PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) decisions — 2021

The Board found that the Veteran does not have a single service-connected disability rated at 100 percent since October 1, 2013, and therefore, the criteria for SMC based on housebound status were not met.

The Veteran's claim for PTSD was properly filed on August 13, 2015. The Board finds reasonable doubt in the matter and grants an effective date of August 13, 2015.

The Veteran's TDIU claim is remanded due to the failure of the AOJ to properly develop and adjudicate his PTSD claim. The Board also found that while he has service-connected disabilities, they do not meet the schedular requirements for TDIU under 38C.F.R. §4.16(a).

The Board has remanded the claim for service connection for the cause of the Veteran’s death on a direct basis due to inadequate medical opinion in the previous decision.

The Board has remanded the claims for diabetes mellitus type 2 and PTSD due to potential in-service exposure, but requires additional evidence such as morning reports and pay records.

The Veteran's claims for service connection are granted for left ear hearing loss, headaches secondary to PTSD, GERD with Barrett's esophagus, and a deviated septum. The claim for right ear hearing loss is denied. Service connection is also granted for a left shoulder disability and asthma. Other issues remain pending.

The Board has remanded the case due to a lack of VA treatment records and for a retrospective assessment of the Veteran's PTSD symptoms.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection for an acquired psychiatric condition and sleep apnea due to incomplete compliance with prior remand directives. The Veteran's current psychiatric conditions, including PTSD, anxiety disorder, bipolar disorder, schizoaffective disorder, dysthymic disorder, and depressive disorder, are being evaluated in light of his lay statements regarding service experiences. If service connection is granted for an acquired psychiatric condition, the claim for sleep apnea will also be remanded to determine if it is caused or aggravated by the psychiatric condition.

The Veteran's vertigo and acquired psychiatric disorder are not service-connected.,Service connection for the thoracic spine disability is denied as there is no evidence of a current disability related to service.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection of an acquired psychiatric disorder, specifically PTSD, finding that there was no credible evidence supporting his claimed in-service stressors and thus not meeting the criteria for service connection.

The Board has determined that additional development is needed to determine the Veteran's service in Vietnam, Cambodia, and Laos. The claims for PTSD and non-Hodgkin's lymphoma are remanded due to allegations of herbicide exposure and combat stressors.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to inadequate medical opinions and a need for further examination. The Veteran's claim of service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD, is being reviewed.

The Veteran's claim for increased ratings for PTSD with Major Cognitive Disorder is remanded due to unclear current rating and need for additional development.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to an inadequate VA examination and the need for a new one with opinion regarding the Veteran's claimed acquired psychiatric disorders, including PTSD.

The Veteran's PTSD resulted in occupational and social impairment with deficiencies in most areas, but did not meet the criteria for a higher rating. The claim was granted as he is unable to secure or follow a substantially gainful occupation due to his service-connected PTSD.

Effective April 22, 2016, the Veteran is granted a total disability rating based on individual unemployability due to service-connected disabilities.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings on multiple conditions have been dismissed due to the Veteran withdrawing his appeals.,The Veteran’s bilateral pes planus has not met the criteria for a higher rating prior to February 28, 2019.

Service connection is granted for PTSD. The back disability claim is remanded due to a duty to assist error.

The Veteran's PTSD symptoms cause occupational and social impairment with deficiencies in most areas, but the evidence does not support a higher disability rating.

The Board has determined that the Veteran does not have a current diagnosis of PTSD or any other acquired psychiatric disability, and thus service connection for an acquired psychiatric disability is denied.