PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) decisions — 2020

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD and mood disorder, as well as a heart disorder (claimed as hypertension), finding no medical evidence to support these claims.

The Veteran's claim for a higher disability rating for PTSD is being remanded due to the need for updated VA treatment records and an examination.

The Board has reopened the claims for service connection for PTSD, bilateral plantar fasciitis, and residuals of a concussion. The left elbow condition claim is remanded to determine if it is related to service-connected right elbow disability.,The Veteran's hypertension claim is also remanded as there are conflicting opinions regarding its relationship to service-connected conditions.

The Veteran's PTSD, to include anxiety disorder, depressive disorder, and sleeping disorder, is rated at 100 percent effective from January 9, 2013. Service connection for adjustment disorder is granted as part of the Veteran’s psychiatric disability. The TDIU claim is remanded.

The Board has remanded the claim for service connection for PTSD and Depression due to insufficient discussion of evidence favorable to the Veteran regarding his depressive symptoms prior to a motor vehicle accident. The case is now pending further development, including obtaining additional medical records and arranging for an addendum opinion from a VA mental health examiner.

The Board has decided that there is sufficient evidence to suggest a link between the Veteran's acquired psychiatric disability, including PTSD and Adjustment Disorder, and his military service. However, due to the need for further examination, the claims are being remanded.

The Veteran's claim for an earlier effective date for service connection of PTSD was denied as the earliest date of receipt of a claim is April 26, 2016.

The Board has denied service connection for a low back disability and remanded the claim of entitlement to service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD. The case is now pending with additional development required.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for PTSD and lumbar spine degenerative disc disease due to conflicting evidence of record regarding the severity of his service-connected conditions, as well as a need for additional private medical records. The TDIU claim is also inextricably intertwined with the other pending claims.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for bilateral hearing loss disability was denied. The claims for tinnitus, PTSD with major depression based on MST, and sleep apnea were granted.

The Board denied earlier effective dates for service connection of Morton’s neuroma, coronary artery disease, and PTSD due to lack of evidence or intent to apply for benefits prior to the date of receipt.

The Veteran's PTSD is granted as service-connected, with the Board finding that his current diagnosis of PTSD is related to a verified in-service stressor.

The Veteran's representative withdrew all appeals, including those for PTSD, seizures, and gout.

The Veteran's PTSD has been rated at 70 percent since May 15, 2014. The right hip disorder and related compensation under 38 U.S.C. § 1151 claims are being remanded for further review.

The Veteran's PTSD is granted a 70% rating, but not higher. The reduction from 100% to 30% for CAD is upheld. TDIU is granted for the period between March 1, 2014 and December 16, 2016.

The Veteran withdrew his appeal regarding the initial rating for PTSD, so the case is dismissed.

The Veteran's PTSD is being remanded for a new VA examination to assess the current severity of his condition, and TDIU claim is deferred as inextricably intertwined with the increased rating claim.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims of service connection for PTSD and other acquired psychiatric disorders, finding that there was no evidence linking these conditions to her military service.

The Veteran's claim for SMC based on the need for aid and attendance or housebound status was denied as his service-connected disabilities did not render him permanently bedridden, substantially confined to his dwelling and immediate premises, or so helpless as to require regular aid and attendance.

The Veteran withdrew his appeals for all service connection claims, including hepatitis C, PTSD, bilateral knee disorder, dizziness, and post resection arteriovenous malformation of the right frontal lobe.