PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) decisions — 2021

The Board has decided to remand the case due to insufficient consideration of all psychiatric diagnoses in the Veteran's VA treatment records and a lack of service treatment records from his psychiatrist. The RO is instructed to obtain any outstanding private or VA treatment records, including Vet Center records, as well as any missing service treatment records. An addendum opinion should be requested from the December 2017 VA examiner regarding the Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorder claim.

The Veteran's appeal is remanded due to issues with his PTSD and TBI residuals. Separate compensable ratings for TBI residuals are denied, but a separate rating for PVD related to the service-connected TBI is requested.

The Veteran's claim for chronic cervicitis, acquired psychiatric disorder other than PTSD, and bilateral eye disability is being remanded due to conflicting medical evidence and the need for further examination.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for PTSD is being remanded due to the need for additional medical records and a new examination.

The Board has remanded the case due to failure to obtain a VA examination based on record review, and for proper Veterans Claims Assistance Act notice.

The Board dismissed the appeals for service connection of right ear hearing loss and post-traumatic stress disorder due to the Veteran's death during the appeal process.

An initial rating of 100 percent for PTSD is granted, subject to the laws and regulations governing the payment of monetary benefits.,Service connection for a cervical spine disability due to an improvised explosive device (IED) blast is denied.

The Board has granted service connection for PTSD due to military sexual trauma (MST) experienced during active service, finding that the Veteran's symptoms are related to this incident and granting the benefit of doubt.

The Veteran's appeals for service connection for IBS, ADHD, and PTSD have been dismissed due to his withdrawal of the appeal. The RO granted service connection for PTSD with a 70% rating effective July 17, 2019, and TDIU effective January 1, 2014.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities do not preclude him from securing or following substantially gainful employment, and the Board denied his claim for a total disability rating based on individual unemployability due to service-connected disability (TDIU).

The Board has granted effective dates of October 9, 2009 for the grant of service connection for PTSD, hearing loss, and tinnitus. The decision is based on the Veteran's claim filed at a mandatory Department of Defense Yellow Ribbon event in September 2009.

The Veteran's PTSD has been rated at 70 percent since July 31, 2009 and remains at that level until August 29, 2019.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for further development due to insufficient evidence regarding his claimed acquired psychiatric disorder and coronary artery disease. The Veteran is required to undergo a VA examination to determine if his current psychiatric conditions are related to service.

The Board has remanded the case due to the need for additional verification of the Veteran's claimed stressors and service-connected conditions, as well as further examination to determine the etiology of his acquired psychiatric disorders.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for PTSD and a lumbar spine condition have been reopened, and the appeals are granted.,Service connection has been granted for MDD (including bipolar disorder) and bilateral lower extremity radiculopathy. The issue of service connection for PTSD due to MST is remanded.

The Veteran's appeal is remanded due to unresolved issues including service connection for various conditions and a need for additional examinations. The current ratings for PTSD with TBI remain unchanged.

The Veteran's PTSD and obstructive sleep apnea were not rated higher than the assigned percentages, while TDIU was granted for a period between July 30, 2009 and September 22, 2010.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for left knee disability and an acquired psychiatric condition are being remanded due to the need for additional medical opinions.

The Veteran's PTSD with alcohol use disorder is granted a 100 percent disability rating since January 25, 2020, and prior to that date was denied an increased rating.

The Veteran's appeal for an increased rating for PTSD was denied, and his claim for TDIU due to service-connected disabilities was also denied. The Board found that the Veteran did not meet the criteria for a total disability evaluation based on individual unemployability.