PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) decisions — 2022

The Board has denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for PTSD due to a lack of current diagnosis. The claims for hypertension, bilateral hearing loss, and tinea versicolor are remanded for further development.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for left knee disability, right hand disability, chronic low back strain, left lower extremity radiculopathy, and PTSD due to failure to report for VA examinations. The issues are inextricably intertwined with TDIU.

The Veteran's claim for an earlier effective date for the grant of service connection for schizophrenia (also claimed as a nervous disability and PTSD) is denied because the earliest document in the claims file that may be accepted as a claim to reopen was received by VA on February 18, 2015.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for anxiety and depression, left ankle condition, PTSD, and TBI were denied as there was no evidence of a nexus to service.,There is no credible supporting evidence that the Veteran experienced any in-service stressors related to fear of hostile military or terrorist activity.

The Board granted service connection for PTSD and bipolar disorder, effective August 27, 2009. The Veteran's claim was reopened based on new evidence submitted after the initial denial in March 1999.

The Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorder, specifically PTSD, is granted as service connected due to a fear of hostile military activity during his active duty in Germany.

The Veteran's PTSD is granted at a 70% rating effective January 1, 2020. A TDIU and basic eligibility for Dependents' Educational Assistance (DEA) benefits are also granted from July 22, 2010.

The Veteran's PTSD and MDD have resulted in a total occupational and social impairment for the period from November 26, 2013 to May 16, 2017, warranting a TDIU.

The Board has remanded the claim due to issues with notification and scheduling of a VA examination, and requests additional information from the Veteran regarding his psychiatric conditions.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for a right ankle injury, bilateral hearing loss, tinnitus, and an acquired psychiatric disorder (PTSD) have been denied. The case is remanded for further evaluation.

The Veteran's tinnitus is found to have had its onset during service and granted service connection.,The Veteran's PTSD is found to be related to in-service stressors and granted service connection.

The Board found that the Veteran's service-connected PTSD did not render him unable to secure or follow a substantially gainful occupation prior to August 5, 2021. Therefore, TDIU on an extraschedular basis was denied for this period.

The Veteran's claim for a higher disability rating for his service-connected anxiety and depressive disorders (now claimed as PTSD) was denied. The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient evidence in the previous decision.

The Veteran's appeal for a higher initial rating and TDIU due to service-connected PTSD, alcohol abuse, amphetamine abuse, and opioid abuse is remanded due to the need for additional private treatment records and VA treatment records.

The Veteran's PTSD is currently rated at 70 percent, and the Board finds that his symptoms do not warrant a higher rating as they are more closely aligned with the criteria for a 70 percent disability rating.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD, due to a lack of credible supporting evidence that the in-service stressor occurred.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities did not prevent him from securing or following gainful employment prior to January 4, 2020.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for PTSD was denied in July 2014. The effective date of the award is November 2, 2018.

The Veteran's PTSD is granted at a 50 percent rating, but no more, prior to May 20, 2021.

The Board has remanded the case for a VA medical opinion to determine if any diagnosed psychiatric disorders are related to service, and whether any acquired psychiatric disorders are superimposed upon personality disorders as a result of service. The Veteran's lay statements and treatment records indicate he experienced distressing memories and symptoms during service.