PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) decisions — 2022

The Veteran's claims for service connection have been reopened, but the appeals are not granted as they do not meet the criteria for a grant of service connection.

The Board has dismissed all claims for service connection due to the Veteran's death.

The Veteran's service connection for PTSD is granted, and the case is remanded for further development regarding his obstructive sleep apnea claim.

The Veteran's PTSD was found to have caused significant occupational and social impairment, warranting a 70 percent disability rating.

The Veteran withdrew his appeal for a higher rating of PTSD and major depressive disorder, resulting in the dismissal of this claim.

The Veteran's appeal for service connection of a right wrist disorder was dismissed due to his withdrawal.,The effective date for the grant of service connection for PTSD was denied as it is not earlier than June 18, 2018.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for an earlier effective date for service connection of PTSD, finding no evidence of a formal or informal claim prior to August 20, 2009.

The Board has ordered further development to verify the Veteran's claimed in-service stressors and determine if he meets the diagnostic criteria for PTSD. The case is being remanded.

The Board has requested a VA psychiatric examination to determine the nature and etiology of the Veteran's claimed psychiatric disabilities, including paranoid schizophrenia, PTSD, depressive disorder, and substance abuse disorder. The examination is needed due to conflicting statements in the clinical record regarding the presence of pre-service psychiatric conditions.

The Board has remanded the case due to inadequate reasons or bases for discounting the Veteran's suicidal ideation and reliance on the September 2019 VA examination. Further development is needed, including a new VA medical examination.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection due to insufficient evidence and need for further examination.

The Veteran's PTSD, tension headaches, and left ear hearing loss were all denied increased ratings. The Board found that the Veteran's PTSD did not meet criteria for a higher rating due to its current severity. Service connection for low back disability, right ear hearing loss, and TDIU was remanded.

The Veteran's appeal regarding an increased evaluation for service-connected depressive disorder is remanded due to the submission of new evidence within one year after the November 2011 rating decision. The claim remains pending as no subsequent rating decision addressed this new evidence.

The Veteran's PTSD is related to his service, and the Board has granted service connection for PTSD.

The Veteran's service-connected PTSD and right shoulder disability do not render her unable to secure or follow a substantially gainful occupation, as she has been employed full-time at Amazon since November 2017.

The Veteran's PTSD is currently rated at 70 percent, and the Board has found that a higher rating is not warranted. Service connection for alcohol use disorder as secondary to PTSD has been granted.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities render him sufficiently helpless as to need regular aid and attendance, but do not require him to remain in bed.

The Board has remanded the case due to inadequate VA examination and need for further development of stressor claims. The Veteran's service in Panama is considered, but a definitive opinion on PTSD etiology is needed.

The Veteran's claim for a higher rating for PTSD was denied, and his TDIU claim was also denied. The Board found that the evidence did not show total occupational or social impairment.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings and service connection are being remanded due to the need for additional examinations and assessments of his disabilities, including PTSD, migraines, knee conditions, and sleep apnea.