PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) decisions — 2022

The Veteran's major depressive disorder and PTSD have been granted service connection, as has his OSA which is secondary to his psychiatric disability.,However, the TDIU claim remains pending due to a remand for further development.

The Board has remanded the case due to concerns about the Veteran's psychiatric disability, including his PTSD and depression. The decision is pending further evaluation.

The Board dismissed the Veteran's claims for service connection for PTSD and alcohol use disorder, as these were granted in December 2021. The issues of service connection for a lumbar spine disability and headaches are remanded.

The Veteran's appeal to reduce his PTSD with persistent depressive disorder rating from 100% to 70% has been dismissed because the Veteran withdrew his appeal through his representative.

The Board has reopened the previously denied claim of service connection for an acquired psychiatric disability, including PTSD, GAD, and insomnia disorder. The claim is remanded to obtain additional medical records and to conduct a VA examination.

The Veteran's PTSD was granted a 70 percent disability rating for the period from October 1, 2015 to March 6, 2018.

The Veteran's service connection claim for unspecified trauma and stressor-related disorder is granted. The Board finds a medical nexus between the Veteran's unspecified trauma and stressor-related disorder and active-duty service.

The Veteran's PTSD is currently rated at 30%, and the Board has ordered a remand to assess whether his condition warrants a higher rating.

The Board has decided to remand the case for a new VA psychiatric examination to address conflicting diagnoses and determine if any diagnosed psychiatric disability is related to military service.

The Board has decided to remand the Veteran's claims for service connection for PTSD and right ear hearing loss due to potential new evidence that may support these claims. The Veteran will be provided notice of sources by which his claimed stressors can be corroborated, and a VA examination will be scheduled to determine if any diagnosed acquired psychiatric disorder is related to service.

The Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD, alcohol abuse disorder, and depressive disorder, is rated at 50 percent from January 28, 2014 to January 5, 2022.

The Board denied service connection for PTSD, mesothelioma, and alcoholism as the evidence did not support a finding of in-service incurrence or aggravation of these conditions.

The Board has determined that further development is needed for the Veteran's claims of service connection for various conditions, including obesity, neck disability, Meniere's disease, acquired psychiatric disorder (including PTSD), OSA, low back strain, and COPD. The case is being remanded to obtain additional medical opinions and examinations.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for hepatitis B and PTSD are remanded due to the need for additional medical examinations and records.

The Board has remanded the case due to inadequate examination findings. The Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD, persistent mood disorder, and depression, is being reviewed for service connection.

The Veteran's IBS and PTSD have been granted service connection. The gastrointestinal disorder other than IBS, OSA, and left knee disability claims are remanded for further development.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection due to insufficient medical opinions regarding the Veteran's claimed conditions and stressor. The Veteran is seeking service connection for PTSD and bilateral CTS, but the VA needs to obtain clarifying medical opinions on whether her reported stressors are adequate to support a diagnosis of PTSD and if her current symptoms are related to her in-service experiences.

The Board has found the VA examinations inadequate for adjudication and another remand is necessary due to the lack of consideration of the Veteran's lay statements regarding his service experiences.

The Board has remanded the case for further development due to a lack of substantial compliance with previous remands. The Veteran's claim will be reconsidered based on new evidence and an updated medical opinion.

The Board has reopened the Veteran's claim of service connection for PTSD and granted it. The Veteran now has a current diagnosis of PTSD, which is linked to an in-service assault.