PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) decisions — 2021

The Veteran's TDIU claim for service-connected PTSD and bilateral hearing loss prior to March 10, 2018 was denied as the evidence does not show he was unable to secure or follow substantially gainful employment due to these conditions.

The Board has determined that there is not a complete record to make decisions on the Veteran's claims for service connection. Additional VA examinations are needed to address the Veteran’s history of back pain, kidney disease, psychiatric disorders, and sleep issues.

The Veteran's PTSD is granted a 70 percent rating prior to September 27, 2012, and denied for ratings in excess of 70 percent from that date.

The Veteran's claim for PTSD was denied, while her service-connected mood disorder received a rating of 70% prior to May 22, 2012. The decision is mixed as it granted part of the appeal and denied another part.

The Board has granted service connection for PTSD and denied service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, other than PTSD. The decision is based on the Veteran's reported in-service sexual assault and subsequent alcohol abuse.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for special monthly compensation based on aid and attendance and/or housebound status, finding that his service-connected disabilities do not meet the criteria for this benefit.

The Board denied service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD, major depressive disorder, anxiety disorder, and somatic symptom disorder. The Veteran's claim was based on alleged in-service stressors related to unloading deceased military personnel, but the evidence did not support a diagnosis of PTSD.,Service connection for alcoholism was also denied as it is not service-connected.

The Veteran's appeal for service connection for a psychiatric disorder, including posttraumatic stress disorder due to military sexual assault, has been dismissed because the Veteran died during the pendency of the appeal.

The appeal seeking DIC under 38 U.S.C. § 1318 is denied as the Veteran was not in receipt of, nor entitled to receive, compensation for service-connected disability that was continuously rated totally disabling for a period of at least 10 years immediately preceding death or for a period of 5 or more years immediately following discharge from service.

The Veteran's appeal for service connection for a bilateral hip disability was dismissed. The Veteran's PTSD is granted with an initial rating of 50%. His neck and right shoulder disabilities are remanded, as well as his claim for increased rating.

The Board has remanded the case due to unclear employment information and requests that the Veteran provide details of his employment from September 2011 to April 14, 2014. The issue of entitlement to TDIU prior to April 15, 2014 is still pending.

The Board has granted service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD and major depressive disorder. The issues of secondary service connection for erectile dysfunction, hypertension, and gastrointestinal condition are remanded due to the need for additional development.

The Veteran's genital warts and acquired psychiatric disability (including PTSD) are remanded for further evaluation.

The Board has granted a 50 percent disability rating for PTSD, but the claims for Meniere's disease, obstructive sleep apnea, and GERD are remanded due to insufficient evidence.

The Veteran's PTSD is rated at 70 percent, effective July 11, 2012. The Board has remanded the issues of service connection for obstructive sleep apnea and TDIU due to his PTSD.

The Veteran's claims for cervical spine, lumbar spine, and respiratory disabilities have been remanded due to the need for additional evidence.,New claims for bilateral sensorineural hearing loss, tinnitus, acquired psychiatric disability (claimed as posttraumatic stress disorder with alcohol use dependence), heart disability (claimed as ischemic heart disease and/or residuals of stroke), hypertension, and TDIU are also being remanded.

The Veteran's service connection claims for TBI and PTSD have been granted. The claim for a higher rating for the lumbar spine disorder is denied, but the case is REMANDED as it may be affected by the grant of service connection for PTSD.

The Board has remanded the case for additional development, including obtaining an adequate medical opinion regarding the etiology of the Veteran's sleep apnea and its relationship to service.

The Board has determined that new and material evidence has been received to reopen the claims for PTSD, bilateral hearing loss, and memory loss. The appeal is remanded for further development regarding service connection for various disabilities including bilateral knee and lower back conditions, acquired psychiatric disorder (including PTSD and memory loss), and bilateral hearing loss.

The Veteran's PTSD is rated at 70 percent, which is the maximum rating available under current regulations. The Board has granted a TDIU based on his service-connected PTSD.