PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) decisions — 2020

The Veteran's claim for service connection for PTSD and depression is being remanded due to the need for further examination and verification of stressor events. The VA will attempt to verify the claimed stressors related to a military helicopter accident in January 2002, and the Veteran will be scheduled for a VA psychiatric examination.

The Veteran's PTSD was granted a 50% rating effective February 16, 2019. The service connection for erectile dysfunction was denied.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection for low back disorder and an initial rating in excess of 30 percent for PTSD due to additional development being needed.

The Board has granted service connection for Obstructive Sleep Apnea, finding that it was aggravated by the Veteran's service-connected Posttraumatic Stress Disorder.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's PTSD is related to an in-service sexual assault, and he also has a diagnosed alcohol abuse disorder and anxiety. The decision grants service connection for these conditions.

The Veteran's service-connected PTSD and stroke residuals have rendered him in need of regular aid and attendance, which is granted from July 26, 2010.

The Veteran's PTSD is rated at a 70 percent evaluation, effective October 19, 2010. The decision also grants entitlement to a total disability rating based on individual unemployability (TDIU).

The Board has determined that the VA Regional Office (RO) did not substantially comply with its prior remand directives and thus, the case is being returned for further development.

The Board has decided to remand the Veteran's claims for service connection for bipolar disorder and PTSD due to new evidence added to the file.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, notably his bilateral knee disabilities, prevent him from substantially gainful employment that is consistent with his work experience as a laborer. The Board finds entitlement to TDIU granted.

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

The Board has remanded the case due to conflicting medical opinions regarding the Veteran's psychiatric disabilities, including PTSD. A new VA examination is needed to determine if any of these conditions are related to active service.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to insufficient evidence regarding the Veteran's psychiatric disabilities, particularly PTSD. A new examination is needed to determine if any of these conditions are related to service.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for GERD and an acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD. The Board found no evidence linking these conditions to service.

The Veteran's appeal for an initial 50% evaluation for posttraumatic stress disorder with unspecified depressive disorder has been dismissed without prejudice due to the death of the appellant.

The Veteran's PTSD with anxiety and tension headaches and migraine headaches are granted as service-connected, with the latter conditions found to be secondary to his service-connected PTSD.

The Veteran's service-connected other specified trauma and stressor related disorder (claimed as PTSD with depression and insomnia) is rated at 30 percent, effective from November 2, 2015.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for PTSD, diabetes, PN BLE, CAD, and ED have been reopened.,New evidence has been submitted that raises a reasonable possibility of substantiating the claims.

The Board dismissed the appeals for increased ratings of posttraumatic stress disorder with major depressive disorder and diabetic retinopathy due to the Veteran's death.

The Board has granted a 100 percent initial disability rating for PTSD prior to March 7, 2017. The claims for service connection of low back disability, radiculopathy of the right lower extremity, residuals of TBI, and migraine headaches are remanded due to incomplete records.