PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) decisions — 2022

The Veteran's PTSD has resulted in total occupational and social impairment throughout the period on appeal, warranting a 100% evaluation.

The Veteran's claim for a higher rating for PTSD prior to December 9, 2020 was denied. The claim for a higher rating since December 9, 2020 was also denied.

The Veteran's PTSD is related to an in-service military sexual trauma during his first period of active duty service. Service connection for PTSD has been granted.,Sleep apnea is presumed to have had its onset during basic training, which occurred within the initial year after service of the Veteran's first period of honorable active duty.

An effective date of November 7, 2012, but not earlier, for the assignment of a 50 percent rating for PTSD is granted.,Entitlement to a higher rating than 50 percent for PTSD is denied.

The Veteran's claims for an increased rating for PTSD and entitlement to a TDIU are being remanded due to the submission of new evidence. The AOJ must review this evidence in the first instance, obtain VA treatment records, and schedule the Veteran for a VA examination.

The Board has remanded the cases for further development and consideration, including VA examinations and opinions.

The Veteran's PTSD symptoms prior to September 23, 2019 did not meet the criteria for a rating higher than 30 percent. The case is remanded for further consideration of TDIU.

The Board has granted service connection for right and left knee disabilities, finding that the Veteran's current knee conditions are related to his active duty service. Service connection was denied for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD, due to insufficient evidence linking the Veteran's symptoms to his military service.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including PTSD and diabetes mellitus, have rendered him unable to secure or follow substantially gainful employment since December 11, 2008. The Board has granted a TDIU effective from that date.

The Board has granted service connection for PTSD, panic attacks, anxiety, and depression as these conditions are found to be at least as likely as not related to the Veteran's in-service stressors.

The Veteran's appeal for a higher rating for PTSD and service connection for various other conditions has been dismissed due to the death of the Veteran.

The Veteran withdrew his appeal for a higher rating of PTSD and the TDIU claim, which were previously pending. The Board dismissed both issues as per the Veteran's request.

The Veteran's PTSD is related to her in-service personal assault, and the Board has granted service connection for PTSD based on credible supporting evidence of the stressor.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to the need for additional evidentiary development, including obtaining private medical records and reviewing emergency department reports. The VA examiner will provide an opinion on whether alcohol intoxication caused or contributed to the Veteran's death.

The Board has determined that the VA did not substantially comply with its prior remand directives, specifically in verifying the Veteran's claimed stressors and obtaining a PTSD examination. The case is being returned to the RO for further development.

The Board has decided to remand the case for further development, including obtaining a VA medical opinion regarding the etiology of the Veteran's sleep apnea and whether it is secondary to his service-connected PTSD.

The Veteran's service-connected TBI with PTSD, previously rated as post-concussional syndrome with cerebellar dysfunction, is now rated at 70 percent effective July 12, 2010. A separate 30 percent rating for a peripheral vestibular disorder associated with the service-connected TBI with PTSD is also granted.

The Veteran's acquired psychiatric disability, including PTSD, is granted. The cervical spine disability claim is remanded for further examination and analysis.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to the need for additional medical opinions regarding whether obesity, caused or aggravated by service-connected conditions, is a substantial factor in causing the Veteran's sleep apnea.

The Veteran's claims for increased PTSD rating, effective date determinations for service connection and TDIU, and Dependents Educational Assistance eligibility are being remanded due to procedural issues.