PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) decisions — 2022

The Board has determined that a remand is necessary to ensure proper development and consideration of the Veteran's claim for service connection for PTSD, including as due to military sexual trauma. The case will be returned to the Board after further action.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for increased ratings and TDIU due to incomplete development of evidence, including a need for VA examinations. The Veteran is seeking higher ratings for his service-connected left knee replacement and PTSD.

The Veteran's PTSD is rated at 70 percent from April 30, 2013 to February 6, 2019 and granted a TDIU effective April 30, 2013. The appeal for an evaluation in excess of 70 percent was denied.

The Veteran's service-connected acquired psychiatric disorder, specifically major depressive disorder (MDD), is found to be related to his obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). The claim for PTSD was denied due to lack of a current diagnosis. Migraine headaches are remanded for further review.

The Board has remanded the case due to incomplete records and requests for additional information. The Veteran's claims for a higher rating for his psychiatric disorder and TDIU are being returned for further action.

The Veteran's claims for increased PTSD rating and TDIU have been remanded due to the need for additional medical records and a new VA examination.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including chloracne and PTSD, did not prevent him from securing or following a substantially gainful occupation prior to May 10, 2004.

The Veteran's service-connected conditions do not render him in need of regular aid and attendance, as he is able to perform daily activities with assistance when needed.

The Veteran's TDIU claim was granted effective March 11, 2013 because he met the schedular requirements for TDIU on August 19, 2010 and raised the issue of unemployability during his March 11, 2013 Board hearing.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient evidence regarding the Veteran's claimed in-service stressor for PTSD, and a new opinion is needed.

The Veteran's PTSD with alcohol use disorder was granted an increased rating of 70 percent, effective January 28, 2022.

The Board has dismissed all issues related to earlier effective dates for service connection of hearing loss and tinnitus, as the Veteran withdrew these claims. The appeal is also dismissed due to the Veteran's death.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including unspecified depressive disorder and PTSD. The Veteran's testimony suggests that his conditions are related to a stressful incident during service when his wife left him.

The Veteran's previously denied claim for service connection for asthma has been reopened.,PTSD with major depressive disorder is rated at 70% since June 4, 2017.

The Board has remanded the case due to inadequate VA examination and conflicting medical opinions. The Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD, unspecified depressive disorder, and schizophrenia, is related to his military service.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient competent evidence linking the Veteran's current psychiatric disability to his military service, and because there are outstanding VA treatment records that were not obtained.

The Veteran's PTSD produced occupational and social impairment with deficiencies in work capacity, family relations, and mood from February 10, 2015 to June 25, 2018. A 70 percent rating is granted for this period.

The Veteran's service-connected PTSD rendered him unable to secure or follow a substantially gainful occupation, and the Board granted TDIU based on this finding.

The Veteran's appeal for increased evaluations of his service-connected psychiatric disabilities with a TBI and entitlement to TDIU is being remanded due to the need to obtain VA treatment records from a Vet Center in Omaha, Nebraska. The AOJ must also verify the Veteran's occupational history and employment circumstances.

The Board has determined that additional development is needed for the Veteran's claims of an initial evaluation in excess of 50 percent for PTSD and entitlement to TDIU due to service-connected disabilities. The Veteran will need a VA examination, and all outstanding medical records should be obtained.