PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) decisions — 2022

The Veteran's claim for PTSD was reopened and granted. However, the claim for an acquired psychiatric disorder other than PTSD remains denied.

The Board has remanded several claims, including those for service connection and evaluation of PTSD, as well as the reopening of other claims. The heart disability claim is also being remanded due to potential VA treatment records not having been obtained.

The Board has reopened the claim of service connection for an acquired psychiatric condition, but has remanded it due to insufficient evidence regarding the Veteran's claimed in-service stressors.

The Veteran's back condition is rated at a 20 percent rating, effective from the date of his claim. His acquired mental disorder (including PTSD and Major Depressive Disorder) is rated at a 70 percent rating, also effective from the date of his claim.

The Board has reopened the claim for service connection for a skin rash on the right ankle and granted it. The claims for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, tinnitus, and hypertension are remanded due to conflicting evidence.

The Board has granted service connection for obstructive sleep apnea and remanded the remaining issues of service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, IBS, low back disorder, and radiculopathy.

The Veteran's claim for an earlier effective date for the grant of service connection for PTSD was denied as his initial claim was not appealed within 12 months and became final. The effective date is set at April 16, 2014.

The Board has remanded several issues related to the Veteran's claims, including PTSD and psychiatric conditions, sleep apnea, migraines, prostate cancer, and SMC based on loss of use of a creative organ. The reasons for these remands include inadequate VA opinions and inextricably intertwined service connection theories.

The Board has reopened the Veteran's claim of service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, but has remanded it due to insufficient evidence regarding the nature and etiology of his claimed conditions.

The Board has granted the Veteran's claim for service connection for sleep apnea as secondary to his service-connected disabilities, including bilateral hearing loss, tinnitus, PTSD, deviated nasal septum, and hypertension.

The Veteran's appeal for a higher evaluation for PTSD and TDIU is remanded due to inadequate examination in the previous rating decision.

The Veteran's PTSD has been granted an initial rating of 70 percent, but not higher, for the entire period prior to April 19, 2019. The issue of entitlement to a TDIU for the period prior to March 3, 2015, is remanded.

The Veteran's claim of service connection for a skin disorder and PTSD has been reopened due to new evidence. The case is remanded for further development, including obtaining medical opinions on the etiology of his current conditions.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including PTSD, bipolar disorder associated with IVDS, right knee total joint replacement, and other conditions, prevent him from obtaining and maintaining substantially gainful employment.

The Veteran's appeal regarding a rating greater than 50 percent for PTSD prior to August 24, 2020 and his claim for TDIU prior to that date are both being remanded due to the need for additional development. The AOJ must provide information on the qualifications of the August 2020 VA examiner and obtain any relevant treatment records.

The Veteran's PTSD is rated at 70 percent, but not higher. The Board also granted the Veteran a TDIU based on his service-connected PTSD.

The Board has determined that additional development is needed for the claims of service connection for COPD and remanded the other issues. The Veteran's VA records, including those from SSA, need to be obtained.

The Veteran's PTSD with stimulant use disorder is currently rated at 70 percent, and the Board has ordered a remand to determine if a higher rating is warranted. Additionally, the TDIU issue is also being remanded.

From November 15, 2010, to December 22, 2015, the Veteran was granted a 70 percent rating for PTSD.,Effective from November 15, 2010, to September 29, 2013, the Veteran was granted TDIU due to service-connected disabilities.

The Veteran's petition to reopen his claim for schizophrenia was granted, and the claim is now reopened. The denial of PTSD and diabetes mellitus service connection remains unchanged.,PTSD service connection was denied due to lack of a confirmed diagnosis.