PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) decisions — 2021

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient evidence regarding the Veteran's acquired psychiatric disability, including PTSD and a depressive disorder, which is claimed as secondary to his service-connected TBI. The case will be reviewed again with additional development.

The Board has remanded the case for further development and examination to determine if the Veteran's psychiatric disorders are related to his service, including his service-connected asthma.

The Board has granted the Veteran's claim for service connection for PTSD and Depression, finding that his current psychiatric conditions are at least as likely as not related to his active duty service.

The Board has granted service connection for Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) and remanded the issue of service connection for Headaches.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including PTSD, alcohol use disorder, stimulant use disorder, bilateral hearing loss, and tinnitus, do not render him unable to secure or maintain substantially gainful employment.

The Board has remanded the case for further development, including an increased rating for PTSD and service connection for hypertension.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for obstructive sleep apnea was denied as there is no evidence of a current disability during or after service, and the most probative medical opinions are against a finding that it is related to service-connected PTSD.,PTSD symptoms prior to April 9, 2015, were productive of occupational and social impairment with occasional decrease in work efficiency and intermittent periods of inability to perform tasks. As of April 9, 2015, the Veteran's PTSD was productive of occupational and social impairment with reduced reliability and productivity.

The Board denied service connection for PTSD, an acquired psychiatric disorder other than PTSD, and bilateral hearing loss. The claim for PTSD was denied as there is no confirmed current diagnosis of PTSD. The claims for an acquired psychiatric disorder other than PTSD and bilateral hearing loss were also denied due to lack of evidence linking the conditions to service.

The Board has reopened the claim for service connection for PTSD and remanded to obtain additional medical records, verify in-service stressor, and provide an opinion on the nature of any current psychiatric disability.

The Veteran's claims for a higher rating for PTSD and TDIU prior to May 20, 2016 are being remanded due to the need for additional development including scheduling of VA examinations.

The Board has remanded the claim for a total disability rating based on individual unemployability (TDIU) due to incomplete development and consideration of additional evidence. The derivative TDIU claim is also being remanded.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to incomplete service personnel records and unconfirmed in-service stressor incidents. The Veteran's claim for PTSD related to military sexual trauma will be reconsidered with additional development.

The Board has remanded the case for consideration of a TDIU on an extraschedular basis due to evidence suggesting the Veteran may be unable to secure or follow a substantially gainful occupation due to his service-connected disabilities. The decision is not binding and does not establish VA policies.

The Board has remanded the case due to challenges raised by the Veteran regarding the qualifications of the VA examiners who provided opinions on sleep apnea. The AOJ is required to obtain and provide information about the credentials of these examiners.

The Board has remanded the case due to new evidence submitted by the Veteran, which raises a reasonable possibility of substantiating his claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder. The case is also remanded for additional development including obtaining VA and non-VA medical records.

The Veteran's PTSD is granted a 100% rating throughout the appeal period, and his claim for TDIU is dismissed as moot due to the grant of a 100% rating.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities necessitate the need for regular aid and attendance of another person, thus entitling him to special monthly compensation based on the need for aid and attendance. The issue of SMC based on being housebound is dismissed as moot due to the grant of SMC by reason of aid and attendance.

The Board denied service connection for PTSD, BPH, sleep apnea, and several other conditions due to a lack of current diagnoses or credible evidence linking these conditions to the Veteran's military service.,Service connection was granted for tinnitus.

The Veteran's claim for a compensable disability rating for bilateral hearing loss before January 29, 2020 and a higher rating after that date is denied. The case is also remanded to determine if the Veteran should be granted TDIU based on his service-connected disabilities.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection for PTSD and diabetes mellitus, as well as the character of discharge determination. The appellant will need to provide evidence regarding his mental health during service and complete service department records. A VA examination is also required to assess the appellant's mental state leading up to his discharge from service.