PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) decisions — 2020

The Board has granted service connection for Erectile Dysfunction (ED) as secondary to the Veteran's service-connected Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD).

The Veteran's claim for an increased rating greater than 70 percent for PTSD with adjustment disorder and depressed mood was denied. The Board found that the evidence did not show total occupational and social impairment, which is required for a 100% rating.

The Veteran's appeals for bilateral hearing loss, breast lumps, migraine headaches, scars related to hysterectomy and bladder surgery, female sexual arousal disorder (FSAD), eye pinguecula and iritis with photophobia, bladder condition with stress incontinence, hysterectomy, and PTSD have been dismissed.,PTSD has also been denied for an initial rating in excess of 70 percent.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded due to the need for additional examinations and opinions regarding his service-connected disabilities, including obstructive sleep apnea and bilateral hip disabilities. The AOJ will also obtain all outstanding records from SSA.

The Veteran's PTSD is rated at 70 percent, and he is granted a TDIU due to his service-connected disabilities.

The Veteran withdrew his appeal regarding the effective date for a higher rating of PTSD. The Board dismissed the case as a result.

The Veteran's claim for service connection of a left ankle condition has been reopened and granted. An effective date of February 23, 2009 is assigned.,Service connection for PTSD was established with an effective date of February 23, 2009. A rating of 70 percent for PTSD is also granted.

The Veteran's PTSD with Major Depressive Disorder is rated at 70 percent since May 29, 2019. The Board found that the symptoms meet criteria for a 70 percent rating due to occupational and social impairment.

Your claim for service connection for PTSD has been granted, but the issue is no longer in appellate status as it was fully resolved by a previous rating decision.

The Veteran's PTSD is rated at 30 percent prior to May 16, 2014 and increased to 70 percent from May 16, 2014 to October 2, 2019. The Board denied an increase in ratings for PTSD.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD, depression, mood disorder, and polysubstance use disorder. The Veteran is required to provide additional evidence or undergo another VA examination to determine if his conditions are related to military service.

The Board has remanded the cases for further development and examination to determine if there is a link between the Veteran's current disabilities and his service.

The Board has denied service connection for right ear and left ear hearing loss due to lack of current disability. The Veteran's claim for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD and adjustment disorder, is remanded as there are issues regarding the in-service stressor and the need for a formal opinion with rationale.

The Board has determined that a VA examination is needed to assess the Veteran's claimed Posttraumatic Stress Disorder and Depression, as there is evidence suggesting these conditions may be related to service. The current medical records do not provide sufficient information for a decision.

The Veteran withdrew his appeal for the claim of service connection for sleep apnea, to include as secondary to posttraumatic stress disorder with depressive disorder.

The Veteran is granted an effective date of August 5, 2002 for the grant of SMC based on housebound criteria. The Veteran is also granted SMC based on need of aid and attendance from February 1, 2005.,The Veteran's service-connected PTSD alone prevented him from securing and following substantially gainful employment from August 5, 2002 to June 22, 2008. From February 1, 2005 he was in need of regular aid and attendance due to an inability to complete activities of daily living and manage finances.

The Veteran's petition to reopen his claim for service connection of hand tremors is granted. The claims for service connection of an acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD, are remanded due to insufficient evidence.

The Board has decided to remand the Veteran's claims for additional development due to incomplete notification and potential new evidence, as well as the need for a VA examination regarding his mental health conditions.

The Board denied service connection for bilateral hearing loss and granted a 100% rating for PTSD effective March 2, 2017. The Veteran's symptoms of PTSD included suicidal ideation, auditory hallucinations, and difficulty in completing activities of daily living.

The Board has dismissed the appeals due to the Veteran's death, as they have no jurisdiction to adjudicate claims for service connection.