PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) decisions — 2022

The Veteran's hypertension, left ear hearing loss, and PTSD are all rated as they currently manifest.,PTSD is rated at the maximum of 70 percent.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities did not render him unable to secure and follow substantially gainful employment prior to October 20, 2020.

The Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorder, including Major Depressive Disorder (MDD), is granted as service connected. However, the Veteran's PTSD claim is denied due to lack of verified in-service stressor.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims of service connection for psychiatric disorder, heart disorder, and sleep apnea due to in-service stressors. The claims are being remanded for further development including obtaining private treatment records and a VA examination.

The Veteran withdrew his appeals for a compensable rating for bilateral hearing loss and higher initial ratings for PTSD with secondary alcohol abuse and dysthymic disorder, resulting in the dismissal of these claims.

The Veteran's service connection claims for various conditions, including hysterectomy with recurring uterine fibroids and heavy menstrual bleeding, depression secondary to PTSD, anemia secondary to kidney disease, gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) with constipation and diarrhea, and pancreatitis with intermittent nausea and vomiting have all been granted.

The Veteran's claim for special monthly compensation (SMC) based on the need for regular aid and attendance of another person is denied as he failed to report for a necessary examination, which was required due to his service-connected PTSD and non-service-connected TBI.

The Veteran's PTSD symptoms prior to March 17, 2008 and September 29, 2010 did not meet the criteria for a disability rating in excess of 30 percent or 50 percent respectively.

The Board has granted service connection for PTSD with unspecified depressive disorder and denied service connection for a left hip disorder. The decision is based on the Veteran's reported in-service stressor and the finding that his current conditions are related to pre-existing conditions.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection due to insufficient evidence and a need for further examination. The issues include headaches, PTSD, brain aneurysm, TBI, balance disability, sleep apnea, bilateral hearing loss, dental disability, cervical spine disability, thoracolumbar spine disability, right wrist disability, left wrist disability, right thumb disability, left thumb disability, right knee disability, and left knee disability.

The Veteran's service connection claims for a sleep disorder, heart condition, back disability, right hip disability, diabetes mellitus, and acquired psychiatric disorder (PTSD) have been denied. The Board found that the evidence did not support these claims.,Service connection was granted for the heart condition due to presumed exposure to Agent Orange.

The Board has reopened the Veteran's claims for service connection for bruxism and DMII, but these claims are still being remanded due to the need for additional development regarding his acquired psychiatric disorder.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for groin strain and post-traumatic stress disorder are remanded due to the need for additional evidence and examination.

The Board has remanded the cases for additional development, including obtaining pay records and scheduling VA examinations to determine if the Veteran's psychiatric disorder, bilateral foot disorder, and erectile dysfunction are related to his military service.

The Veteran's claim to reopen his previously denied claims for PTSD, depression, and anxiety has been granted. The issue of service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder is remanded due to the need for a VA examination and verification of in-service stressors.

The Veteran's PTSD is currently rated at 50 percent, effective August 5, 2015. The Board denied an increased evaluation for PTSD prior to this date.

The Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD, schizoaffective disorder and anxiety disorder, is granted service connection. Recurrent bradycardia is denied as not related to service or herbicide exposure.

The Veteran's claim for an earlier effective date for a total disability rating based on individual unemployability (TDIU) is denied. The earliest effective date considered is March 19, 2009.

The Board has denied service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder other than PTSD to include major depressive disorder and post-traumatic stress disorder, finding that the evidence does not support a current diagnosis or etiology of these conditions related to service.

The Board has remanded the case due to inadequate medical opinions and errors in determining whether the Veteran's psychiatric condition was clearly and unmistakably not aggravated during service. The case will be reviewed with a new VA medical opinion.