PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) Board decisions

The Board has granted service connection for PTSD, finding that the Veteran's current symptoms are linked to his military service.

The Veteran meets the schedular criteria for a TDIU due to his service-connected PTSD and left-hand peripheral neuropathy, which have rendered him unable to secure or follow a substantially gainful employment. The Board granted this claim.

The Veteran has withdrawn his appeals regarding the earlier effective dates for PTSD, tinnitus, and bilateral hearing loss disability.

The Veteran's service connection claims for tinnitus, bilateral hearing loss, headaches (claimed as migraines), PTSD, and a lung disorder are all denied.,There is no evidence of current disabilities in any of these conditions that meet the criteria for VA compensation.

The Veteran's PTSD and adjustment disorder with anxiety are granted service connection, as is his tachycardia secondary to the adjustment disorder. However, hypertension is denied as secondary to the adjustment disorder.

The Veteran's appeal for increased ratings for residuals of gunshot wound of the left thigh and PTSD has been denied. The separate ratings for scars and painful scars have been granted, but a rating in excess of 30 percent for PTSD remains denied.

The Veteran's bilateral hearing loss is rated as noncompensable, the left ankle disability is rated at 20%, and PTSD is rated at 50%. The ratings are granted.

The Board dismissed the appeal because the appellant requested to withdraw it before a decision was made.

The Veteran's PTSD, alcohol dependence, and unspecified depressive disorder resulted in occupational and social impairment with deficiencies in most areas since February 24, 2020. The Board remanded the case for further development.

The Veteran's TDIU claim is granted effective from March 27, 2011. The hearing loss claim is remanded for further development.

The Veteran's acquired psychiatric disability, including PTSD with anxiety and depressed mood, is rated at 50 percent. The Board found that a higher rating was not warranted.,The Veteran’s TDIU claim has been remanded due to his service-connected disabilities.

The Board dismissed the appeal due to the appellant's death, and no service connection issues remain on appeal.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to concerns about the credibility of a private medical opinion and the need for further examination.

The Veteran's claim for a higher rating for PTSD is being remanded due to the need for additional psychiatric treatment records from the Greenville Vet Center.

The Veteran's PTSD is rated at 70 percent, effective August 20, 2014. The Board found that the Veteran’s disability more closely approximates the picture contemplated by the 70 percent rating prior to September 2, 2020.

The Veteran's service-connected conditions rendered him unable to secure and maintain substantially gainful employment, leading to a grant of TDIU. Prior to January 23, 2012, the Veteran was granted SMC based on the need for regular aid and attendance due to his service-connected disabilities.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for a skin disability is remanded. The Board also found that the criteria for an effective date earlier than July 12, 2016 for the grant of service connection for PTSD are not met.

The Veteran's TDIU claim is granted, effective from April 17, 2008. The rating for his heart disability remains at 30 percent and the rating for his diabetes remains at 10 percent.

The Veteran's claims for hepatitis B, left knee disability, back disability, and acquired psychiatric disability were denied as there was no new and material evidence to reopen the hepatitis claim. The left knee and back disabilities are not service-connected due to lack of a current diagnosis or medical etiology.

The Board denied service connection for lung disorder, bilateral hearing loss, tinnitus, dental disorder, and acquired psychiatric disorder (PTSD). The Veteran's lung disorder was not related to service or asbestos exposure. His bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus were not shown to have started within one year of separation from service. Service connection was also denied for his dental condition due to lack of evidence of a compensable disability. Finally, the Board found that service connection could not be granted for PTSD as it is presumed related to active duty.