PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) decisions — 2022

The Veteran's PTSD with MDD was denied an evaluation in excess of 50 percent from January 22, 2013 to December 19, 2021. The Veteran's residuals of a punji wound in the left leg were granted a 20% evaluation.

The Board has remanded several claims for additional development, including for addendum opinions and VA examinations to address the Veteran's service connection claims.

The Veteran's PTSD and back disability have been granted service connection, but a higher rating for PTSD is denied. A TDIU based solely on PTSD has been granted effective May 17, 2012.

The Board has decided that the Veteran's PTSD should be evaluated at a higher rating than 30 percent prior to December 5, 2016, and at a higher rating than 50 percent thereafter. The decision is remanded due to the need for additional evidence.

The Veteran's appeals for service connection for PTSD and hypertension have been withdrawn. The appeal regarding the increased rating for residuals of a fracture of the left ankle is remanded, as well as the issue of service connection for OSA.

The Board has remanded the cases for further development to verify a claimed stressor related to a Naval collision in May 1973 at Norfolk, Virginia.

The Board dismissed all appeals for service connection and rating issues due to the Veteran's death.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings for PTSD and diabetes are being remanded due to the need for additional medical examination and evaluation.

The Veteran's seizure disorder is related to his service-connected PTSD, and he is granted a grant of service connection for this condition.,His migraines are rated at 50 percent disabling, which is the maximum rating available under the criteria. The Veteran experiences very frequent completely prostrating attacks that significantly impact his ability to work.,The Veteran's PTSD symptoms have resulted in occupational and social impairment with reduced reliability and productivity. He has difficulty understanding complex commands, impaired judgment, and impaired abstract thinking.

The Veteran's petition to reopen his claim for service connection for schizophrenia is granted. The appeal regarding PTSD, alcohol use disorder and depressive disorder is remanded.

The Veteran's service-connected PTSD and bilateral hearing loss have been granted, with the PTSD receiving an initial rating of 70 percent.

The Veteran's claim for an increased rating for his left knee condition was denied. The Board also found that the Veteran is not entitled to SMC at the housebound rate from July 1, 2014 due to lack of evidence showing he was unable to secure or follow substantially gainful employment solely due to service-connected disabilities.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including his peripheral vascular disease and PTSD, have resulted in significant physical limitations requiring modifications in his home. The Board has ordered a remand to obtain medical opinions clarifying the relationship between his service-connected conditions and his need for specially adapted housing.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings and service connection are being remanded due to the need for additional development, including obtaining medical opinions regarding her conditions.

The Board has reopened the Veteran's previously denied claim of service connection for PTSD and granted it, finding that new evidence supports a diagnosis of PTSD related to in-service stressors.

The Board has decided to remand the Veteran's claims for PTSD with TBI and TDIU due to missed VA examinations, and to determine if separate disability ratings are warranted.

The Board has decided to remand the case for additional information and evaluation, including seeking treatment records from a specific time period and scheduling a VA mental health examination.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric condition, including PTSD due to military sexual trauma, jet fuel exposure, or secondary to service-connected tinnitus is remanded. The VA will obtain the Veteran's complete service personnel records and VA treatment records prior to 2002, schedule a VA examination with a psychiatrist, and readjudicate the appeal.

The Board dismissed the appeals regarding hepatitis C and psychiatric disorders due to the appellant's death.

The Veteran's PTSD disability is being remanded for further evaluation and development, including a TDIU claim. The current severity of his service-connected PTSD will be assessed.