PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) decisions — 2020

The Veteran's claims for PTSD, skin disorder, and thyroid disorder were denied. The Board found that the evidence did not meet the criteria for a higher rating or service connection.

The Veteran's MDD with PTSD is rated at 70 percent, reflecting significant occupational and social impairment.,The Veteran's asthma is rated at 30 percent, requiring daily inhalation of bronchodilator therapy.,The Veteran's migraines are rated at 50 percent, indicating very frequent prostrating attacks.

The Board has granted service connection for a psychiatric disability, finding that the Veteran's major depressive disorder is at least as likely as not related to his active duty service. The decision also found that there was no clear and unmistakable evidence of preexisting aggravation.

The Veteran's PTSD and depression disorder have been granted service connection, with a rating of 70% effective from August 29, 2014.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for PTSD and Depressive Disorder due to a personal assault in service have been granted.

The Veteran's claim for an increased rating for PTSD is being remanded due to the need for a more appropriate VA examination.

The Veteran's initial rating for PTSD with alcohol use disorder and opioid use disorder was denied as it did not result in total occupational and social impairment during the period on appeal.

The Veteran's OSA is granted as secondary to his service-connected PTSD.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded due to insufficient evidence for her claims of service connection for a psychiatric disorder, evaluation for allergic rhinitis, and rating for low back disability.

The Veteran's appeal is remanded for additional development to determine the nature and etiology of his claimed conditions, including tension headaches and sinus disability.

The Veteran's service-connected conditions do not render him in need of regular aid and attendance due to his nonservice-connected disabilities, resulting in a denial of special monthly compensation based on aid and attendance.

The Board has remanded the case due to a pre-decisional duty to assist error and requires an additional VA examination to evaluate the severity of the Veteran's TBI.

The Veteran's service connection claim for PTSD is granted as his PTSD is related to his in-service stressors.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to a lack of a VA examination regarding whether the Veteran's sleep apnea (OSA) is aggravated by his service-connected PTSD. The Veteran was not provided with an adequate examination, and thus this matter must be returned for further action.

The Board has remanded the case for a VA psychiatric examination to determine if the Veteran has an acquired psychiatric disorder, specifically posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), and whether it is related to service. The rating for recurrent urinary tract infections remains denied.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including PTSD, right knee patellar tendonitis, and tinnitus, have rendered him unable to secure or follow a substantially gainful occupation. The Board has granted TDIU based on the combined rating of 80 percent.

The Veteran's hypertension is granted a 10 percent rating. The issues of service connection for psychiatric disability, bilateral hearing loss, and bilateral glaucoma with diabetic retinopathy are remanded.

The Veteran's claims for PTSD, BHL, and tinnitus were granted effective July 19, 2018.,The Veteran's claim for a higher initial disability rating for PTSD was denied.

The Veteran's PTSD was granted service connection, and his left ankle degenerative arthritis was rated at 20 percent. The right and left knee disabilities were denied increased ratings.

The Veteran's service-connected tinnitus and PTSD have rendered him unemployable prior to August 23, 2014. The Board has found that referral for extraschedular consideration is warranted.