PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) decisions — 2022

Service connection for Dupuytren's contracture of the left hand is granted. The Veteran's posttraumatic stress disorder, right knee disability, and left knee disability are remanded for further evaluation.

Service connection for bilateral upper extremity neuropathy, left lower extremity neuropathy, PTSD, depressive disorder, hypertension, tinnitus, anxiety disorder, and left leg scar is granted. Service connection for head scar is denied.,The Veteran's hypertension was granted on a presumptive basis due to herbicide agent exposure.

The Veteran's claim for a total disability rating based on individual unemployability (TDIU) is granted effective August 23, 2018. The TDIU was previously denied prior to this date.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities have prevented them from obtaining or maintaining gainful employment, and the Board has granted a TDIU rating.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient evidence regarding the Veteran's claimed acquired psychiatric disorders, including PTSD and depressive disorder. The case will be returned for further development of records and verification of in-service stressors.

The Veteran's claims for service connection are remanded due to the need for additional medical records and education on the credentials of VA examiners.

The Board has determined that additional evidence must be obtained before the claims for service connection and rating can be decided. The Veteran's TDIU claim is also remanded as it is inextricably intertwined with his other claims.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder and left knee condition due to potential issues with the evidence provided.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient verification of the Veteran's in-service stressors and outstanding service treatment records. The AOJ is directed to conduct additional development including obtaining STRs, verifying stressor incidents, and reviewing unit histories.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to insufficient medical opinions regarding the etiology of the Veteran's OSA, specifically whether it is related to service or secondary to PTSD and/or depression.

The Veteran's PTSD symptoms have not more nearly approximated the criteria for a higher rating, with occupational and social impairment resulting in deficiencies in most areas such as work, school, family relations, judgment, thinking, or mood.

The Board has remanded several claims related to peripheral neuropathy and PTSD, including those for increased ratings and the effective date of a TDIU. The Veteran is requested to provide information about his treatment providers and VA must obtain any relevant records.

The Veteran's PTSD symptoms prior to September 21, 2021 did not result in significant occupational and social impairment.,For the period beginning September 21, 2021, the Veteran's PTSD symptoms have not resulted in deficiencies in most areas such as work or family relations.

The Veteran's TDIU claim is granted effective June 30, 2020. The Board has also remanded the issues of a higher rating for PTSD and an earlier effective date for service connection.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection due to new and material evidence submitted by the Veteran, which relates to his PTSD diagnosis.

The Veteran's claim for a higher rating for PTSD is being remanded due to the need for a new VA examination and consideration of additional evidence.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for PTSD was granted on March 1, 2013. The effective date of this grant is set at September 23, 1998.

The Veteran's TDIU claim is remanded due to a duty-to-assist error regarding his employability due to PTSD. A new VA examination is needed to address the Veteran's employment issues related to his service-connected PTSD.

The Veteran's PTSD was granted a 70% disability rating effective April 23, 2021. The right lower extremity neuropathy (formerly reduced sensation) was granted a 60% disability rating effective April 28, 2021.

The Board has remanded the case due to a failure to provide a VA examination for an acquired psychiatric disability, including PTSD, depression, and anxiety. The Veteran must be afforded with the proper VA examination and medical etiology opinion.