PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) decisions — 2022

The Veteran's application for S-DVI was denied because he had a history of stroke, which is not considered 'good health' under VA standards. The Board has ordered remand to comply with the requirements set forth in the Veterans Benefits Manual (M29-1) and ensure proper notification.

The Board has reopened the Veteran's claim for increased ratings for his acquired psychiatric disability, but finds that a remand is necessary to obtain updated VA examinations and opinions regarding the severity of his service-connected conditions prior to July 31, 2020. The TDIU claim is also remanded due to its inextricability with the increased rating claims.

The Veteran withdrew his appeal, leading to the dismissal of the case.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disability, including PTSD and other trauma and stressor related disorder was granted. The Board found that the Veteran's current PTSD symptoms are at least as likely as not linked to his service in South Korea.,The Veteran's claim for service connection for migraine headaches secondary to service-connected tinnitus is remanded. A VA examiner is needed to determine if the migraines were caused or aggravated by the service-connected tinnitus.

The Veteran's appeals for effective dates and ratings related to PTSD, prostate cancer residuals, and bilateral hearing loss have been dismissed. The appeal for a TDIU has been granted, as well as basic eligibility for Dependents' Educational Assistance.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, to include PTSD, depression, and mood disorder due to lack of new and relevant evidence.

The Veteran's PTSD alone has rendered him unable to secure or follow substantially gainful employment from December 20, 2017 to June 8, 2020. He is also in receipt of a 100% disability rating for prostate cancer from December 20, 2017 to February 1, 2018.

The Board has remanded the cases for further development due to administrative error in providing a form for initiating an appeal.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for PTSD and Major Depressive Disorder due to MST has been granted, with the effective date being determined by VA.

The Board has decided to remand the claims for service connection for bipolar disorder and PTSD due to potential pre-service onset of these conditions.

The Veteran's appeals for increased evaluations and service connection have been withdrawn. The Board has remanded several issues related to the Veteran's back, psychiatric disabilities, hip, shoulder, knee, and other conditions.

The Board has found that the Veteran's service-connected PTSD alone precludes him from securing or following substantially gainful employment, warranting a TDIU. The GERD claim is remanded due to conflicting medical opinions.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim of service connection for PTSD because there is no current diagnosis of PTSD in the medical records.

The reduction in the disability rating for PTSD from 50% to 30% was not proper and is void ab initio, with the 50% rating being restored.,Entitlement to a higher rating for PTSD remains denied.

The Board has found that the initial decision denying eligibility for PCAFC was based on an inadequate medical assessment and requires a new determination considering all available evidence, including the Veteran's reported seizures and need for assistance with ADLs.

The Veteran's PTSD with moderate, recurrent major depressive disorder; mild alcohol use disorder; and mild cannabis use disorder is rated at 70 percent. The lumbar spine disability is rated at 40 percent. The migraine condition is rated at 50 percent.

The Veteran's PTSD has been rated at 100 percent since the initial decision, indicating total occupational and social impairment due to persistent suicidal ideation with a plan, hallucinations, chronic sleep impairment, problems with focus such as losing track of where he is or where he is going, and hypervigilance.

The Veteran is granted an earlier effective date of February 27, 2007 for the award of a total disability rating due to individual unemployability (TDIU) and Dependents' Educational Assistance (DEA) benefits.

The Board has remanded the case due to a finding of pre-decisional duty to assist error, specifically regarding the Veteran's right knee disability and coronary artery disease. The examiner is required to obtain a history of the Veteran's job duties prior to his retirement in November 2014 and assess their impact on his ability to work.

The Veteran's appeal for a higher disability rating for posttraumatic stress disorder with major depressive disorder has been dismissed due to the death of the appellant.