PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) Board decisions

The Veteran's appeal for service connection of PTSD was dismissed due to his death.

The Veteran's claim for an increased disability rating for PTSD in excess of 30 percent prior to June 19, 2020, and in excess of 50 percent thereafter is denied. The evidence does not support a finding that the Veteran's PTSD resulted in occupational and social impairment with reduced reliability and productivity or deficiencies in most areas.

The Veteran's service-connected lumbar spine disability and PTSD are so severe that he requires regular aid and attendance, warranting SMC based on the need for regular aid and attendance.

The Veteran's claim for a temporary total rating due to hospitalization or convalescence of service-connected PTSD has been dismissed because the condition is already rated as 100% disabling.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for PTSD and basic eligibility to Dependents' Educational Assistance (DEA) based on permanent and total disability status are granted, effective April 11, 2022.

The Veteran's breast cancer, bilateral upper extremity lymphedema, and chronic adjustment disorder with mixed disturbance of emotions and conduct (claimed as anxiety) have been granted service connection. The issue of service connection for PTSD has been remanded due to a duty to assist error.

The Veteran's PTSD was found to not meet the criteria for a disability rating greater than 30 percent, as his symptoms did not more closely approximate occupational and social impairment with reduced reliability and productivity.

The Veteran's PTSD was rated at 50 percent prior to March 4, 2025 and granted a 70 percent rating from that date.,From March 4, 2025, the Veteran is entitled to a 70 percent disability rating for his PTSD.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for an acquired psychiatric disorder and hypertension due to duty-to-assist errors, inadequate VA examinations, and PACT Act requirements.

The Veteran's death was due to a service-connected disability, and the appellant is recognized as his surviving spouse for VA death benefits.,DIC benefits are granted because the cause of death (hypertensive and atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease) was related to a service-connected disability.

The Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD, is related to service and the claim for service connection is granted.

The Board denied an increased rating for the Veteran's service-connected back condition, bilateral hallux valgus, and PTSD. The RO continued the initial ratings of 20 percent for chronic strain, lumbosacral spine; zero percent for bilateral hallux valgus; and 50 percent for PTSD.

The Board has remanded the case due to errors in decision-making prior to the December 2019 rating decision, and a new addendum medical opinion is needed to determine if any acquired psychiatric disorders (including PTSD) are related to service.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for PTSD, finding that there was no credible supporting evidence of a military sexual trauma (MST) stressor. The Board concluded that the Veteran did not meet the diagnostic criteria for PTSD and that the MST stressor could not be corroborated by other sources.

The Board has determined that the appellant's discharge from service was under dishonorable conditions, which bars him from receiving VA benefits. The appeal is remanded to determine if there are any updated character of discharge determinations using the revised regulations.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to a failure to obtain an appropriate pre-determination retrospective medical opinion addressing the Veteran's employability and functional impairments caused by her service-connected disabilities.

The Board has granted service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including anxiety and generalized anxiety disorder, which the Veteran claims are related to her active-duty service.

The Veteran's PTSD is rated at 70 percent, but no higher. The RO granted a higher initial rating for PTSD and denied service connection for left upper extremity radiculopathy, right lower extremity radiculopathy, right shoulder condition, surgical scars of the left shoulder and bilateral knees, and degenerative changes of the cervical spine.

The Board dismissed the appeal for attorney fees because the appellant withdrew the appeal before a decision was made.

The Board dismissed the appeal for service connection of PTSD due to the Veteran's withdrawal. The claim for a higher rating for left knee instability is remanded.