PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) decisions — 2022

The Board has dismissed the Veteran's appeal for an increased rating for PTSD due to his withdrawal of the appeal. The remaining issues have been remanded.

The Veteran's service connection claim for PTSD is granted as the evidence shows a clear diagnosis, credible supporting evidence of an in-service stressor, and a link between current symptoms and the claimed stressor.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient evidence regarding the Veteran's service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, specifically PTSD and depression. The remand requires a new VA opinion on the nature and etiology of these disorders.

The Board has remanded the claims of service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, sleep apnea, and hypertension due to insufficient evidence regarding the Veteran's claimed in-service stressors.

The Board has granted service connection for tinnitus. The claims for diabetes mellitus, type II; heart disease (IHD); vision impairment; low back disorder; and acquired psychiatric disorder (PTSD) are remanded due to the need for additional development.

The Veteran's PTSD is granted a 70 percent rating, and his right and left ankle disabilities are remanded for further examination.

The Board has remanded the case for a new VA examination to assess the current severity of the Veteran's PTSD. The effective date for service connection remains denied as there is no evidence of an earlier claim.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for an increased rating in excess of 30 percent for PTSD, finding that his symptoms did not more closely approximate the criteria for a higher disability rating.

The Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD, depression, and anxiety, was not incurred or aggravated during service.,There is no evidence of a current concussion diagnosis.

The Board has granted service connection for the Veteran's diagnosed acquired psychiatric condition, which includes PTSD and major depressive disorder, finding that it is causally related to his father's suicide attempt during service.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection for sleep apnea as secondary to PTSD and for TDIU, due to clarification needed regarding the cause or aggravation of the Veteran's sleep apnea.

The Veteran's obstructive sleep apnea, PTSD, and headache disability have rendered him unable to work throughout the period on appeal. His combined service-connected disabilities meet the criteria for a TDIU.

The Veteran's service-connected PTSD, bilateral hearing loss, tinnitus, and hypertension have rendered him unable to obtain and maintain substantially gainful employment. The Board has determined that the criteria for a TDIU are met. However, the issue of an initial disability rating in excess of 70 percent for PTSD is remanded due to the need for a new VA examination.

The Veteran's PTSD is granted a 50% rating prior to November 19, 2016. A higher rating for PTSD after that date is denied. The claims of service connection for asthma and sleep apnea are remanded.

The Veteran's claims for service connection and increased ratings are being remanded due to the need for additional development of his medical records.

The Board has remanded the case due to the need for clarification on whether the Veteran's service-connected disabilities alone render him in need of regular aid and attendance. The case is being remanded for a VA examination to determine the functional impairment attributable to his service-connected disabilities.

The Veteran's appeal for service connection for colon cancer was dismissed as the Veteran requested a withdrawal of his appeal.,Service connection is granted for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus, both related to in-service noise exposure.

The Veteran's claim for a rating in excess of 70 percent for PTSD has been denied. The Board found that the severity, frequency, and duration of his psychiatric symptoms have not caused total occupational and social impairment as required by the criteria for a 100 percent rating. For TDIU, the Veteran was granted based on meeting the schedular criteria with a combined rating of 90 percent due to PTSD.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for a jaw disability and an increased rating in excess of 30 percent for PTSD have been dismissed.,The Veteran's claim for a compensable evaluation for his left foot scar status post arthrodesis has been remanded.,The Veteran's claim for an increased evaluation in excess of 20 percent for bilateral pes planus has been remanded.,The Veteran's claim for service connection for a left leg hamstring disability has been remanded.

The Veteran's claim for an increased rating for his service-connected PTSD with alcohol use disorder is being remanded due to the need for additional development, including obtaining outstanding treatment records from the El Paso Vet Center.