PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) Board decisions

The Veteran's claim for TDIU based on service-connected PTSD is remanded due to a duty-to-assist error in obtaining employment information from his employer.

This decision grants effective dates no earlier than July 17, 2017 for the Veteran's service-connected PTSD, intervertebral disc syndrome of the lumbar spine with degenerative arthritis, radiculopathy (sciatic) of the right lower extremity, left hip strain (extension), a 10 percent rating for left hip strain with limitation of flexion, and right hip strain with impairment (extension).,An earlier effective date is granted based on the Veteran's Intent to File form submitted on July 17, 2017.

The Board has remanded the claims for an acquired psychiatric disorder and CAD due to insufficient medical opinions in the March 2025 rating decision. The Veteran's service connection claims are being remanded to obtain adequate VA examinations and medical opinions.

The Veteran's PTSD is manifested by occupational and social impairment with deficiencies in most areas, warranting a 70 percent evaluation.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for PTSD was granted with an effective date of July 14, 2014. The Board found that the Veteran had a current diagnosis of PTSD and established that it existed at the time of his July 14, 2014, claim.

The Board dismissed all appeals as the Veteran withdrew his claims for earlier effective dates and initial ratings, except for the SMC based on housebound criteria being met. The claim for SMC was denied because the evidence did not show that the Veteran was permanently housebound prior to April 26, 2018.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection due to a duty-to-assist error, specifically regarding missing VA treatment records and verification of stressors. The Veteran's bilateral knee disorder and COPD are being examined again, while PTSD is being verified.

The Veteran's service-connected PTSD resulted in symptoms such as hypervigilance, avoidance of reminders of traumatic events, re-experiencing traumatic events, pervasive negative beliefs, feelings of numbness, near-continuous panic or depression affecting the ability to function independently. However, at no point during the appeal period were these symptoms severe enough to result in total occupational and social impairment.

The appeal for service connection for sleep apnea is dismissed because the Veteran already has established service connection. The psychiatric disability claim, including PTSD, is remanded for further examination and opinion.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for PTSD with major depressive disorder was granted, and the effective date of this award is set at April 7, 1993.

The Board has decided that the Veteran does not have a current diagnosis of plantar fasciitis and denied service connection for this condition. The appeal regarding posttraumatic stress disorder is remanded due to incomplete verification of an in-service stressor.

The Veteran's TDIU and SMC for housebound status are granted based on service-connected PTSD from October 12, 2023, and CAD from October 1, 2022. The appeals were granted due to the severity of these conditions preventing the Veteran from securing or following substantially gainful employment.

The Veteran's appeals for various conditions and ratings have been dismissed due to the Veteran's withdrawal of his appeal prior to a decision being made.

The Veteran's IBS was granted service connection, while the reduction in PTSD rating from 50% to 30% is partially upheld.

The Veteran's service-connected PTSD renders him unable to secure and follow a substantially gainful occupation, warranting a TDIU.

The Board has granted service connection for sleep apnea and posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), finding that the Veteran's conditions are related to his military service.

The Veteran's PTSD rating was reduced from 100% to 70% effective January 1, 2021. The Board has ordered remand due to the failure to obtain VA treatment records following his discharge in December 2020.

The Board has granted service connection for Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) due to in-service stressors, including exposure to SCUD missile attacks during deployment. Other psychiatric symptoms are considered part of the PTSD diagnosis.

The Board has granted service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD and other anxiety/depression disorders, related to combat stressors during active duty.,Service connection was also granted for a lower back disability, linked to the Veteran's in-service injury while deployed. ,However, the claim for secondary service connection for erectile dysfunction (ED) due to service-connected conditions or as secondary to an acquired psychiatric disorder is denied.

The Veteran's cause of death was listed as cardiac arrest, which is not service connected. The Board found no evidence linking the Veteran's service-connected PTSD or other conditions to his obesity and subsequent diabetes mellitus type II and coronary artery disease.