTSD did not manifest until that date.

The Veteran's appeal was dismissed as the claimant withdrew their appeal for attorney fees based on a July 2021 rating decision that granted service connection for TBI and PTSD, combined with a 30% rating for PTSD.

The Veteran's claim for a higher rating for his service-connected PTSD is remanded due to the need for updated treatment records and a new examination.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities do not render him in need of regular aid and attendance or substantially confined to his dwelling due to service-connected conditions, resulting in a denial for special monthly compensation based on aid and attendance and housebound status.

The Veteran's PTSD and anxiety disorder have been granted service connection. However, his increased rating for anxiety disorder and TDIU claims are remanded due to the need for further medical evaluation.

The Board has remanded the case for further development and clarification regarding the Veteran's dates of service in National Guard, as well as opinions on whether his 2012 bipolar disorder is related to Hurricane Katrina participation and if any current psychiatric condition is aggravated by subsequent service.

The Veteran's claim for an increased rating for PTSD is being remanded due to the need for additional medical records and further evaluation.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD and depression, is being remanded due to insufficient evidence regarding the nature of his in-service stressors and a need for additional medical opinions.

The Veteran's appeal for a rating in excess of 70 percent for PTSD prior to December 20, 2018 and his TDIU claim have been dismissed as he withdrew both issues through an Appeals Satisfaction Notice.

The Board has granted service connection for PTSD, bilateral hearing loss, and tinnitus. The Veteran's PTSD is related to his active-duty service in Vietnam. His bilateral hearing loss began during or within one year of separation from service. Tinnitus also began during service.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's claimed PTSD is not service-connected as there is no credible evidence to support his reported in-service stressors, and thus he cannot meet the criteria for service connection.

The Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD and other specified trauma or stressor related disorder, is granted as service connected. The initial rating for left wrist sprain and right wrist sprain remains denied. TDIU is remanded.

The Veteran's TDIU claim is dismissed as moot because he is already receiving a 100% disability rating for his service-connected COPD and SMC based on housebound status, which covers the entire appeal period.