PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) Board decisions

The Board has remanded the veteran's claims for service connection for various conditions, including PTSD, migraines, tinnitus, and sleep apnea, due to new and relevant evidence. The claim for bilateral hearing loss was denied.

The Board denied the veteran's claim for a total disability rating based on individual unemployability (TDIU) because the evidence did not show that his service-connected disabilities prevented him from securing or following a substantially gainful occupation.

The veteran's hypertension is service-connected as secondary to their PTSD, with obesity being an intermediate step.

The veteran's claims for compensable ratings for bronchitis, sinusitis, and hearing loss were denied. Service connection was granted for carpal tunnel syndrome of both upper extremities and asthma. All other issues were remanded.

The Board remanded the veteran's claim for service connection of PTSD, major depression, anxiety, and affective disorder. The veteran will receive a VA examination to determine if these conditions are related to his military service.

The Board denied service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD, because the Veteran was not diagnosed with a psychiatric disorder or had persistent or recurrent symptoms during the appeal period.

The Board denied the veteran's claim for a rating in excess of 70 percent for PTSD, stating that the evidence did not show total occupational and social impairment. The veteran's PTSD is rated at 70 percent.

The veteran's claim for service connection for PTSD and/or other specified trauma and stressor related disorder is granted. The diagnosis of PTSD is valid and based on fear of hostile military or terrorist activity.

The appeal for an earlier effective date for service connection of PTSD, major depressive disorder, anxious distress, and insomnia disorder was dismissed because the veteran withdrew the appeal.

The Board denied service connection for PTSD and GERD, stating that the conditions did not manifest during service and are not related to active service.

The veteran's claim for an increased rating for thoracolumbar spine DDD was partially granted, with a 20 percent rating from October 22, 2020. Other claims, including those for cervical spine arthritis, PTSD, and reactive airway disease, were denied. Claims related to knee and foot disabilities, as well as TDIU and DEA benefits, were remanded.

The appeal for service connection of a psychiatric disability is remanded. The VA must conduct an examination to determine the nature and cause of the claimed condition.

The appeal for a total rating based on individual unemployability (TDIU) is remanded. The Board needs more information about the veteran's employment history and status.

The veteran's claim for service connection for PTSD has been granted. The Board found that the veteran's PTSD is related to in-service combat stressors.

The Board denied the veteran's appeal to reverse a rating reduction for TBI with stuttering and PTSD with alcohol use disorder in sustained remission, from a 100% rating to a 50% rating.

The veteran's claim for a total disability rating based on individual unemployability (TDIU) due to service-connected PTSD with major depressive disorder has been granted. The decision is based on the evidence showing that the veteran is unable to obtain and maintain substantially gainful employment.

The Veteran is granted a total disability rating based on individual unemployability (TDIU) due to service-connected disabilities. The decision is based on the Veteran's inability to secure or follow a substantially gainful occupation as a result of his service-connected disabilities.

The Board denied the veteran's appeal to restore her PTSD rating from 50% to 70% and also denied service connection for sleep apnea.

The veteran's earlier effective date for a 70% PTSD rating was granted, but the request for a higher rating was denied. The veteran also received an earlier effective date for Dependents' Educational Assistance.

The veteran's request for an earlier effective date for a 70% PTSD rating was denied. The claims for TDIU and DEA benefits were remanded.