PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) — all decisions

The motion for reversal or revision of the March 2023 decision that granted an initial 70 percent rating for PTSD with bruxism on the basis of clear and unmistakable error (CUE) was denied.

The Board denied an increased rating higher than 70 percent for the Veteran's psychiatric disorder, finding that his symptoms did not more closely approximate total occupational and social impairment.

The Board denied an earlier effective date for the grant of a 70 percent rating for PTSD and granted an effective date of May 31, 2004, but no earlier, for the award of a total disability rating based on individual unemployability due to service-connected disabilities (TDIU).

The Veteran's service-connected acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD, was granted an increased evaluation of 70 percent effective July 11, 2022. The Board also granted an earlier effective date for total disability rating based on individual unemployability.

The Board dismissed the Veteran's appeal for an earlier effective date for a 70 percent rating and TDIU, as no increased rating or TDIU was granted in the November 2023 rating decision.

The Board granted an earlier effective date of May 2, 2018, for service connection for various disabilities.

The Veteran's effective date for the award of a 100 percent rating for PTSD with alcohol use disorder moderate and TBI was granted as of October 22, 2019.

The Board granted a 70 percent rating for posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) with bipolar II disorder, most recent episode depressed, with mixed features to include insomnia disorder from October 26, 2005, to January 30, 2013.

The Board granted an effective date of April 24, 2018, for the increased evaluation of 100 percent for PTSD with MDD and DEA eligibility.

The Board granted service connection for posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) based on the Veteran's in-service misconduct charge.

The Board denied entitlement to evaluations greater than 30 percent for service-connected posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and a total disability rating based on individual employability due to service-connected disabilities.

The appeal was denied due to the Veteran's failure to report for a necessary VA examination without good cause.

The Board denied service connection for COPD, emphysema, a chest wall condition, PTSD, adjustment disorder with mixed anxiety and depressed mood, chronic, a low back condition, TBI, and a chest tumor.

The Board denied service connection for hot flashes, sleep apnea, iron deficiency anemia, and PTSD as the probative evidence did not support a finding that these conditions were incurred in or due to active service.

The Board dismissed the Veteran's appeals for service connection for various conditions due to untimely filing of the December 2024 VA Form 10182.

The Board denied a higher rating for PTSD, concluding that the Veteran's symptoms did not warrant a disability rating of 70 percent or higher.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for a total disability rating based on individual unemployability due to service-connected disabilities.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disability, to include PTSD, as the evidence did not support a finding that his current mental health conditions were related to his active duty service.

The Board dismissed the appeals for service connection for gastrointestinal problems and PTSD, and denied an initial rating in excess of 30 percent for adjustment disorder with mixed anxiety and depressed mood. The issue of a separate evaluation for bulimia nervosa was remanded.

The Board denied service connection for PTSD and granted a 50 percent rating for major depressive disorder with anxious distress and other specified trauma- and stressor-related disorder from March 19, 2024.