PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) decisions — 2022

The Board has decided that the Veteran's PTSD with alcohol use disorder requires a higher initial rating and his claim for TDIU is inextricably intertwined, necessitating further examination to assess current severity.

The Veteran's appeal for an increased disability rating for PTSD with TBI and AUD prior to June 16, 2021 is denied. The case is remanded for additional development regarding the service connection claim for epiretinal membrane.

The Veteran's PTSD has been rated at 70 percent since May 21, 2018. The rating is granted as the symptoms have resulted in occupational and social impairment with deficiencies in most areas.

The Veteran's claims for service connection are remanded due to outstanding VA and private treatment records, as well as potential SSA disability benefits records. The RO must associate these records with the claim.

The Veteran's service-connected PTSD does not preclude her from performing the physical and/or mental acts required to obtain or retain substantially gainful employment for the appeal period prior to June 27, 2019.

The Board has found the VA examination inadequate and remanded for further analysis of the Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorder, including its onset during service and any aggravation by military service.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient information provided by the Veteran regarding his in-service stressors for PTSD. The case will be returned for further development.

The Board has granted the Veteran's request to reconsider his previously denied claim for service connection of a psychiatric disability, including PTSD. The case is remanded for further consideration on its merits.

The Board has granted service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD, depression, and anxiety, finding that the Veteran's current diagnoses are etiologically related to his military service.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities did not preclude his employability prior to January 1, 2012.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for chronic allergies has been reopened and granted. The Veteran is now entitled to a compensable rating for conjunctivitis, effective from August 16, 2017. Other issues remain pending.

The Board is remanding the case to determine if VA treatment records submitted within one year of a previous denial constitute new and material evidence, which could affect the effective date for service connection of PTSD.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, to include PTSD is being remanded due to the need for further research and examination.

The Board has remanded the case due to conflicting diagnoses of an acquired psychiatric disorder, and a need for further development including obtaining an addendum opinion.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient medical opinion regarding the relationship between the Veteran's current psychiatric disorder and a military sexual trauma (MST) incident during service. The case will be reviewed for a new VA examination or telehealth interview.

The Veteran's claims for service connection and increased ratings were denied. The decision is remanded for further development on the issues of service connection for diabetes, PTSD, a left knee disability, and COPD.

The Veteran's claim for service connection of an acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD and persistent depressive disorder, is granted. The Board finds that the evidence supports a link between his current psychiatric conditions and his military service, particularly given his reported incidents of sexual harassment and threats.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient development of evidence, particularly regarding the Veteran's depression and epididymo-orchitis.

The Veteran's appeals for service connection on all issues except GERD have been withdrawn. The appeal for GERD has been dismissed as it was fully granted in a previous decision.

The Veteran's PTSD symptoms prior to July 10, 2008 resulted in occupational and social impairment with deficiencies in most areas warranting a 70% evaluation.