PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) decisions — 2022

The Veteran's cervical spine and left ankle disabilities are being remanded for additional development.,Service connection is being remanded for acid reflux, obstructive sleep apnea, ED, and hypertension as secondary to service-connected PTSD.

The Veteran's claim for PTSD is granted, and the issue of service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, other than PTSD, is remanded.

The Veteran's appeal for increased ratings for PTSD prior to August 5, 2021 and as of that date was denied. The issue of a total disability rating based on individual unemployability (TDIU) prior to August 5, 2021 is also remanded.

The Board has remanded the case due to the Veteran's failure to provide updated information regarding his employment and educational history since April 2007. The Veteran is instructed to complete and return a VA Form 21-8940, which he previously submitted in April 2007.

The Veteran's claim for SMC based on aid and attendance and housebound status was denied as he does not need regular aid and assistance due to his service-connected disabilities, and is not permanently housebound due to his service-connected conditions.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings for PTSD and bilateral hearing loss, as well as his TDIU claim, are being remanded due to the need for additional examinations and development of records. The issues of service connection for a back disability, sleep apnea, rib injury, traumatic brain injury (TBI), and an increased rating for residuals of frost bite of the left hand are also referred.

The Veteran's PTSD has resulted in total occupational and social impairment, warranting a 100% disability rating effective March 7, 2017.

The Board has remanded multiple issues, including service connection for a cervical spine disorder and increased ratings for various disabilities. The Veteran's claims are being returned to the RO for additional development.

The Veteran was granted a TDIU effective August 25, 2009, based on his service-connected PTSD.,The Veteran was also granted SMC housebound status effective August 25, 2009.

The Veteran's PTSD is rated at 100 percent disabling, effective February 2017. The issue of TDIU due to service-connected disability is moot as the Veteran already has a 100% schedular rating for PTSD.

The Veteran's PTSD prior to November 5, 2019 was rated at 50 percent and granted. From November 5, 2019 to July 27, 2020, the rating remained at 70 percent.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient evidence regarding the Veteran's service connection claim for a psychiatric disorder, specifically PTSD and anxiety, which she claims is related to military sexual trauma (MST). The Veteran submitted an opinion from a private examiner linking her conditions to MST. Further examination with psychological testing is required.

The Veteran's acquired psychiatric disability was rated at 70 percent prior to May 27, 2016. The Board found that the evidence did not support a higher rating due to lack of total social and occupational impairment.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to insufficient evidence regarding whether the Veteran's erectile dysfunction is caused by or aggravated by his service-connected disabilities, including PTSD and diabetes.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claim for an evaluation in excess of 70 percent for PTSD from November 28, 2014 due to a lack of VA examination and the need for updated findings.

The Veteran's PTSD is rated at a 70 percent disability rating, effective November 16, 2009.,The Veteran was denied entitlement to TDIU as her service-connected PTSD did not render her unable to secure or follow substantially gainful employment.

The Board has remanded the claims of service connection for memory loss, an acquired psychiatric disorder including PTSD, vertigo, and pulmonary sarcoidosis due to potential new evidence submitted by the Veteran. The claims are being reviewed again as they may be related to service.

The Veteran's application to reopen the claim for service connection for tinnitus was granted, and he is now entitled to a rating of 70 percent for his posttraumatic stress disorder.

The Veteran's appeal for an increased disability rating for bilateral hearing loss has been withdrawn. The Board has also remanded the claim of service connection for PTSD due to insufficient evidence regarding the occurrence of in-service stressors.

The Board has remanded several issues related to service connection for various conditions, including left kidney condition, migraine headaches, left testicle condition, right testicle condition, foot condition, right shoulder condition, stomach ulcers, an acquired psychiatric disorder (PTSD), ED, eye condition, and sleep apnea. The effective dates for these claims are not addressed in the decision.