PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) decisions — 2020

The Veteran's appeal for increased ratings for PTSD and TBI, as well as a compensable initial rating for migraine headaches, was denied. The case is remanded for further action on the issue of TDIU.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for PTSD is granted, and he is also granted service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder (PTSD and MDD). The Board found that the Veteran has a current diagnosis of PTSD and MDD, which are linked to his in-service stressors. As such, the claim is reopened and granted.

The Board has remanded the case for referral to the Director of Compensation Service for extraschedular consideration due to the Veteran's service-connected PTSD preventing him from securing or following any substantially gainful employment prior to his eligibility for a schedular TDIU.

The Board has granted service connection for PTSD and remanded the issues of a higher disability rating for phobic disorder and whether the Veteran's substance abuse disorder is aggravated by his service-connected psychiatric disorders.

The Veteran's claims for PTSD and multiple myeloma were denied as there was no causal link to service, despite the Veteran having served in Vietnam. The claim for multiple myeloma was later found to be a different condition (myelodysplastic process).

The Veteran's claims for PTSD, OSA, hypercholesterolemia and hyperlipidemia, hypertension, fatigue, and joint pain were denied as they are not service-connected.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including schizoaffective disorder, depression, and PTSD. The decision is based on a lack of current diagnosis during the period on appeal.

The Board has reopened the Veteran's previously denied claim for service connection for PTSD and remanded it to allow for further development, including a VA examination.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD, anxiety disorder, and ADD. The evidence does not support a finding of in-service injury or disease related to these conditions.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient evidence and a need for further examination. The Veteran's claim will be reviewed again with an emphasis on private treatment records and a new VA psychiatric examination.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to insufficient examination and failure to address all in-service stressors. The Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD and depression, as well as TBI residuals, need further evaluation.

The Veteran's appeal for increased ratings for PTSD has been dismissed as he withdrew his appeal prior to the promulgation of a decision.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for an initial rating in excess of 50 percent for PTSD and entitlement to a total disability rating based upon individual unemployability (TDIU) due to outstanding treatment records, employment records, and a comprehensive assessment of her PTSD severity.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for PTSD has been reopened due to the submission of new and material evidence. The case is remanded for a VA examination to determine if PTSD or any other acquired psychiatric disorder had its onset during active service.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities are found to be so severe that they render him unable to secure and follow a substantially gainful occupation.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for an earlier effective date for PTSD service connection and for recognition of T.T. as his dependent child, finding that neither claim was supported by evidence prior to February 14, 2017.

The Veteran's service connection claims for bilateral hearing loss, an acquired psychiatric disorder (including PTSD and an unspecified depressive disorder), and GERD have been granted. The claim for sleep apnea is remanded. An increased rating of 60 percent from March 13, 2020 has been granted for GERD.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for an earlier effective date prior to March 6, 2015 for special monthly compensation based on Aid And Attendance (A&A) because the evidence did not show that his service-connected disabilities required regular aid and attendance before May 6, 2015.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for an acquired psychiatric disorder and groin and bilateral testicle pain disorder due to inconsistencies in the evidence of record, including a lack of documentation of service connection for these conditions. A VA examination is required to determine if there is a link between the claimed disorders and active duty service.

The Board has granted an effective date of November 24, 2013 for the grant of a TDIU due to the Veteran's service-connected PTSD and tinnitus preventing him from securing or following a substantially gainful occupation.