PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) Board decisions

The Board granted service connection for PTSD, bipolar disorder, and thoracolumbar strain with arthritis, and assigned initial ratings. The issues of Parkinson's disease, dementia, cervical neck strain, spinal stenosis, TDIU, and special monthly compensation were remanded.

The Board denied service connection for posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) as the Veteran does not have a current diagnosis of PTSD and his reported symptoms are encompassed by his already service-connected generalized anxiety disorder.

The Board denied an initial rating higher than 70 percent for PTSD and remanded several service connection claims, including dyspnea, chronic fatigue syndrome, fibromyalgia, irritable bowel syndrome, obstructive sleep apnea, low back disability, and right lower extremity radiculopathy of the sciatic nerve.

The Board granted a 100 percent disability rating for PTSD with alcohol use disorder from October 31, 2019.

The Veteran's date of entitlement to TDIU most likely arose in 2009, but the earliest effective date granted is November 24, 2014.

The Board denied the veteran's claim for service connection for posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) due to a lack of credible evidence supporting his reported in-service stressors.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for right ear hearing loss and remanded the issue of an increased rating for post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) with alcohol use disorder.

The Board dismissed the claims for service connection for a back disability and an acquired psychiatric disability, as the Veteran does not have a current diagnosis of a psychiatric disability and the claim for the back disability is now moot due to grant of treatment purposes only benefits.

The Board denied a rating in excess of 30 percent for posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) as the evidence did not support a higher rating.

The Board remands the issues of entitlement to an initial disability rating in excess of 30 percent for PTSD prior to March 30, 2023 and a disability rating in excess of 70 percent from March 30, 2023 for further development.

The Board remands the issues of service connection for a bilateral foot disorder, an acquired psychiatric disorder, a skin disorder, and a sleep disorder, as well as an evaluation in excess of 10 percent for cystitis, due to the need for further development.

The Veteran withdrew the appeal for service connection of an acquired psychiatric disorder other than PTSD.

The Board granted service connection for fibromyalgia and denied service connection for PTSD, while remanding the issue of a cervical spine disability.

The appeal concerning the issue of entitlement to service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, to include PTSD due to military sexual trauma and major depressive disorder, is dismissed without prejudice due to the Veteran's death.

The Board remands the Veteran's claim for service connection for PTSD due to an inadequate VA examination and etiology opinion.

The Board granted an effective date of October 13, 2021, for the award of a 50 percent rating for service-connected PTSD.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for increased ratings for various disabilities, including lumbar spine degenerative arthritis, radiculopathy of both femoral and sciatic nerves, tension headaches, residual scarring, and PTSD.

The Board granted service connection for an acquired psychiatric condition, to include PTSD, based on the evidence showing a current diagnosis and a link to the Veteran's active service.

The Board remands the issue of entitlement to service connection for an acquired psychiatric disability for treatment purposes only under 38 U.S.C. Chapter 17, as additional evidence and examination are needed.

The Board denied a rating in excess of 70 percent for PTSD but granted a total disability rating based on individual unemployability due to service-connected PTSD effective February 1, 2023.