PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) decisions — 2022

The Board dismissed the appeal for a bilateral eye condition as the Veteran withdrew her claim prior to a decision.,The Board granted the reopening of the claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD. The Board found that new and material evidence had been received and that the Veteran's current psychiatric disorders are related to her military service.

The Veteran's TDIU claim was denied because the evidence showed he is currently employed and earning a wage above the poverty threshold, despite his service-connected conditions.

The Board has denied service connection for PTSD and TBI, finding the Veteran's claims not credible due to his inconsistent statements about events in service. The Board also found no evidence of a current disability related to service.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's current PTSD is related to his service in Vietnam and granted service connection for PTSD.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to insufficient evidence and a need for further development, including obtaining VA and private medical records, as well as scheduling a VA examination.

The Veteran's PTSD symptoms result in reduced reliability and productivity, warranting a 70 percent disability rating. The effective date is not specified as the appeal pertains to an increased rating.

The Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD and depression, is rated at the maximum schedular rating of 100 percent since June 26, 2007, due to total occupational and social impairment.

The Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD, bipolar disorder, and major depressive disorder, is rated at 70 percent from March 14, 2017 to January 24, 2018. From January 25, 2018, the rating remains at 70 percent. The Veteran's TDIU claim is granted.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection due to new and material evidence being submitted. The Veteran's headaches, right foot/ankle disability, and acquired psychiatric disorder are all being reconsidered.

The Veteran's claims for hearing loss, tinnitus, and PTSD have been dismissed due to the death of the Veteran during the appeal process.

The Veteran's PTSD is currently rated at 30 percent from August 17, 2012 to August 11, 2015. From August 12, 2015 to October 20, 2020, the rating was increased to 50 percent. Since October 21, 2020, a higher rating is denied.

The Board denied service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, to include PTSD, as the in-service stressor event was not corroborated.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities result in the loss of use of both lower extremities, necessitating constant use of a walker. The Board has granted financial assistance for specially adapted housing but denied the special home adaptation grant as moot.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for psychiatric disability and left shoulder disability due to new evidence provided by a buddy statement. The Veteran is seeking service connection for PTSD based on witnessing an attack, but there is no confirmation of proximity or involvement in search and rescue operations. For the left shoulder disability, additional medical records are needed to substantiate continuity of symptomatology.

The Veteran's claim for PTSD is granted, and the issue of TDIU due to service-connected disabilities is remanded.

The Veteran's PTSD is currently rated at 50 percent, and the Board has decided to remand the case for a higher rating due to recent worsening of symptoms.

The Veteran's service connection claim for left leg numbness is denied as there is no current diagnosis and the evidence does not support a finding of in-service injury or disease.,The Veteran's claim for a permanent and total disability rating for prostate cancer is remanded due to the need for further examination and evaluation based on the cessation of active treatment.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for increased ratings for PTSD and depressive disorder, NOS; service connection for a respiratory disorder and OSA; and an initial compensable rating for essential tremor. The TDIU claim is also being remanded.

The Veteran's PTSD is rated at 50 percent from June 27, 2011 to February 22, 2017. The Board found that the symptoms did not meet criteria for a higher rating.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to insufficient evidence regarding the Veteran's in-service stressors and a need for additional VA treatment records. Service connection for PTSD will be reconsidered.