PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) decisions — 2020

The Veteran's claims for service connection for PTSD, erectile dysfunction as secondary to PTSD, and sleep apnea are all granted.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for right ear hearing loss, an initial rating in excess of 30 percent for PTSD, and an initial compensable rating for left ear hearing loss have all been denied. The Board found no current disability of impaired hearing in the right ear for VA purposes, and determined that the Veteran’s PTSD does not warrant a higher than 30 percent rating. Additionally, there is no evidence to support a compensable rating for his left ear hearing loss.

The Veteran's claims for PTSD and acquired psychiatric disorder have been remanded due to the need for additional evidence and a comprehensive psycho-medical opinion regarding the etiology of his current psychological symptoms.

The Veteran's PTSD with PDD resulted in occupational and social impairment, warranting a 70 percent rating from March 6, 2012 through June 11, 2019. The TDIU issue prior to June 12, 2019 was denied.

The Board has granted the Veteran's claim for a TDIU based on his service-connected disabilities, including PTSD, PUD, and pes planus. The decision is effective as of the date of the decision.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for PTSD was reopened, but the Board denied it. The Veteran is granted a disability rating of 50% for an acquired psychiatric disorder from August 21, 2017.

The Board has reopened the Veteran's claim of service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD, anxiety, and depression. The case is now remanded to determine if these conditions are related to his military service.

The Veteran's claims for increased evaluations and service connection are being remanded due to the submission of new evidence since the last decision.

The Board denied service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including depression and PTSD, finding that there was no evidence of a nexus between the disorders and service.

The Veteran's claim for higher initial ratings for his PTSD is being remanded due to the need for additional development, including obtaining updated VA treatment records and conducting a Board hearing regarding an earlier effective date.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for PTSD and gastrointestinal disabilities were denied as the evidence did not establish a link between these conditions and his military service.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient evidence regarding the Veteran's participation in an aircraft crash recovery crew, and further development is needed.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for PTSD and depression, finding that there was no current diagnosis of an acquired psychiatric disability. The Board also found that the evidence did not support a secondary service connection claim.

The Veteran's claims for service connection are being remanded due to the need for additional medical examinations and opinions.,The Veteran's shin splints claim is being remanded as it may be related to his already service-connected bilateral pes planus, and a new examination is needed.,The Veteran's left wrist disorder claim is being remanded for further evaluation.,The Veteran's psychiatric disorder (including PTSD) claim is being remanded due to the need for an in-service stressor verification and a VA psychiatric examination.,The Veteran's prostate disorder claim is being remanded as it may be related to exposure to Agent Orange or other chemicals, and a VA examination is needed.,The Veteran's skin disorder claim is being remanded as it may be related to exposure to Agent Orange or other chemicals, and a VA examination is needed.,The Veteran's kidney disorder claim is being remanded due to the need for verification of an in-service kidney condition or exposure to a chemical or jet fuel associated with assisting with recovery efforts in a plane crash at Eglin Air Force Base.

The Veteran is granted a certificate of eligibility for specially adapted housing due to his service-connected disabilities.,However, the appeal for financial assistance in obtaining automobile and adaptive equipment or adaptive equipment only was dismissed as the proper form (VA Form 10182) was not used.

The Veteran's PTSD has been rated at 70 percent since June 23, 2015 to November 5, 2016 and since January 1, 2017. The rating is effective from the dates specified.

The Veteran's acquired psychiatric disability, specifically PTSD, is rated at 50 percent for the entire period on appeal. The rating will be remanded for further consideration of higher ratings.

The Board denied service connection for PTSD, a right shoulder disorder, a right knee disorder, sleep apnea, and a skin disorder. The Veteran's claims were not supported by current evidence of record.

The Veteran withdrew their claim for an earlier effective date for the award of service connection for PTSD.

The Veteran's service-connected conditions, including PTSD and right upper extremity disabilities, have rendered him unable to secure or maintain substantially gainful employment in a competitive work setting prior to June 5, 2013. The Board has granted a total disability rating based on individual unemployability (TDIU) for this period.