PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) decisions — 2022

The Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorder, diagnosed as PTSD, MDD, and anxiety disorder, had its onset in service. The Board found that the Veteran's current psychiatric disorders are related to his in-service experiences aboard the USS Simon Lake.

The Veteran's attempt to reopen his PTSD claim was denied in an October 2018 rating decision. The appeal is being remanded due to improper docketing under the Appeals Modernization Act (AMA).

The Veteran's claims for increased rating of his left shoulder disability, service connection for PTSD, and TDIU are being remanded due to the need for additional development and examination.

The Board has granted service connection for bronchitis, hepatitis C, and PTSD. Service connection for gonorrhea is denied.

The Board has determined that additional development is necessary for the Veteran's claims of service connection for erectile dysfunction, right chest wall and right thigh lipoma, diabetes mellitus, and an acquired psychiatric disorder and/or posttraumatic stress disorder due to his in-service injuries. The claims are being remanded to obtain relevant medical records, confirm the Veteran's in-service injury, and schedule VA examinations.

The Board has granted service connection for an acquired psychiatric disability, including PTSD and unspecified depressive disorder, finding that the Veteran's symptoms are related to his military service.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient development regarding service connection for MSA and a need for a medical opinion on the relationship between the Veteran's MSA and his military service. The initial rating claim for PTSD remains pending.

The Board has remanded several issues related to the Veteran's musculoskeletal disorders, acquired psychiatric disorder, bladder problems, urinary tract infections, and sinus condition. The Veteran is also being asked to undergo a VA examination for his TDIU claim.

The Veteran's PTSD and PFB claims are remanded for additional examinations to assess the current severity of his service-connected conditions. The VA will provide a new examination during an active stage or flare-up of the disabilities, if possible.

The Veteran's service-connected PTSD and bilateral hearing loss have rendered him unable to secure or follow a substantially gainful occupation since July 11, 2014.

The Veteran's request to reopen his claim of entitlement to service connection for PTSD is granted. The Board has determined that new and material evidence was submitted since the last final denial, which reopened the claim. However, the claim remains remanded as further medical opinions are needed regarding the etiology of the Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorders.

The Board found that the Veteran's PTSD, bilateral lower extremity peripheral neuropathy, and left upper extremity peripheral neuropathy constituted the same disabilities for which he received concurrent VA and OWCP compensation. Therefore, the appeal is denied.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for heart condition, lung condition, PTSD, and alcohol induced anxiety disorder with panic attacks due to Agent Orange exposure have been reopened. However, the new evidence does not establish a link between these conditions and service.

The claims for service connection for bilateral hearing loss, right ear otitis media, and an acquired psychiatric disability are reopened. The claim for service connection for TBI is denied due to lack of a current diagnosis.

The Board has remanded the claims for PTSD, skin disability, respiratory disability (claimed as breathing issues), fatigue, and dizziness due to insufficient medical opinions regarding their etiology. The Veteran's service records indicate active duty in Saudi Arabia.

The Board has reopened the Veteran's claims for PTSD and vision problems, but these issues are still pending as they have been remanded due to incomplete records.

The Veteran's PTSD with major depressive disorder is granted a disability rating of 70 percent, but no higher. The claim for nonservice-connected pension benefits is dismissed as the combined award of service connection at 70 percent or higher provides a greater benefit.

The Veteran's skin disability, claimed as melanomas, is remanded due to lack of evidence during the appeal period.,The Veteran's peripheral neuropathy and below-the-knee amputation of the right leg are both remanded for additional development.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for residuals of a C-section, including a painful scar is reopened. Service connection for tinnitus and PTSD are granted with a 70% rating. The appeal regarding the bilateral foot disability and TDIU is remanded.

The Board dismissed the Veteran's appeal regarding service connection for a salivary gland disorder due to his withdrawal of the appeal.,Service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD and depressive disorder, was denied as there is no evidence linking these conditions to service.