PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) decisions — 2021

The Board dismissed the claim of service connection for PTSD because it was already granted in a November 2020 rating decision.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for a psychiatric disability, including PTSD and depression, was denied as there is no medical evidence of current diagnosis or impairment that would constitute a disability for which service connection could be established.

The Veteran's claims for service connection of an acquired psychiatric disorder, coccyx fracture, and headaches have been denied. The denial is based on the lack of evidence supporting a link between his current conditions and his military service.

The Veteran's PTSD is rated at 100 percent, effective November 2, 2009. The issue of TDIU prior to June 1, 2015 is dismissed as moot due to the grant of a 100 percent rating for PTSD.

The Veteran's PTSD is granted at a 100% disability rating from September 25, 1996. The effective date for service connection of PTSD and TDIU are denied prior to September 25, 1996.

The Veteran is eligible for specially adapted housing due to his service-connected disabilities, which include bilateral hip osteoarthritis and joint replacement, below the knee amputation on the right, neuropathy of the right radial nerve, left knee disability, and PTSD. The Board found that he meets the criteria for assistance in acquiring specially adapted housing as his service-connected disabilities result in a need for constant use of a wheelchair and canes.

The Board has dismissed the appeals for PTSD and ischemic heart disease, as well as TDIU. The Veteran's death made these appeals moot.

The Veteran's PTSD is rated at 70 percent since the date of her claim, effective November 2014. The Board also found that she is entitled to a TDIU as of March 12, 2014.

The Board dismissed all withdrawn issues related to PTSD, bilateral shoulder disabilities, pinguecula, and other conditions. The Veteran's service-connected PTSD is rated at 70% for the period prior to May 6, 2019.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for bilateral upper and lower extremity peripheral neuropathy, to include as secondary to exposure to herbicide agents, was denied. The Board found that the evidence did not show a relationship between the Veteran’s claimed condition and his active duty service or any event, injury, or disease during service. Service connection for TDIU prior to July 31, 2018, was also denied as the Veteran's combined disability rating did not meet the threshold percentage requirements.

The Board has remanded the claims of service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, migraine headaches, hypertension, and erectile dysfunction due to deficiencies in the examination reports and lack of clarity regarding the criteria used by the examiners.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for various conditions, including low back pain, PTSD, headaches, chronic fatigue syndrome, chronic sinusitis, dermatitis, gall bladder removal, and GERD. The appeals are currently pending.

The Veteran's appeal for service connection for mental health conditions, including PTSD, depression, and anxiety, has been dismissed due to the death of the Veteran.

The Veteran's service connection claim for a back disability was denied as there is no evidence of a chronic back condition during or after service. The claim for special monthly compensation based on the need for aid and attendance was also denied due to the absence of regular aid and assistance needs.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's claims for service connection and increased ratings are remanded due to outstanding medical records, need for further examination, and consideration of TDIU.

The Veteran's appeal has been dismissed due to their death, and the Board does not have jurisdiction to adjudicate the merits of this appeal.

The Board has found the Veteran's claims of residuals from a traumatic brain injury and psychiatric disability (claimed as PTSD) not supported by evidence, thus denying service connection for these conditions.

The Veteran's PTSD is granted as service-connected, with the Board finding that his in-service stressors are credible and supporting evidence of a diagnosis.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for PTSD is granted. The Board finds that the evidence is at least in equipoise and concludes that the Veteran has PTSD due to his military service stressors, resolving reasonable doubt in favor of the Veteran. The low back condition issue is remanded as it requires further examination.

The Board has vacated the decision regarding service connection for hypertension due to a failure of due process. The appeal is remanded for further development on all issues, including service connection and TDIU.