PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) decisions — 2022

The Veteran's PTSD is rated at 70 percent effective October 28, 2011. The condition results in symptoms such as depressed mood, anxiety, suspiciousness, chronic sleep impairment, mild memory loss, difficulty in establishing and maintaining work and social relationships, flattened affect, disturbances of motivation and mood, and suicidal ideations.

The Veteran's PTSD is currently rated as 70 percent disabling. The Board denied a higher rating, concluding that the symptoms did not cause total occupational and social impairment required for a disability rating of 100 percent. The TDIU claim was also denied due to the Veteran's ability to engage in various productive activities despite his service-connected disabilities.

The Veteran's PTSD is rated at 70 percent from July 25, 2014. The appeal was granted.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient evidence regarding whether the Veteran's hypertension is secondary to her service-connected PTSD and/or migraine headaches.

The Board has dismissed the claim of entitlement to service connection for a disorder manifested by an irregular heartbeat due to the Veteran's withdrawal. The claims for bilateral hearing loss, tinnitus, and PTSD are remanded.

The Board has granted service connection for PTSD, Major Depression, and Generalized Anxiety Disorder based on a confirmed in-service stressor related to the Veteran's sexual assault. The conditions are presumed due to the nature of the injury.

The Board dismissed the appeals as to whether new and material evidence has been received to reopen claims for bilateral knee disability and acquired psychiatric disorder. The appeal was also dismissed due to the appellant's death.

The Veteran's claims of service connection for depression, PTSD, and an acquired psychiatric disorder other than PTSD have been reopened. Service connection is granted for these conditions.

The Board has remanded the case due to the need for further evidentiary development regarding the Veteran's claim of entitlement to a total disability rating based on individual unemployability (TDIU) due to service-connected disability, including an extraschedular evaluation.

The Board denied an initial rating greater than 30 percent for PTSD, finding that the Veteran's symptoms did not cause the level of impairment required for a higher disability rating.

The Veteran's PTSD has been rated at 70 percent since January 2011, and the Board has determined that he is precluded from obtaining or maintaining substantially gainful employment due to his service-connected disability.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient evidence to verify in-service stressors and for a VA psychiatric examination.

The Veteran's claim for an increased rating of PTSD was denied, and the Board found that his condition did not meet the criteria for a higher disability rating. The case is remanded due to issues related to TDIU.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient medical opinions regarding the Veteran's PTSD and acquired psychiatric disorder, requiring further examination and consideration of new evidence.

The Veteran withdrew his appeals regarding posttraumatic stress disorder, tinnitus, and bilateral hearing loss.

The Board has found that further development is required due to the need for a new VA examination to determine if the Veteran's current psychiatric conditions, including PTSD and phobias, are related to his service in Vietnam. The examiner will assess whether these conditions are caused by or related to the Veteran's reported stressors during service.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient evidence regarding the Veteran's claimed acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD. The Veteran needs a VA examination to determine if his current mental health issues are related to service.

The Veteran's service-connected obstructive sleep apnea and PTSD have been granted. The initial disability rating for PTSD prior to January 21, 2021 is granted at 70 percent, but a higher rating in excess of this level is denied.

The Veteran's DIC claim under 38 U.S.C. § 1318 is denied as he did not meet the qualifications for this benefit due to his service-connected disabilities not meeting the required duration of total disability ratings. The cause of death claim is remanded for further review.

The Veteran's claim for a higher disability rating for his service-connected Ischemic Heart Disease (IHD) was denied. The TDIU claim was granted.