PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) decisions — 2020

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for attorney fees based on past due benefits from a March 2017 rating decision granting a 100% rating for PTSD. The appeal was not about service connection, but rather related to the award of increased compensation.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD, and sleep apnea due to potential in-service stressors during the Cuban Missile Crisis. Additional development is needed to verify these stressors and obtain a VA examination to determine the nature and etiology of any diagnosed conditions.

The Veteran's PTSD is granted a 100 percent rating, her DDD lumbar spine is granted a 40 percent rating, and her asthma is granted an initial 60 percent rating for the entire period on appeal.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD and alcohol use disorder, has been reopened. The Board finds new and material evidence to support the reopening of this claim. However, the case is remanded as there are conflicting medical opinions regarding the nature and etiology of any current acquired psychiatric disorders.

The Board has remanded the case for further development and consideration due to insufficient medical opinions regarding the cause of death, as well as incomplete income information. The claims for DIC benefits under 38 U.S.C. § 1318 and survivor pension benefits are also being remanded.

The Board has granted an effective date of January 2, 1997 for the grant of service connection for PTSD and a rating of 100 percent for PTSD since August 27, 2009.

The Veteran's appeal for service connection of PTSD was dismissed due to his death before a decision could be made.

The Veteran's claim for service connection of a sleep disorder is denied as he does not have a current diagnosis of a separate and distinct sleep disorder. The Board found that his sleep problems are due to his acquired psychiatric disorders, specifically PTSD, and pain from other physical disabilities.

The Board denied service connection for hepatitis C and an acquired psychiatric disorder, finding that the evidence did not support a link between these conditions and service.

The Board has granted the claim for service connection for PTSD and assigned an effective date of March 3, 1981. The decision is based on a finding of clear and unmistakable error (CUE) in the September 1981 rating decision.

The Veteran's appeals for service connection for PTSD, right ear hearing loss, and increased ratings for lumbosacral strain, DJD of the bilateral knees, and bilateral foot calluses and left foot plantar wart were dismissed. The Veteran was granted service connection for an acquired psychiatric disability, to include anxiety and depression.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for an initial rating higher than 50 percent for PTSD and a TDIU due to the need for further development of his medical records, including VA treatment records from Fayetteville VAMC. The examiner is requested to provide a comprehensive assessment of the Veteran's PTSD symptoms and their impact on his occupational and social functioning.

The Veteran's claim for PTSD was denied, but he was granted service connection for tinnitus. He also received a TDIU rating effective from December 10, 2014.

The Veteran's PTSD and depression, NOS resulted in occupational and social impairment with deficiencies in most areas from February 10, 2009 to May 31, 2016. A 70 percent rating was granted for this period.

The Veteran's PTSD with a history of major depression is rated at 70 percent, effective December 14, 2012. The appeal for higher ratings was denied.

The Veteran's PTSD is granted with a rating of 70 percent, effective from the date of the decision. The claims for increased ratings for DMII and hypertension are dismissed due to withdrawal by the Veteran. A TDIU is granted. The claim for service connection for sleep apnea secondary to PTSD is remanded.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for chlamydia is denied, and her claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric condition (PTSD and major depressive disorder) is granted. The case is remanded for further development regarding a low back condition.

The Veteran's PTSD with alcohol abuse in remission prior to October 30, 2017 did not result in total occupational and social impairment. Therefore, the claim for an increased rating is denied.

The Veteran's PTSD is rated at 70 percent, but no higher. The TDIU claim was denied as the Veteran can still engage in substantially gainful employment despite his service-connected disabilities.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for PTSD has been reopened, and the Board has remanded to obtain additional evidence and a VA examination. The claim for an acquired psychiatric disorder is also being remanded.