PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) decisions — 2020

The Veteran's PTSD was productive of occupational and social impairment, with deficiencies in most areas such as work, relations, and mood.,An increased rating to 70 percent for PTSD prior to July 20, 2018 is granted. A rating in excess of 70 percent for PTSD from July 20, 2018 is denied.

The Veteran's appeal has been dismissed due to their death. The Board cannot adjudicate the merits of this appeal as they have no jurisdiction.

The appeal for service connection for prostate cancer is dismissed. The appeal for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including as secondary to service-connected low back pain, is remanded.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient evidence regarding whether the Veteran's obstructive sleep apnea is related to service, including as secondary to his service-connected PTSD. Additional development and opinions are needed.

The Veteran's PTSD with major depressive disorder is granted at a rating of 70 percent, effective June 16, 2013. Other claims are either denied or remanded.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for PTSD due to a lack of medical evidence diagnosing PTSD and credible supporting evidence of an in-service stressor.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient development regarding the Veteran's claimed stressors and need for a new VA psychiatric examination.

The Board dismissed all pending appeals due to the appellant's withdrawal of his claims.

The Veteran's appeal for a higher evaluation of his service-connected PTSD with depressive disorder, NOS is remanded due to the need for updated medical records and an examination.

The Veteran's claim for SMC based on the need for aid and attendance due to PTSD is denied. The Board also remanded the issue of service connection for lung cancer, as it requires further development regarding exposure to Agent Orange during service.

The Veteran's claim for an increased rating for PTSD was denied. The Board found that the Veteran did not meet the criteria for a disability rating in excess of 30 percent prior to August 9, 2018 and did not meet the criteria for a disability rating in excess of 70 percent from August 9, 2018.

The Board denied service connection for PTSD and depression, finding that the Veteran's conditions were not incurred in or aggravated by military service. The claim was reopened based on new evidence, but the Board concluded that this did not meet the criteria for service connection.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for a traumatic brain injury is denied as there are no current residuals associated with the claimed condition.,The Veteran's claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD and Major Depressive Disorder, is remanded. The VA examiner will determine if these conditions had their onset in or are otherwise etiologically related to his period of active service.

The Board has denied service connection for PTSD and an acquired psychiatric disorder other than PTSD, finding that there is no medical evidence of a diagnosis of PTSD. The Veteran's current diagnoses are depression with anxiety.,Service connection for the Veteran’s TDIU claim is also remanded as it is inextricably intertwined with his pending claims for increased ratings.

The Veteran's appeal has been dismissed as he withdrew his request for a higher initial rating for his acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD and insomnia.

The Board has remanded several issues related to the Veteran's service connection claims, including for hearing loss, tinnitus, lumbar spine disability, hip disabilities, immune system and digestive tract disabilities, PTSD, peripheral neuropathy of upper and lower extremities. Additional evidence is needed, as well as clarification on the nature and etiology of some conditions.

The Veteran's appeal for a higher rating for PTSD was dismissed because service connection for PTSD was severed, effective June 16, 2005.

The Board denied service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD and depression, finding that the evidence did not support a link between these conditions and service or service-connected disability.

The Veteran's claim for a 100 percent disability rating for service-connected PTSD is being remanded due to the need for additional medical examination and treatment records.

The Board has remanded the case due to uncertainty about whether the Veteran's PTSD is related to his military service, specifically an in-service personal assault.