PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) decisions — 2021

The Veteran's claims for increased evaluation of left leg muscle strain and service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder are being remanded due to the need for additional development.,Specifically, a new VA examination is required to determine the severity of the Veteran’s left leg muscle strain throughout the appeal period.

The Veteran's PTSD symptoms are rated at 50%, and his tinnitus is rated at 10%. Bilateral hearing loss remains unresolved. The Veteran's TDIU claim is remanded for clarification of employment status.

The Veteran's PTSD has been granted a 100% disability rating for the entire period on appeal, and his diabetes mellitus is rated at 20%. The TDIU claim based solely on service-connected disabilities was granted.

The Veteran's PTSD, left knee, right knee, and right shoulder disabilities are being remanded for further development.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for PTSD and Bipolar Disorder as secondary to service-connected PTSD have been granted.

The Veteran's PTSD with depression, anxiety, and alcohol abuse was granted an initial rating of 70 percent for the period prior to January 12, 2016. For the period since January 12, 2016, a rating of 100 percent is granted.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's timely Notice of Disagreement (NOD) was received in response to an August 2015 rating decision, which denied a disability rating in excess of 50 percent for PTSD, depressive disorder, anxious distress, and alcohol abuse. The issue is remanded as it must be addressed by issuing a Statement of the Case.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for both Major Depressive Disorder and Posttraumatic Stress Disorder, finding that there is no current diagnosis of PTSD and insufficient evidence linking any diagnosed psychiatric condition to military service.

The Board has remanded the cases for further development and examination due to incomplete personal trauma development, inadequate VA examination for acquired psychiatric disorder, and insufficient opinion regarding sleep disorder.

The Board has decided to remand the claim for a total disability rating based on individual unemployability (TDIU) due to inconsistent evidence regarding the Veteran's income. The case is being returned for additional development of his employment and earnings information.

The Veteran's diagnosed PTSD is found to be related to in-service stressors, including harassment and assault by fellow service members. Service connection for PTSD is granted.

The Board has remanded the case for additional development due to conflicting opinions and a need for further medical evaluation regarding the Veteran's hypertension, service-connected diabetes mellitus, myocardial infarction, and PTSD.

The Veteran's initial evaluations for Ischemic Heart Disease and Posttraumatic Stress Disorder were granted, with the IHD receiving a 30% evaluation prior to September 23, 2008, and PTSD receiving a 70% evaluation thereafter. The appeals related to service connection for vascular disease, arthritis of the hips, legs, and back, and TDIU are still pending.

The Veteran's PTSD is rated at a 100% rating effective from December 18, 2020.,No other conditions have an effective date prior to July 28, 2016.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional examinations and evaluations to address the severity of her cervical strain, thoracolumbar strain, sleep apnea, tinea pedis with mycotic toenails, PTSD, and traumatic brain injury. The appeals are also being remanded due to a lack of compliance with VA examination requirements.

The Board denied service connection for PTSD as the evidence did not support a diagnosis of PTSD related to an in-service stressor, and there was no verified stressor.

The Veteran's appeal for increased ratings for PTSD and hearing loss is dismissed due to the death of the appellant.

The Veteran's claims for PTSD and CAD were granted effective July 17, 2015. The Board found that the Veteran had these conditions by this date and VA was estopped from treating his September 2015 supplemental claim as incomplete.

The Board has found that there was not substantial compliance with the previous remand directives and requires further development for a VA examination to determine the etiology of OSA, including whether it is related to service-connected PTSD.

The Veteran's service-connected PTSD and anxiety have prevented him from securing or maintaining substantially gainful employment since March 18, 2002 until April 17, 2009.