PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) Board decisions

The Veteran's claims for service connection for alcohol abuse and drug abuse, as well as a rating in excess of 70 percent for PTSD, were denied. The Board found that the evidence did not meet the criteria for a higher rating or secondary service connection.

The Veteran's service-connected psychiatric disability, characterized as PTSD and alcohol use disorder, is now rated at 70 percent. The rating will be effective from the date of the April 2023 VA decision.

The Veteran's PTSD rating was reduced from 100% to 50%, effective June 1, 2021. SMC benefits were also terminated as of that date.

The Board has granted service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD, major depressive disorder, and generalized anxiety disorder. The evidence shows that the Veteran's current psychiatric conditions are at least as likely as not related to his military service.

The Veteran's appeal for service connection for sleep apnea as secondary to posttraumatic stress disorder with major depressive disorder has been dismissed due to the death of the Veteran.

The Veteran's PTSD with depression caused total occupational and social impairment, leading to a rating of 100 percent.

The Veteran's PTSD with traumatic brain injury is rated at 50 percent, and the Board has determined that a higher rating is not warranted based on the evidence of record.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for anxiety and PTSD has been granted due to the submission of new evidence showing his current adjustment disorder with mixed anxiety and depressed mood is related to his in-service symptoms.

The Board has granted service connection for left and right knee disabilities, as well as OSA, all secondary to the service-connected PTSD. The appellant's chronic knee pain is attributed to his military service.

The Veteran's motion to revise the March 2017 rating decision that awarded service connection for PTSD effective October 3, 2013, on grounds of clear and unmistakable error (CUE) is denied. The Board found no CUE in the March 2017 rating decision.

The Veteran's service-connected PTSD with TBI was rated at 70% from September 1, 2022, to May 22, 2024. The VA increased the rating to 100%, effective May 23, 2024.

The Veteran's PTSD is rated at 70 percent, and the claim for an increased rating has been denied. The Veteran also received a TDIU rating.

The Veteran's claim for an increased disability rating in excess of 70 percent for PTSD on and after September 11, 2024, was denied. The current effective date remains unchanged at the time of this decision.

The Veteran's claim for a compensable rating for allergic rhinitis and a disability rating in excess of 70 percent for PTSD has been denied. The Board found that the Veteran's symptoms did not meet the criteria for a compensable rating for his allergic rhinitis, and they also did not meet the criteria for a disability rating in excess of 70 percent for his PTSD.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection due to duty-to-assist errors and insufficient medical opinions. The issues include PTSD, neck disorder, back disorder, left-hand disorder, bilateral foot disorders, and bilateral knee disorders.

The Board has dismissed the appeals for all issues related to service connection and rating decisions from February 2017, May 2019, and November 2019 due to untimely Notice of Disagreement filings.

The Veteran's claim for a higher rating for PTSD and for a total disability rating based on individual unemployability was denied. The Board found that the evidence did not support a rating in excess of 50 percent for PTSD, as the symptoms did not meet the criteria for a higher rating.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for obstructive sleep apnea as secondary to posttraumatic stress disorder has been dismissed because the Veteran and his attorney have withdrawn the appeal.

The Veteran's PTSD is granted as service connected, with the Board finding that it is at least as likely as not related to his reported in-service stressor of being stabbed in a club.

The Veteran's appeal for an earlier effective date for the award of service connection for PTSD with schizoaffective disorder and bipolar disorder has been dismissed due to her withdrawal before a decision was made.