PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) Board decisions

The Board has remanded the case due to incomplete development, specifically failing to provide an adequate opinion regarding whether any diagnosed psychiatric condition is related to service. The Veteran's claim for PTSD and adjustment disorder will be further developed with a new examination.

The Veteran's claim for an effective date of May 23, 2022, for the grant of service connection for PTSD is granted. The appeal for a higher initial rating for PTSD remains denied.

The Veteran's appeals for higher ratings for PTSD and colon cancer residuals have been addressed in a previous decision. The current appeal is dismissed as the claims are still pending.

The Veteran's PTSD was granted an initial evaluation of 50 percent, dermatitis as of December 4, 2024 was granted a 10 percent evaluation, and kidney stones were denied. Service connection for allergic rhinitis and bilateral lower extremity neuropathy were also denied.

The Veteran's appeal for a rating reduction from 70 percent to 30 percent for PTSD with major depressive disorder is dismissed as the Veteran withdrew his appeal prior to scheduling of a hearing.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for PTSD and an acquired psychiatric disability is being remanded due to the submission of new and relevant evidence. The AOJ will now consider these claims on their merits.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD, alcohol use disorder, and major depressive disorder. The evidence does not support a finding that these conditions began during active service or are related to any in-service stressor.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for a right knee condition is denied as there is no current diagnosis of such during the appeal period.,The Veteran's claim for an initial rating in excess of 10 percent for tinnitus is denied. The maximum schedular rating for tinnitus has been granted.

The Veteran's service connection for tinnitus is granted. The Veteran's PTSD, DMII, left upper DPN, right upper DPN, left lower DPN, and right lower DPN are all denied as the evidence does not support a higher rating.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for earlier effective dates for service connection due to lack of evidence supporting an earlier date than April 22, 2014.

For the period prior to June 4, 2024, the Veteran's PTSD was rated at 70 percent.,From June 4, 2024 onwards, a higher rating for PTSD is denied. The Veteran also received an effective date of December 29, 2021, for TDIU and DEA.

The Veteran's PTSD is currently rated at 70 percent, and the Board denied entitlement to a higher rating or an earlier effective date. The TDIU claim was also denied.

The Board has decided to remand the Veteran's claim of service connection for sleep apnea, secondary to his service-connected allergic rhinitis, sinusitis, and PTSD. The remand is due to incomplete etiological opinions regarding whether the Veteran's service-connected disabilities caused or aggravated his sleep apnea.

The Board has granted the veteran's claim for a total disability rating based on individual unemployability (TDIU) due to his service-connected disabilities, including PTSD, bilateral foot pain, headaches, and tinnitus. The appellant is unable to secure or follow substantially gainful employment due to these conditions.

The Veteran's appeal for an increased rating of PTSD was denied, as the evidence did not show occupational and social impairment with reduced reliability and productivity.,Service connection for a left shoulder disability and lumbar spine disability were also denied. The evidence did not support a finding that these conditions had onset in service or were otherwise related to service.

The Veteran's psychiatric disability, including PTSD, major depressive disorder, and anxiety, is granted as service connected. The Board found that the Veteran's symptoms are related to an in-service incident and resolved all doubts in his favor.

The Veteran's service-connected PTSD with anxious features and major depressive disorder prevented her from securing or following substantially gainful employment as of May 8, 2020. The effective date for the TDIU rating is set to this date.

The Veteran's TDIU claim is remanded due to duty-to-assist errors, including the failure to obtain private treatment records and employment information from his employer. The issue of mootness regarding the combined 100 percent rating for service-connected disabilities was not addressed.

The Board has remanded two issues: entitlement to service connection for PTSD based on MST and entitlement to an initial rating in excess of 10 percent for right knee strain. The Veteran's appeal is remanded due to a duty-to-assist error.

The Board has determined that the decision on appeal is legally inadequate due to insufficient notification and an inadequately supported medical opinion. The case is being remanded for further action.