PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) decisions — 2021

The case is being remanded to consider additional VA treatment records and provide an updated opinion on the severity of the Veteran's PTSD.

The Board has waived the timeliness of the Substantive Appeal for service connection for PTSD, allowing the appeal to proceed on its merits.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient medical opinion regarding the Veteran's acquired psychiatric disability, specifically PTSD. The VA examiner did not consider all relevant evidence and lay statements from the Veteran and his wife.

The Veteran's left foot disability is not service-connected due to lack of a current diagnosis.,Service connection for an acquired psychiatric disability, including PTSD, major depressive disorder, anxiety disorder, affective disorder, and polysubstance dependence, is denied as there is no in-service event or injury related to these conditions.,Obstructive sleep apnea was not service-connected due to lack of a current diagnosis.,Residuals of traumatic brain injury were not service-connected due to lack of an in-service event.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD, as there was no evidence linking his current condition to his active duty service.

The Veteran's PTSD and alcohol use disorder have been granted a disability rating of 70 percent, effective from December 9, 2016. The Veteran has also been granted TDIU status as of this date.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disability, including PTSD, finding that there was no evidence of a chronic disease shown as such in service or within one year after service. The Veteran's current psychiatric symptoms are not related to his military service.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for PTSD and Depression, finding that there is no evidence of a current disability or a link to military service.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims of service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, tinnitus, and bilateral hearing loss disability due to lack of evidence supporting a link between these conditions and his military service.

The Veteran's PTSD is rated at 70 percent since October 23, 2012. The appeal for a higher rating prior to this date was denied. TDIU benefits were also denied prior to the effective date of October 23, 2012.

The Veteran's appeal for service connection for the aggravation of chronic kidney disease by diabetes mellitus, hypertension due to diabetes mellitus, and PTSD with major depressive disorder with psychotic symptoms has been granted. The appeals for initial ratings in excess of 20 percent for diabetes mellitus with bilateral cataracts, right lower extremity peripheral neuropathy, left lower extremity peripheral neuropathy, and erectile dysfunction are remanded. The appeal for TDIU is also remanded.

The Veteran's PTSD and right knee disability are being remanded for additional development as there are missing records that may be pertinent to his claims.

The Board denied service connection for low back disability, residuals of TBI, right eye disability, and acquired psychiatric disability (PTSD). The claim for Total Disability Rating Based on Individual Unemployability was also denied.

The Veteran's appeal for increased ratings and TDIU was denied. The Board found that the Veteran did not meet criteria for a higher rating at any point during the period on appeal, and her TDIU claim was also denied due to lack of evidence demonstrating total occupational impairment.

The Board denied service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder including PTSD, Anxiety Disorder with Depressive Features, and Depressive Disorder, NOS due to lack of evidence showing a link between the disorders and military service.

The Board is remanding the attorney's fees claim due to failure to comply with contested claims procedures, including notification of the right and time limit for submitting a Notice of Disagreement.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities did not produce total occupational impairment prior to June 8, 2010. Therefore, the criteria for TDIU prior to that date are not met.

The Board restored the Veteran's 100% rating for prostate cancer effective March 1, 2015. The earlier effective date of March 1, 2015 is granted for SMC at the housebound rate and TDIU from February 6, 2008 to September 30, 2009.

The Board has determined that additional records are needed to fully and fairly consider the Veteran's claims for service connection. The issues of lumbar spine disability, obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), bilateral peripheral neuropathy of the lower extremities, glaucoma, gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), vasectomy, and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) are being remanded to obtain additional records.

The Veteran's claim for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD, depression, and anxiety, is dismissed as the appeal has been withdrawn from the Legacy appeals system under the AMA.