PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) decisions — 2020

The Veteran's TDIU claim is remanded due to insufficient recent examination records and the need for updated assessments of his service-connected conditions.

The Board has remanded the issue of TDIU prior to October 5, 2011 due to insufficient evidence and will refer it for consideration by the Director of Compensation Service.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims of entitlement to a disability rating in excess of 10 percent for service-connected headaches and service connection for PTSD due to incomplete information regarding the Veteran's reported stressor incidents.

The Board dismissed the appeals for effective dates earlier than January 26, 2015 for PTSD, TMJ syndrome, and tinnitus. The Veteran's bilateral foot disability and bilateral knee disability were granted service connection.

The Veteran's service-connected diabetes mellitus has been granted a higher rating of 40 percent effective from December 16, 2016.

The Veteran's appeal for service connection for PTSD was dismissed due to his withdrawal of the appeal. The Board also remanded the issue of service connection for a psychiatric disorder other than PTSD, including major depressive disorder.

The Veteran withdrew their appeals for an increased rating for PTSD and service connection for insomnia, so these issues are dismissed.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient evidence regarding service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, specifically PTSD. The Veteran needs to provide more details about in-service stressors and VA will attempt to corroborate these events. A VA mental disorders examination is also required.

The Veteran's PTSD is currently rated at 70 percent, but the Board finds that his symptoms do not meet or approximate the criteria for a higher rating. The appeal for a rating in excess of 70 percent for PTSD must be denied for the period between May 2007 and April 2012. Prior to April 1, 2012, the Veteran meets the schedular percentage requirements for TDIU due to his service-connected PTSD.

The Veteran's claims for tuberculosis, lumbosacral strain, a skin condition affecting the entire body, and PTSD/Depressive Disorder have been granted. The claim for service connection for tuberculosis was reopened due to new evidence showing exposure during service. Service connection is established for lumbosacral strain and a skin disorder affecting the entire body. The Veteran's claims for PTSD and depressive disorder were also reopened.

The Board has denied service connection for a low back disability, sleep apnea, and TBI. The Veteran's claims for PTSD and headaches are remanded.,Service connection is not granted for the Veteran’s claimed conditions as there is no credible evidence of in-service injury or disease.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for a psychiatric disorder, to include PTSD, as there is no evidence of a chronic disability in service or within one year after discharge. The Veteran's current psychiatric disorder is attributed to post-service life events and not related to his active service.

The Veteran's appeal has been withdrawn for the claim of an evaluation in excess of 50 percent for PTSD prior to May 1, 2018 and in excess of 70 percent thereafter. The Veteran’s scar from inguinal hernia surgery is rated at 10%. Other claims are being remanded.,The Veteran's fibromyalgia, cervical arthritis, irritable bowel syndrome, and headaches (secondary to PTSD) are all pending and need further evaluation.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for PTSD is granted, and the cases are remanded for further evaluation of other claimed conditions.

The Veteran's tinnitus is granted as service-connected.,Service connection for major depression, panic disorder, and dysthymic disorder (claimed as an acquired psychiatric disorder) is granted. The Veteran's PTSD claim was denied.

The Veteran's PTSD is rated at 70 percent since November 12, 2019. The Board denied an initial rating in excess of 30 percent prior to that date.

The application to reopen the previously denied claim for service connection for fibromyalgia is dismissed.,The applications to reopen the previously denied claims for service connection for right knee disability, left knee disability, jaw disability, and acquired psychiatric disability are granted.

The Board dismissed the appeals for service connection for bilateral hearing loss, sleep apnea, scars as residuals of hernia surgery, a dental condition, a lower back condition, and a left foot condition. Service connection was granted for PTSD.

The Veteran's PTSD is granted as service-connected due to a diagnosed condition related to military or terrorist activity during deployment.

The Board has reopened the claim of entitlement to service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD. The Veteran's in-service stressors have been confirmed and linked to his current diagnosis of PTSD. Therefore, service connection is granted.