PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) — all decisions

The Board denied the veteran's appeal for an initial rating greater than 50 percent for PTSD, finding that his symptoms did not meet the criteria for a higher rating.

The Board remands the claim for an evaluation in excess of 70 percent disabling for service-connected PTSD due to duty-to-assist errors.

The Board granted service connection for degenerative joint disease of the right hip, left hip, and left shoulder, as well as PTSD. The claim for a higher rating for the right knee scar was denied.

The Board denied an increased rating for PTSD but granted a total disability rating based on individual unemployability (TDIU).

The Board denied service connection for multiple conditions, including PTSD, IBS, cardiac arrhythmia, CFS, chronic headaches, chronic sinusitis, dyspnea, and fibromyalgia. The claim for bilateral pes planus was remanded.

The Board denied service connection for several disorders, granted service connection for tinnitus, and remanded additional claims for further development.

The Board denied service connection for chronic sinusitis, fibromyalgia, and CFS. The Veteran's hearing loss, lumbar spine disability, radiculopathy, shoulder disability, knee meniscal tear, knee limitation of extension, knee scars, GERD, allergic rhinitis, asthma, and PTSD were also not rated higher than their current levels.

The Board granted a rating of 50 percent for PTSD, but no higher. The claims for service connection for low back condition and right hip trochanteric pain syndrome were remanded.

The Board denied service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, to include PTSD and unspecified depressive disorder, as the probative evidence did not show that these conditions had their onset in or were otherwise due to service.

The Board granted service connection for headaches and right hand strain, increased the ratings for PTSD, bilateral hearing loss, dyshidrotic eczema, and hypertension, and denied service connection for Parkinsonism, pes planus/flat feet, GERD, tinea versicolor, allergic rhinitis, and tinnitus. The Board also granted a TDIU.

The Board granted service connection for a bladder disability but denied service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, to include PTSD and a depressive disorder.

The Veteran's PTSD with depressed and anxious mood with chronic sleep impairment was granted a 70 percent rating, while service connection for sinusitis with seasonal allergies was denied.

The Board denied a disability rating higher than 70 percent for major depressive disorder with PTSD but granted a total disability rating based upon individual unemployability (TDIU) due to the same condition, effective February 15, 2024.

The Board granted a disability rating of 70 percent for PTSD with unspecified anxiety disorder and denied an initial disability rating in excess of 30 percent for chronic motor tic due to an undiagnosed illness.

The Board denied service connection for pseudofolliculitis barbae and remanded the claims for generalized anxiety disorder, autism spectrum disorder, and posttraumatic stress disorder.

The Board grants service connection for posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) based on the Veteran's active duty service.

The Board denied the Veteran's appeal for a higher level of special monthly compensation (SMC) as he does not meet the criteria for an increased rate based on his service-connected disabilities.

The Board remands the claims for service connection, to include on a secondary basis, for PTSD, depression, headache disability, and bilateral foot disabilities due to further development of the Veteran's reported in-service stressor events and obtaining additional medical opinions.

The Board granted service connection for an acquired psychiatric disability, finding it to be related to the Veteran's active-duty service.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for increased ratings for PTSD, migraines, right knee patellofemoral pain syndrome, and tinnitus.