PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) Board decisions

The Board dismissed the Veteran's appeal for service connection of asthma, as it was granted in a prior decision. The appeals for acquired psychiatric disorder (anxiety and PTSD), right hamstring condition, neck strain, and sleep apnea were all denied due to lack of evidence supporting these conditions.

An effective date of March 13, 2020 for the initial assignment of a 70 percent rating for PTSD is granted.

The Veteran's travel expenses for the cancelled appointment on January 10, 2022, are reimbursed as his failure to obtain care was due solely to VA actions.

The Veteran's PTSD has been rated at 70 percent since July 23, 2024. The Board granted a 100 percent rating for PTSD effective from the date of her July 23, 2024 increased rating claim.

The Veteran's PTSD is rated at 30 percent prior to October 25, 2023. The Board found that the evidence did not show symptoms warranting a higher rating.

The Board has decided to remand the Veteran's claims for service connection due to errors in duty to assist and insufficient development of evidence. The Veteran is required to undergo VA examinations for his claimed bowel, bladder, memory loss, and psychiatric conditions.

The Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorders, including PTSD, anxiety, and adjustment disorder, are related to events she experienced during service. The Board has granted service connection for these conditions.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for PTSD was denied as the stressors could not be verified, and there is no evidence of fear of hostile military or terrorist activity.

The Veteran's claim for a rating in excess of 70 percent for his service-connected PTSD with panic disorder and agoraphobia is denied. The evidence does not support the assignment of a higher rating as the symptoms do not meet the criteria for total occupational and social impairment.

The Board has determined that the AOJ did not consider all evidence submitted by the Veteran and representative, including a home sleep test that revealed moderate OSA. The Board also found inadequate medical opinions regarding the cause of the Veteran's obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). Therefore, the case is being remanded to obtain an addendum opinion addressing these issues.

The Veteran is granted special monthly compensation (SMC) for aid and attendance due to his service-connected conditions, including PTSD, left lower extremity neurologic disorder, cervical spine degenerative disc disease, lumbar spinal osteoarthritis, and bowel incontinence.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to errors in obtaining relevant evidence and providing a VA examination. The Veteran's claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD and anxiety, is being reviewed again.

The Board has remanded the claims for PTSD, Erectile Dysfunction, and Obstructive Sleep Apnea due to insufficient evidence of in-service stressors. The Veteran's service connection claim for PTSD remains denied as his reported stressor events are not credible.

The Veteran's claim for PTSD with insomnia was granted, and his claim for asbestos mesothelioma/asbestosis was denied.

The reduction of the PTSD rating from 70% to 30% was improper, and the 70% rating is restored effective February 1, 2021.,Entitlement to a higher rating for PTSD is denied.,Total Disability Rating Based on Individual Unemployability (TDIU) due to PTSD is granted effective February 1, 2021.

The Veteran's appeal has been dismissed as he withdrew his appeal prior to a scheduled hearing.

The Board has decided to remand the Veteran's claims for erectile dysfunction and PTSD with unspecified schizophrenia and other psychotic disorder due to incomplete records and inadequate medical opinions. The AOJ is required to obtain additional evidence, including treatment records from Dr. S.K., and provide an adequate opinion regarding the nature and etiology of the Veteran's conditions.

The Veteran's appeal was dismissed for his claim of service connection for headaches. His claims for foot disability and PTSD were granted, with the foot disability receiving a 50% rating.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to a procedural error in providing notice of the right to a hearing before the RO. The Veteran will be provided with this opportunity and then the claim will be readjudicated.

The Veteran's eligibility for NSC pension based on wartime service and minimum active duty service requirements is granted. The appeal for payment of NSC pension benefits is dismissed as moot due to the Veteran being in receipt of a 100% rating for her service-connected disabilities. The appeal for an earlier effective date for TDIU is dismissed as a matter of law.