PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) decisions — 2021

The Veteran's claim for service connection for PTSD has been reopened due to the submission of new and material evidence. The case is being remanded for further examination and potential verification of stressors.

The Veteran's need for aid and attendance was determined to be due to his service-connected disabilities, but the Board found that none of the criteria were met for SMC based upon housebound status. The appeal is denied.

The Veteran's PTSD has been granted a 70 percent rating, effective March 16, 2017. The decision also found that the Veteran experienced suicidal ideation and had difficulty adapting to stressful situations.

The Veteran's PTSD was rated at 50 percent from April 13, 2012 to January 14, 2019. The symptoms did not warrant a higher rating as they remained within the range of occupational and social impairment with reduced reliability and productivity.

The Board has remanded the case for further development and readjudication, including obtaining VA treatment records and scheduling a VA examination to assess the Veteran's PTSD and depression.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to insufficient medical examination and opinion regarding the Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorders, including PTSD, major depressive disorder, and anxiety. The examiner should clarify if these conditions are related to service or secondary to service-connected scars.

The Board has determined that additional development is needed in both the Veteran's claims for an acquired psychiatric disorder and PTSD, as the current evidence does not provide sufficient information to determine if these conditions are related to his service. The VA examinations conducted did not address all aspects of the claims, particularly regarding the stressors claimed by the Veteran.

The Veteran's appeals for increased ratings for PTSD and prostate adenocarcinoma residuals were denied as the evidence did not meet the criteria for a higher rating under applicable VA regulations.

The Veteran's appeal resulted in a higher rating for his depressive disorder from December 15, 2013, to 50 percent.

The Board dismissed the Veteran's appeal for a rating in excess of 10 percent for rectal incontinence. The Board granted service connection for PTSD, depression, and anxiety due to military sexual trauma (MST) during active service.

The Board has remanded the case for further development due to incomplete VA examinations.

The Veteran's PTSD was initially rated at 30% from November 15, 2012 to March 12, 2020 and then increased to 70% effective March 12, 2020.

The Board has denied service connection for sleep disorders other than obstructive sleep apnea and back conditions, but has remanded the issues of service connection for psychiatric disorders due to lack of substantial compliance with previous remand directives.

The Veteran's PTSD, head injury, left ear hearing loss, and hypertension are not service-connected. The Board denied increased ratings for the left eye disability before January 30, 2018 and remanded this issue. A TDIU is granted.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for PTSD and related conditions was denied in October 1982, but reopened on March 6, 2014. The effective date of the award is set back to March 6, 2014.

The Board has remanded the claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD, schizophrenia, memory loss, and diminished capacity due to a lack of evidence of nexus. The case is now pending further action.

The Board has remanded the cases for further development due to issues with the July 2017 VA examination and because additional development is required on the claim of a TDIU rating, which is inextricably intertwined with the PTSD claim.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to new evidence and outstanding records, including VA treatment records and confirmation of in-service stressors.

The Veteran's appeal for service connection for PTSD has been dismissed due to the death of the appellant.

The Board dismissed the appeals for a rating in excess of 30 percent for peripheral neuropathy of the upper left extremity and service connection for PTSD.