PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) decisions — 2022

The Board has remanded the case due to incomplete medical records and inadequate opinions regarding the nature and etiology of the Veteran's claimed psychiatric conditions. The AOJ is required to obtain relevant medical records, including those from incarceration, and schedule an examination for a comprehensive opinion on the issues raised.

The Veteran's TDIU claim is remanded due to unclear employment history. The AOJ needs to verify his employment status and complete the updated VA Form 21-8940.

The Veteran's service-connected PTSD and anxiety disorder have rendered him unable to secure or maintain gainful employment since October 24, 2012.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including PTSD and diabetes mellitus type II, have rendered him unable to secure or follow a substantially gainful occupation. The Board has remanded the case for clarification of his employment history during the appeal period and for an opinion on the functional impairment caused by these conditions.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities did not render him unable to secure or follow a substantially gainful occupation prior to May 29, 2012.

The Veteran's death was caused by his service-connected PTSD, and the appellant is recognized as the surviving spouse for DIC and death pension benefits.

The Board has remanded the claims for hearing loss, diabetes mellitus, peripheral neuropathy, coronary artery disease (CAD), cataracts, colon cancer, left foot pain, and PTSD due to potential service connection issues.

The Veteran's hypertension and coronary artery disease are granted as directly related to his exposure to herbicide agents during service.,The Veteran's hypertensive cardiovascular disease is granted as secondary to his service-connected hypertension.

The Board has remanded the case due to procedural issues, specifically failing to issue a Statement of the Case (SOC) as required by law. The Veteran's claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder is pending and will be reconsidered after the issuance of the SOC.

The Board has remanded the cases for further development due to inadequate opinions in the VA examinations. Specifically, a new examination is needed for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus, as well as PTSD.

The Veteran's PTSD disability is rated at a 70 percent rating for the period from April 10, 2012 to July 17, 2019. The claim for an increased rating remains pending and will be remanded.

The Veteran seeks earlier effective dates for the grants of service connection for COPD and PTSD. The Board finds that his 1971 claim was abandoned due to failure to provide requested information, and thus cannot serve as a basis for an earlier effective date.

The Board has remanded the case due to the need for a VA psychiatric examination to determine if any diagnosed psychiatric disabilities are related to active service, including military sexual trauma.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities do not meet the criteria for specially adapted housing or a special home adaptation grant due to lack of qualifying conditions.

The Veteran's hypertension and acquired psychiatric disorder (PTSD) are granted. The appeal for GERD and gastrointestinal condition is remanded.

The Board has decided to remand the Veteran's claims for service connection due to incomplete records and the need to obtain additional evidence from SSA, private providers, and worker's compensation. The claims will be reviewed again with this new information.

The Board found that the appellant's multiple infractions did not constitute willful and persistent misconduct, thus granting his appeal for basic eligibility to receive VA compensation benefits.

The Board has remanded the claims of service connection for left and right foot disabilities, as well as an acquired psychiatric disability (including PTSD, anxiety, and depression), due to insufficient medical opinions regarding their etiology.

The Veteran's PTSD and TBI are remanded for further examination, as his symptoms have worsened since the last VA examination. The left eye disorder is also remanded to determine if it is related to service, specifically an in-service injury involving a steel tent pole.

The Board granted an effective date of March 15, 2004 for the grant of service connection for PTSD based on a new and material evidence received in October 2013.