PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) decisions — 2022

The Veteran's service connection for headaches is granted. The issue of service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD, depression, and anxiety, is remanded.

The Veteran's erectile dysfunction prior to September 13, 2016 is not compensable.,From September 13, 2016, the Veteran's erectile dysfunction remains rated at 20 percent.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to a need for an addendum medical opinion regarding whether the Veteran's service-connected disabilities caused or aggravated his obesity, which could potentially act as an 'intermediate step' between his OSA and his service-connected conditions.

The Veteran's appeal of the issue regarding burn residuals to right shoulder, bilateral hands, and bilateral arms has been dismissed. The issues of PTSD, an acquired mental disorder other than PTSD (depressive disorder NOS), and TDIU are being remanded for further evaluation.

The Veteran was granted an effective date of June 4, 2007 for a 70 percent rating for PTSD.,The Veteran was also granted an effective date of November 12, 2008 for a 30 percent rating for residuals of a shell fragment wound (SFW) right ulnar nerve.

The Board has determined that new and material evidence has been submitted to reopen the claim for service connection for PTSD. As a result, the Veteran's claim is remanded for further development including obtaining updated VA treatment records and scheduling a VA psychiatric examination.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection for sleep apnea, hypertension, PTSD, and headaches due to new evidence received since previous decisions.

The Veteran's PTSD and bipolar disorder, with alcohol use disorder, are rated at 70 percent effective March 25, 2016. The appeal for a higher rating is denied.

The Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD, has been granted service connection as his symptoms are related to his military service.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including PTSD with MDD, left hip strain (flexion), left hip strain (limitation of abduction), and female sexual arousal dysfunction, have impacted her employment. The Board has remanded the case to obtain updated information about the Veteran's earnings and to determine if her part-time employment income is or should be considered marginal in nature.

The Veteran's service-connected PTSD and right knee disorder have prevented him from securing or following a substantially gainful occupation since September 24, 2015. A total disability rating based on individual unemployability (TDIU) is granted.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disability, high cholesterol, diabetes mellitus type II, bilateral upper and lower extremity peripheral neuropathy, low back disability, cervical spine disability, and TDIU due to service-connected disabilities. The evidence does not support a current diagnosis of any of these conditions.

The Veteran's appeals have been dismissed as he has withdrawn his appeal for all issues.

The Board has granted a 70 percent rating for PTSD prior to October 18, 2012. The Veteran's symptoms included a somewhat restricted affect; a depressed mood; inappropriate behavior including firing a weapon into the ceiling of his home; appropriate speech; linear and logical thought processes; normal remote, recent, and immediate memory; intact attention; adequate insight and judgment; auditory hallucinations which were not persistent; reduced work efficiency due to irritability, anger avoidance, and impaired concentration; and no panic attacks, homicidal or suicidal thoughts, or episodes of violence.

The Board has remanded the case for further development, including obtaining an addendum opinion regarding the etiology of the Veteran's erectile dysfunction and whether it is secondary to his service-connected PTSD. The TDIU claim remains pending.

The Veteran's diabetes and PTSD rendered him unable to secure or follow a substantially gainful occupation from December 12, 2017 to June 15, 2018. A TDIU on an extraschedular basis is granted for this period.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims of service connection for a lumbar spine disability and PTSD, as well as rating issues related to both conditions. The remand requires obtaining updated medical records, scheduling VA examinations, and requesting SSA records.

The Board has granted service connection for PTSD with a retroactive effective date of November 7, 2005. The Veteran's claim was reopened and new evidence received on November 7, 2005.

The Board has granted service connection for an acquired psychiatric disability, including generalized anxiety disorder. The claim for PTSD remains pending and will be remanded.

The Veteran's appeal for a TDIU due to service-connected PTSD and depression was dismissed because the appellant died during the pendency of the appeal.