PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) decisions — 2022

The Veteran's claim for TDIU is remanded due to the need for updated VA treatment records and a VA examination to assess his service-connected disabilities, nephropathy and PTSD.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to the need for additional evidence, specifically VA treatment records from 2012 onwards. The Veteran's mental health history and any relevant evaluations or treatments are needed to determine if his acquired psychiatric disorders are related to service.

The Veteran's claims for cramping of the body, chronic pain also claimed as chronic multi symptom illness and sleep disturbances/insomnia are denied as they are considered manifestations of his service-connected fibromyalgia.,The Veteran's lumbar spine degenerative arthritis, left foot plantar fasciitis and right foot plantar fasciitis claims are remanded for further development.

The Board has remanded the case due to a lack of medical opinion regarding whether the Veteran's service-connected conditions contributed to his cause of death. The appellant must provide an opinion on this matter.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including migraine headaches, PTSD, mechanical low back pain, and lumbar radiculopathy, render him unable to secure or follow substantially gainful employment. The Board has granted a total disability evaluation based on individual unemployability (TDIU).

The Veteran's appeal for service connection of posttraumatic stress disorder has been dismissed due to the death of the Veteran during the pendency of the appeal.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's PTSD and major depressive disorder are service-connected due to in-service military sexual trauma, which is considered new and material evidence.

The Veteran's psychiatric disability, including PTSD, alcohol abuse disorder, and panic disorder, was rated at 100% prior to June 28, 2022. The TDIU based on this disability is moot due to the 100% rating.

The Veteran's PTSD with depressive symptoms, fatigue, sleep problems, and subjective cognitive impairment is rated at a 50 percent effective from August 28, 2019.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient consideration of all evidence since the February 2020 Statement of the Case. The Veteran's claim for an initial disability rating in excess of 50 percent for his service-connected psychiatric disorder will be reconsidered with additional development and a possible VA examination.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient evidence regarding the in-service personal assault that allegedly caused PTSD. The Veteran's claims will be reviewed again with an addendum opinion from a VA clinician.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for bilateral hearing loss, tinnitus, an acquired psychiatric disorder (including PTSD), low back condition, and cervical spine condition due to incomplete development of his service connection claims.

The Veteran's low back disability, right and left lower extremity radiculopathy, nocturnal clenching/bruxism and TMJ syndrome, and PTSD are all rated at the maximum allowable under VA regulations. The Board has granted increased ratings for some conditions but denied others.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for PTSD was reopened, and the Board found that there is at least as likely as not a link between his current psychiatric disorders (other than personality disorder) and his military service. Service connection for PTSD and other acquired psychiatric conditions are granted.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional examinations to assess the current severity of his service-connected lumbar spine and right lower extremity radiculopathy disabilities. The TDIU claim remains pending.

The Veteran's appeal for TDIU prior to March 18, 2021 was denied as she did not meet the schedular criteria for a TDIU.,For the period from March 18, 2021 onwards, the Veteran's service-connected disabilities were found insufficient to warrant a TDIU.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, bilateral hearing loss, and TBI residuals have been denied as there is no evidence of a nexus between these conditions and his military service.

The Veteran's PTSD is rated at 70 percent since December 22, 2014. He also received a TDIU and SMC at the housebound rate.

The Veteran's PTSD is currently rated at 50 percent, and the Board has remanded both his claim for an increased rating and his TDIU claim due to insufficient evidence from recent VA treatment records and a need for updated examination.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection due to incomplete records and the need for a VA examination. The right shoulder disability, acquired psychiatric disorder, and headaches are all under review.