PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) Board decisions

The Board granted an initial rating of 70 percent for the service-connected acquired psychiatric disorder, variously diagnosed as posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and major depressive disorder.

The Board denied a disability rating greater than 70 percent for PTSD from September 27, 2022, finding the Veteran's symptoms more closely approximated occupational and social impairment with reduced reliability and productivity.

The Board granted an initial 70 percent disability rating for PTSD but denied an earlier effective date for the award of service connection.

The Board granted a 70 percent rating for post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and denied service connection for various other conditions, including cluster headaches, traumatic brain injury, allergic rhinitis, and others. Some claims were remanded.

The Board denied an increased evaluation for PTSD greater than 70 percent but granted a total disability rating based on individual unemployability and special monthly compensation at the housebound rate effective July 28, 2020.

The Board remands the claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disability, including PTSD and bipolar disorder, to correct pre-decisional duty to assist errors.

The Board remands the claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disability, to include PTSD, due to a need to verify the Veteran's reported stressor.

The Veteran's PTSD with depressive disorder was granted an increased rating of 70 percent, but no higher, from December 31, 2019. Other claims were denied.

The Board granted an initial disability rating of 70 percent for posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) with generalized anxiety disorder, effective January 5, 2023, and denied service connection for bilateral hearing loss. The appeal was dismissed for persistent depressive disorder as it is not clearly distinguishable from the Veteran's already service-connected PTSD.

The Board remands the claims for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disability and hearing loss right ear, other than tinnitus, to ensure that VA complies with its required duty to assist procedures.

The Board denied an initial disability rating greater than 50 percent for PTSD, finding that the Veteran's symptoms did not warrant a higher rating.

The Board denied increased ratings for PTSD, right thumb disability, and right thumb scar but granted a 10% rating for the painful right thumb scar. The claims for increased initial ratings for bilateral wrist DeQuervain's syndrome and tendinitis were remanded.

The Board denied service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, to include PTSD, as the evidence did not support a link between the Veteran's claimed in-service stressor and his current psychiatric condition.

The Board denied an initial rating in excess of 50 percent for service-connected PTSD, finding that the Veteran's symptoms did not more closely approximate occupational and social impairment with deficiencies in most areas.

The Board grants service connection for posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) based on the evidence that it had its onset during active duty.

The Veteran's migraine headaches are granted a 50 percent rating, while her GERD is denied an increased rating. Service connection for an acquired psychiatric disability and PTSD was granted.

The Board granted service connection for the cause of the Veteran's death, finding that his service-connected PTSD and coronary artery disease contributed to his death.

The appeal was withdrawn by the Veteran's authorized representative before the Board promulgated a decision.

The Board granted initial ratings for lumbosacral degenerative disc disease and radiculopathies but denied an increased rating for PTSD. The claims for service connection for fibromyalgia and chronic fatigue syndrome were remanded.

The Board granted an effective date of October 8, 1993, for the Veteran's service connected acquired psychiatric disorder.