PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) Board decisions

The Board denied the Veteran's appeal for an initial rating greater than 70 percent for posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) based on the evidence showing symptoms that do not meet the criteria for a higher rating.

The Board denied the Veteran's request for an earlier effective date for the award of service connection for post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), finding that June 20, 2022 is the earliest possible effective date.

The Board granted an initial 70 percent rating for posttraumatic stress disorder with alcohol use disorder, as the Veteran's condition manifested as occupational and social impairment with deficiencies in most areas.

The Board denied service connection for PTSD, OSA, nighttime sweating, sleep disturbances, and back pain. The claim for an increased rating for tinnitus was also denied. The claims for service connection for bilateral wrists, left knee, and right knee were remanded.

The Board denied an earlier effective date for the award of service connection for PTSD with MDD, panic disorder and alcohol and substance dependence.

The Board granted service connection for PTSD, finding a link between the Veteran's in-service stressor and his current diagnosis of PTSD.

The Veteran's service connection for tinnitus was granted, while the claims for bilateral hearing loss and vertigo were denied. The PTSD rating remained at 50 percent.

The Board denied a rating higher than 70 percent for PTSD and OCD but granted a total disability rating based on individual unemployability (TDIU).

The appeal regarding entitlement to service connection for PTSD has been fully resolved in the Veteran's favor, and is therefore dismissed.

The appeal of the January 28, 2022 rating reduction proposal for service-connected posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) with alcohol use disorder was dismissed due to lack of a justiciable case or controversy. The restoration of a 100 percent rating for PTSD from 70 percent effective August 1, 2022, was denied.

The Board granted an effective date of January 24, 2020, for the increased rating grant of 100 percent for PTSD.

The Board remands the claims for service connection for a cervical spine disability, PTSD, diabetes mellitus type II, and heart disease due to pre-decisional duty to assist errors.

The Board denied service connection for PTSD as the most probative medical evidence shows that it is due to nonservice-related events.

The Veteran is granted special monthly compensation (SMC) based on the need for regular aid and attendance due to her service-connected disabilities.

The Board granted an initial 70 percent evaluation for posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) but remanded the issue of entitlement to a total disability rating based on individual unemployability (TDIU).

The Board granted a 50 percent disability rating for PTSD from August 4, 2021, and denied increased ratings or service connection for corneal scarring of the right eye, left ear hearing loss, and right ear hearing loss.

The Board remands the claims for a rating in excess of 50 percent for PTSD and service connection for sleep apnea to correct duty to assist errors.

The Board denied service connection for various conditions, including an allergy disorder, bilateral pes planus, a left ankle disorder, and others, as there was no evidence of current disabilities or that the claimed conditions were related to service.

The Board denied service connection for bipolar disorder, hypertension as secondary to PTSD, anxiety disorder and hypochondria, tinnitus, and posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) due to insufficient evidence of a current diagnosis or nexus to service.

The appeal for service connection for PTSD with anxiety was withdrawn by the Veteran and is therefore dismissed.