PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) Board decisions

The Board denied a 70 percent rating for the service-connected PTSD prior to September 2, 2022.

The Board remands the matter for a new VA medical examination to evaluate the nature and severity of the Veteran's psychiatric symptoms.

The Board remands the Veteran's claims for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder and erectile dysfunction due to a pre-decisional duty to assist error.

The veteran's appeal for service connection for generalized anxiety disorder, major depressive disorder, PTSD, coronary artery disease, and hypertension was dismissed as it was not timely filed.

The appeal for service connection for right lower extremity radiculopathy was dismissed, and the claim for a disability rating in excess of 70 percent for PTSD was denied. The claims for increased ratings for left ankle conditions were remanded.

The Board dismissed the claims for a compensable rating for headaches, an increased rating for PTSD and obstructive sleep apnea with asthma, as well as denied service connection for various conditions including allergies, bronchiectasis, nasal polyps, nausea, severe anxiety, severe depression, sexual dysfunction, suicidal ideations, and vertigo.

The Veteran's PTSD is granted a higher initial rating of 70 percent, while the claim for a higher disability rating for obstructive sleep apnea with asthma is denied.

The appeal was dismissed as a matter of law, except for the grant of an initial rating of 10 percent for right knee limitation of extension.

The Board denied service connection for PTSD due to the lack of verified in-service stressors and insufficient evidence linking the Veteran's current condition to his military service.

The Board denied initial ratings in excess of 30 percent prior to January 23, 2024, and in excess of 50 percent from that date for the Veteran's service-connected PTSD with adjustment disorder and depressed mood.

The Board granted service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, to include PTSD with alcohol and substance use disorders.

The Board granted service connection for posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) related to in-service activities as a military police officer.

The Board granted an evaluation of 50 percent for PTSD and remanded the claims for service connection for a left knee disability and lumbar spine condition.

The appeal of a June 2024 Fee Decision finding attorney E.G. eligible to the direct payment of fees from past due benefits awarded in a June 2024 rating decision granting service connection for PTSD is dismissed as moot.

The Board denied increased ratings for larynx cancer, PTSD, bilateral hearing loss, and tinnitus. A 10 percent rating was granted for hypertension, but the claims for colon cancer with residuals and obstructive sleep apnea were remanded.

The Board granted an initial disability rating of 50 percent for PTSD prior to June 18, 2019.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for an increased rating for obstructive sleep apnea and a compensable rating for allergic rhinitis, while remanding claims for service connection for adjustment disorder with mixed anxiety and depressed mood and posttraumatic stress disorder.

The Board granted a 70 percent rating for PTSD and MDD with anxious distress, but no higher.

The Board denied service connection for PTSD, restored the prior 50 percent disability rating for adjustment disorder with mixed depression and anxiety, chronic, with panic attacks, granted a 70 percent initial rating for acquired psychiatric disability, and granted TDIU.

The appeal for the issues of PTSD, bilateral hearing loss, tinnitus and sinusitis are dismissed as a matter of law. The claim for a compensable rating for hypertension is denied.