PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) decisions — 2022

The Veteran's PTSD and related conditions are being remanded for additional examinations to determine their current severity. His TDIU claim is also being referred to the Director, Compensation Service for extraschedular consideration.

The Board has remanded several issues, including the claim for service connection for multiple joints arthritis and the ratings for cervical spine disability, right shoulder disability, left wrist disability, and PTSD. The Veteran's claims are being returned to the AOJ for additional development.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD and depressive disorder, is related to his active service. The depressive disorder is also found to be secondary to his service-connected back and knee disabilities.

The Board has granted service connection for the Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorders, including depression, anxiety disorders, and PTSD, finding that her conditions were aggravated by military service. The decision resolves reasonable doubt in favor of the Veteran.

The Veteran's claim to reopen his service connection for PTSD is granted, and the Board has remanded the issues of service connection for Depression and Anxiety due to lack of a VA examination.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient evidence to verify a claimed in-service stressor and for additional development of private treatment records.

The Veteran's appeal for service connection for posttraumatic stress disorder was dismissed due to the death of the Veteran during the pendency of the appeal.

The Board has remanded the claims of service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, a respiratory condition (emphysema), and reopening service connection claims for various conditions. Additional development is required to obtain SSA records and update the attorney's mailing address.

The Board has dismissed the appeal for service connection of an acquired psychiatric disorder, including posttraumatic stress disorder and major depressive disorder, due to the Veteran's death.

The Veteran is granted an initial disability rating of 70 percent for TBI, to include PTSD, effective from August 21, 2018. The appeal was remanded due to the need for further evaluation and clarification.

The Board has reopened the Veteran's claims for right knee disorder, erectile dysfunction, bilateral eye disorder, lung disorder, bilateral foot disorder, bilateral hip disorder, acquired psychiatric disorder (likely PTSD), TMJ, kidney disorder, low back disorder, and headache disorder. The claims are remanded due to the need for additional medical examinations and development of evidence.

The Veteran's PTSD resulted in occupational and social impairment with reduced reliability and productivity, but without more severe manifestations that more nearly approximated total occupational and social impairment.,From July 1, 2013, the Veteran's service-connected PTSD has rendered him unable to secure and follow a substantially gainful occupation.

The Board dismissed the appeal as the RO's grant of an earlier effective date of July 20, 2007, for the assignment of a TDIU represents a full grant of the benefit sought with respect to the TDIU issue.

The Board denied service connection for neck disability, back disability, bilateral hand tremors, speech disorder, and memory loss (related to PTSD). The evidence did not establish a link between these conditions and the Veteran's active duty service.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to a need for additional evidence and examination, specifically regarding whether the Veteran is entitled to a total schedular rating for PTSD.

The Board has determined that the Veteran is competent to handle VA funds and dismissed his appeal regarding competency. The PTSD reduction from 70% to 0% and TDIU discontinuation are remanded for further clarification.

The Veteran's PTSD is rated at 70 percent since February 2, 2012. He also received a TDIU rating based on his service-connected PTSD.

The Veteran's petition to reopen claims for PTSD, bilateral knee disability, bilateral ankle disability, and right ear hearing loss has been granted. The cases are now remanded for further evaluation.,PTSD service connection is established.

The Veteran's PTSD was granted a 70% disability rating effective April 19, 2016. The Board found that the Veteran's service-connected PTSD has been manifested by symptoms such as anxiety and panic attacks, chronic sleep problems, irritability, hypervigilance, an exaggerated startle response, problems with concentration, depressed mood, intrusive memories, avoidance behaviors, suicidal ideation, problems with work, and relationship difficulties. The Board found that a 70% disability rating is warranted for the Veteran's service-connected PTSD. The issues of entitlement to a rating in excess of 10 percent for bilateral pes planus with metatarsalgia and entitlement to TDIU are remanded.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities do not render him so helpless as to require SMC based on need for aid and attendance. He is also not housebound due to his service-connected conditions.