PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) decisions — 2022

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings for PTSD, lumbosacral strain, TBI, headaches, right ring finger fracture, scar of the proximal right lateral calf, and proximal right anterior thigh scars were denied. The VA determined that the current evidence did not support higher disability evaluations based on the severity of the service-connected conditions.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient information in the VA examination report, and a new examination is needed to determine if the Veteran's psychiatric disabilities are related to service.

The Board has decided that the Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD and Major Depressive Disorder, should be remanded for further examination to address inconsistencies in previous evaluations.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims of service connection for low back disorder, bilateral upper and lower extremity neuropathy, and an acquired psychiatric disorder due to in-service injuries and stressors. The claims are being remanded for additional examinations and consideration.

The Veteran's appeal is mixed, with some issues granted and others not. The Board has remanded the claims for service connection for heart disorder and hypertension due to conflicting medical opinions.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims of service connection for an acquired psychiatric disability, achilles tendonitis, and a bilateral leg disability due to insufficient medical evidence. The Veteran is also requested to provide more details about his in-service stressors.

The Board has remanded the case for further development and an addendum opinion to address the Veteran's reported hospitalizations, self-medication with alcohol and substance abuse, and in-service experiences. The claim will be reconsidered based on this additional evidence.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, to include PTSD, due to insufficient reasoning and bases in the previous decision. The case is now pending further development and review.

The Veteran's PTSD was granted service connection effective November 22, 2017. The Board has determined that an earlier effective date is not warranted.,Effective from November 22, 2017, the Veteran is entitled to a TDIU due to his service-connected PTSD.

The Board has remanded the case for further development, including a VA examination to determine if the Veteran's PTSD and other acquired psychiatric disorders are related to service. The examiner is asked to consider alternative stressors and current diagnoses.

The Veteran's service-connected PTSD alone has rendered him unable to secure and follow substantially gainful occupation, which is why the Board granted a TDIU from October 30, 2016.

The Veteran's lumbar disability and PTSD have been granted service connection. The claims for headaches and hypertension secondary to PTSD are remanded.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings for PTSD, rosacea, and knee conditions are being remanded due to the need for additional examinations and development of evidence.,A new VA examination is required to assess the current severity of the Veteran's service-connected PTSD.

The Board has granted service connection for depression but denied service connection for PTSD. The Veteran's depression is deemed to be causally related to service, while the claim for PTSD was not supported by a verified in-service stressor.

The Board dismissed the appeal for service connection of bilateral knee condition due to the appellant's withdrawal. The remaining issues were remanded.

The Veteran's appeal for service connection for posttraumatic stress disorder has been dismissed due to his death.

The Board has remanded the claims for left knee disability and psychiatric disability, to include PTSD, due to insufficient medical opinions and incomplete service records. The appellant is required to provide more information about his injuries during service and obtain missing VA treatment records.

The Board has granted the Veteran's application to reopen his previously denied claim for service connection for PTSD and Major depressive disorder, but denied the claims on the merits.

The Board has remanded several issues for further development, including obtaining updated VA treatment records and scheduling a new examination for the right ankle disability.

The Veteran is granted SMC under 38 U.S.C. § 1114(l) for his acquired psychiatric disorder, SMC under 38 U.S.C. § 1114(o), and SMC under 38 U.S.C. § 1114(r)(1). The Veteran's request for higher level of care SMC under 38 U.S.C. § 1114(r)(2) is denied.