PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) Board decisions

The Board denied the veteran's claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, to include PTSD, due to a lack of evidence showing a current diagnosis of PTSD or any other psychiatric disorder during or recent to the review period.

The Board granted a 70 percent evaluation for PTSD with depression and insomnia, effective January 31, 2023, but no earlier. It also granted a total disability evaluation based on individual unemployability (TDIU) beginning September 23, 2023.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for a total disability rating based on individual unemployability (TDIU) due to service-connected disabilities, finding that the evidence did not support a conclusion that his service-connected conditions prevented him from securing or following substantially gainful employment.

The Board remands the claim for a de novo review of the evidence, as relevant evidence was not considered in the previous decision.

The Board granted service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, diagnosed as major depressive disorder (MDD) and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), finding that the evidence supports a link between these conditions and the Veteran's active military service.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim alleging a clear and unmistakable error (CUE) in the November 2007 rating decision that awarded an initial 10 percent rating for PTSD.

The Board granted service connection for a bilateral eye disability (pinguecula and dry eye syndrome) on a direct basis, but dismissed claims for earlier effective dates and service connections for PTSD, rectal bleeding, left leg condition, and other neuropathies. The Board also denied an earlier effective date for the 50 percent rating for migraine headaches.

The Board granted an effective date of August 3, 2021, for the assignment of a 70 percent rating for the Veteran's PTSD with TBI residuals.

The Board granted service connection for posttraumatic stress syndrome (PTSD) due to the evidence being in equipoise as to whether PTSD is due to active service.

The Board remands the claim for a retrospective medical opinion to assess and discuss the severity of the Veteran's service-connected PTSD throughout the entire period on appeal.

The Board granted service connection for right shoulder arthritis and denied service connection for bilateral hearing loss. The remaining claims were remanded to correct a pre-decisional duty to assist error.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, to include PTSD, and for earlier effective dates for a total disability rating based on individual unemployability (TDIU) and basic eligibility to Dependents' Educational Assistance (DEA).

The Veteran's service-connected PTSD with MDD, recurrent, moderate was granted a disability rating of 100 percent, and she was also granted special monthly compensation based on housebound criteria.

The Board remands the claims for service connection for posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), tinnitus, and a right hand disability due to pre-decisional duty to assist errors.

The appeal seeking entitlement to service connection for hypertension, sleep apnea, posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), and tinnitus is dismissed due to the Veteran's death.

The Veteran was granted a total disability rating based on individual unemployability (TDIU) and eligibility for Dependents Educational Assistance under 38 U.S.C. Chapter 35, but the claim for a higher disability rating for PTSD and SMC based on housebound status were denied.

The Board denied an earlier effective date for the grant of service connection for PTSD, finding that the August 2018 rating decision became final and no intent to file a claim was received between then and May 5, 2021.

The Board granted an increased rating of 50 percent for PTSD, finding the Veteran's symptoms included occupational and social impairment with reduced reliability and productivity.

The Board granted an earlier effective date of February 26, 1996, for the award of service connection for PTSD based on newly associated records that were not available during previous adjudications.

The Board denied a 100 percent rating for the Veteran's mental health disability prior to July 9, 2025 and remanded several issues related to service connection.