PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) Board decisions

The Veteran's disability ratings for PTSD with major depressive disorder, and panic disorder to include insomnia, and GERD were reduced. The motion to revise these decisions based on CUE is granted.

The Veteran's PTSD resulted in occupational and social impairments with deficiencies in most areas prior to May 6, 2025.,From May 6, 2025 onwards, the Veteran's symptoms did not result in total occupational and social impairment.

The Veteran's appeal of his claims for TDIU and proposed reduction in PTSD disability rating have been dismissed as the Veteran withdrew his appeals.

The Veteran's PTSD has been granted an initial 70 percent rating, effective September 12, 2023. His Migraine Headaches have also been granted an initial 50 percent rating, effective January 8, 2024.

The Veteran's claim for an effective date of November 8, 2021, but no earlier, for a 100 percent non-initial rating for service-connected neurocognitive disorder with insomnia and fatigue due to multiple sclerosis and posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is granted.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including right shoulder and knee conditions, bilateral hearing loss, and PTSD, have rendered him unable to secure or maintain substantially gainful employment. The Board has granted TDIU based on the combined impact of these disabilities.

The Board has dismissed the appeal for a rating in excess of 70 percent for PTSD with AUD and has also dismissed the issue of service connection for fibromyalgia due to the Veteran's withdrawal from appeal.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD, is being remanded due to the submission of new and relevant evidence. The Board finds that a VA examination is needed to determine the nature and etiology of the Veteran's claimed acquired psychiatric disability.

The Veteran's mental health disorder is rated at 100 percent disabling since March 18, 2024. He is also receiving SMC at the housebound rate due to his service-connected disabilities. The matter of entitlement to a Total Disability Rating Based on Individual Unemployability (TDIU) has been dismissed as moot.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including PTSD, coronary arteriosclerosis, and multiple joint issues, have rendered him unable to secure or maintain substantially gainful employment since July 26, 2023. The Board has granted an effective date of that day for the award of a total disability evaluation based on individual unemployability (TDIU).

The Veteran's PTSD prior to August 4, 2025 was rated at 50 percent and the claim for an initial rating in excess of this has been denied.

The appeal of the right knee disability claim is dismissed as it was deferred in a previous rating decision.,The appeals for back and neck disabilities are dismissed because service connection has been granted during the pendency of the appeal.,Headaches, right wrist, and right ankle disabilities are denied due to lack of current diagnoses.,Left knee and left ankle disabilities, erectile dysfunction, and tinnitus are remanded as there is insufficient evidence or inadequate opinions regarding their etiology.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for PTSD was granted with an effective date of April 6, 2023. The rating assigned is 70 percent.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for PTSD as due to a claimed in-service military sexual trauma (MST) because the evidence did not support her account of an assault during basic training. The Board found that there was no corroborating evidence and that the Veteran's statements were inconsistent.

The Board has granted service connection for PTSD and entitlement to a TDIU, both effective October 6, 2020. The appellant is eligible to direct payment of attorney fees based on the past-due benefits awarded in the January 2022 rating decision.

The Veteran's service-connected conditions do not render him unable to secure or follow substantially gainful employment.

The Board has granted service connection for the Veteran's acquired psychiatric disability, which includes anxiety and PTSD. The decision is based on evidence that links these conditions to service.

The Veteran's service-connected PTSD and low back disability render him unable to secure or follow a substantially gainful occupation, thus granting a TDIU effective December 2, 2020.

The Veteran's migraine headaches are now rated at a 10 percent disability evaluation, effective June 22, 2020.,The Veteran's PTSD with alcohol use disorder and TBI is now rated at a 70 percent disability evaluation, effective June 22, 2020.

The Board has remanded the case due to a pre-decisional error in not attempting to verify the Veteran's claimed stressors, including an incident involving harassment by a sergeant during basic training and a race riot in Mannheim Germany. The Veteran is asked to provide additional information about these incidents.