PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) Board decisions

The Veteran's PTSD is currently rated at 50 percent, and the Board finds that a higher rating is not warranted based on his symptoms. The Veteran has some impairment in social and occupational functioning but does not meet the criteria for a higher rating.

The Board has determined that there is a clear and unmistakable error in the finding of PTSD, and the evidence does not support current diagnoses for any other acquired psychiatric conditions. Therefore, service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder to include PTSD is denied.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for PTSD and neck disability due to inadequate medical opinions. The AOJ must ensure that new and relevant evidence is considered in determining whether there was a pre-existing condition of PTSD or neck disability, and if so, whether it was aggravated by service.

The Veteran's left foot pain to include plantar fasciitis is denied as the evidence does not support a finding that it began during service or is related to service.,Service connection for migraine including migraine variants is granted as there is evidence showing the disability began during service and continues to persist.,Chronic sinusitis is denied as the Veteran's current diagnosis of allergic rhinitis did not begin during service, nor was he exposed to burn pit toxins that would allow for presumptive service connection under VA regulations.,Right foot heel condition is denied due to lack of evidence showing a nexus between the current disability and service.,PTSD is denied as there is no evidence of an in-service stressor or post-service diagnosis meeting DSM-5 criteria.

The Veteran's claims for earlier effective dates for service connection and a 70 percent disability rating for PTSD were denied.,An effective date prior to September 21, 2023, for the award of a 70% disability rating for PTSD was not granted.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for left foot disability, right foot disability, acquired psychiatric disorder, and colon cancer residuals due to duty-to-assist errors. The issues are being remanded for further development.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient evidence regarding the Veteran's claimed acquired psychiatric disorders, including PTSD. The Veteran was involved in a stressful incident during service and claims personal assault experiences that may have contributed to his current mental health conditions.

The Veteran's PTSD is currently rated at 50 percent, and the Board has determined that a higher rating of more than 50 percent is not warranted based on his symptoms.

The Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorders, including PTSD and an unspecified anxiety disorder, are granted as service connected due to a favorable nexus opinion.

The Veteran's PTSD is granted at a 50 percent rating, effective from the date of the decision.

The Board denied a disability rating in excess of 70 percent for service-connected PTSD, finding that the severity, frequency, and duration of the Veteran's PTSD symptoms did not more nearly approximate total social impairment.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for PTSD is denied, and the claim for an acquired psychiatric disability other than PTSD is remanded due to insufficient evidence.

The Veteran's appeal for an increased rating in excess of 70 percent for PTSD was denied. The Board found that the severity of his PTSD did not rise to the level required for a higher rating, with symptoms adequately addressed by the current 70 percent rating. For TDIU, the Veteran met the schedular criteria and was granted entitlement due to his inability to secure or follow substantially gainful employment due to service-connected disabilities.

The Veteran's PTSD and MDD have been granted a rating of 100 percent, effective from the date of the decision. The issue of entitlement to TDIU is moot due to the 100 percent schedular rating.

The Board has remanded the case due to a lack of verification for the Veteran's reported in-service incident where he was shot in the chest by a fellow soldier. The claim will be reconsidered with this information.

The Veteran's death was caused by metabolic and respiratory acidosis due to hepatic encephalopathy, liver failure, and chronic liver disease. The Board found that the Veteran's alcohol abuse in an attempt to self-medicate his PTSD symptoms contributed to the development of his liver conditions and ultimately led to his death.

The Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorder, specifically PTSD, is granted as service connected due to a confirmed in-service stressor.

The Veteran has withdrawn his appeals for increased ratings of PTSD with anxiety and pleural plaques with known asbestos exposure.

The Veteran's PTSD is granted as service-connected due to an in-service assault, with the Board finding that her statements and behavior changes provide credible supporting evidence for the claimed stressor.

The Board dismissed all claims for earlier effective dates and higher ratings related to the Veteran's PTSD, facial scars with disfigurement, and painful scars of the face.