PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) decisions — 2022

The Veteran's appeal for increased ratings for PTSD and TDIU has been withdrawn by his representative, thus the Board dismisses the appeal.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD and depression, as well as a sleep disturbance, to include obstructive sleep apnea, are remanded due to the need for additional evidence and examination.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for an increased rating for PTSD and a TDIU due to incomplete development of his Vet Center treatment records. The Veteran needs to provide authorization for VA to obtain these records, and the RO should make multiple attempts if necessary.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for a separate psychiatric disability to include anxiety, alcohol dependence, and PTSD has been denied. The case is remanded for additional examinations regarding his bilateral knee and neck disabilities.

The Board has remanded the claims for a low back disorder and an acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD and depression due to additional development being required.

The Veteran's sleep disorder is denied as there is no persuasive evidence of an in-service event, onset or connection to active military service.,The Veteran's TBI and its residuals are denied due to lack of evidence of a confirmed injury during service.,PTSD is not granted as the claim cannot be substantiated by credible supporting evidence of an in-service stressor.

The Board has remanded the claims for chronic fatigue syndrome, sleep disturbance disorder, acquired psychiatric disorder (including PTSD), vitiligo, hypothyroidism, urinary bladder condition, and joint pain due to insufficient evidence regarding their etiology or relationship to service.

The Veteran's appeals for increased ratings and effective dates have been withdrawn. The Board has remanded the issues of entitlement to service connection for sleep apnea, right knee condition (to include as secondary to left knee condition), and left ear hearing loss.

The Veteran's radiculopathy of the left upper extremity, impairment of the left tibia and fibula, and PTSD have been granted with specific disability ratings.

The Board has remanded the case for further development and consideration of whether new and material evidence was submitted to reopen a claim for eligibility to VA benefits based on qualifying service, as well as issues regarding service connection for a bilateral knee disorder for treatment purposes and PTSD for compensation purposes.

The Board has reopened the Veteran's claims for PTSD and an acquired psychiatric disability, to include depressive disorder and anxiety disorder. The claims are now remanded for further development including a VA examination.

The Board denied an increased rating for the Veteran's PTSD with depressive disorder and TBI, finding that his disability did not meet the criteria for a higher rating due to total occupational and social impairment.

The Veteran's acquired mental disorder (PTSD) is granted service connection, while his sleep apnea remains denied.

The Veteran's service-connected PTSD alone precluded him from securing or following a substantially gainful occupation since June 12, 2004. Effective May 26, 2009, the Veteran also had additional disabilities rated at 60 percent or higher, qualifying for special monthly compensation (SMC) at the housebound rate.

The Veteran's PTSD is rated at 100% since November 1, 2006. The TDIU issue is moot due to the 100% rating for PTSD. SMC was granted effective September 28, 2018.

The Veteran's PTSD with depressive features is granted as it is related to his fear of hostile military activity during service in the Republic of Vietnam.,The Veteran's bilateral hearing loss disability and tinnitus are both granted as they are related to his wartime service.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to an inadequate examination in April 2018, and additional evidence is needed to determine if the Veteran's current psychiatric conditions are related to his military service.

The Board has determined that the Veteran is not entitled to an effective date prior to August 14, 2014, for the assignment of a 70 percent evaluation for PTSD with major depressive disorder. The case is being remanded for further development.

The Veteran's PTSD resulted in occupational and social impairment with deficiencies in most areas, such as work, school, family relations, judgment, thinking and mood. The VA determined that the condition warranted a 70% disability rating.

The Board has denied all service connection claims for PTSD, Right Hip Disability, Depression, Drug Dependency, and Left Hip Disability as new and material evidence was not submitted to reopen any of these previously denied claims.