PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) decisions — 2022

The Board has remanded the case for a new VA examination to determine if the Veteran's PTSD is related to fear of hostile military or terrorist forces, and whether any other acquired psychiatric disorders are related to service. The examiner must also provide an opinion on whether his alcohol abuse disorder is caused by his other psychiatric conditions.

The appeal is dismissed for the issue of an effective date prior to November 18, 2014, for PTSD. The Veteran's temporary total rating for hospitalization or observation for PTSD is denied. The issues of service connection for OSA secondary to PTSD and initial rating in excess of 50 percent for PTSD are remanded. The issue of TDIU is also remanded.

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

The Veteran's reports of MST are found credible, and his psychiatric disability to include PTSD and depression is at least as likely as not related to his MST. Service connection for a psychiatric disability is granted.

The Veteran withdrew the appeal for service connection of PTSD, and the Board dismissed the case as a result.

The Board has denied service connection for PTSD and remanded the issues of service connection for ischemic heart disease and hypertension. The Veteran's claims are being returned to the AOJ for further development.

The Board has remanded the claims of service connection for PTSD, depression, and anxiety due to a lack of service treatment records. The Veteran's claim will be reconsidered with consideration of all available evidence.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for PTSD is granted as the evidence supports a diagnosis of PTSD related to an in-service stressor.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claim for an effective date prior to August 1, 2015, for a 70 percent rating for PTSD due to outstanding treatment records from Boston Vet Center not being obtained as per previous instructions.

The Veteran's PTSD and unspecified depressive disorder were incurred in or caused by his military service, and the Board has granted service connection for these conditions.

The Board has remanded the case due to the need for additional evidence, including treatment records and information from SSA. A VA examination is also required to determine if the Veteran meets the criteria for PTSD.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection due to inadequate VA examinations and incomplete medical records. The Veteran is presumed sound on entrance, but a direct service connection may be granted if there is evidence of aggravation during service.

The Veteran's claim of service connection for COPD has been reopened and is granted. The claim of service connection for PTSD remains denied.

The Board has remanded several issues for further development, including an increased disability rating for non-small cell carcinoma of the lung and headaches, as well as service connection for obstructive sleep apnea secondary to PTSD. The Veteran's claims are pending resolution.

The Veteran's PTSD is rated at 70 percent, effective as of the date of this decision. Additionally, he is granted TDIU based on his service-connected disabilities.

The Board has remanded several issues related to the Veteran's PTSD, migraine headaches, TDIU claim, Dependents' Educational Assistance eligibility, and special monthly compensation based on housebound status. The claims are being remanded due to a lack of updated examinations for PTSD and migraines, as well as an incomplete VA opinion regarding service connection for obstructive sleep apnea.

The Veteran's claim for an increased initial rating of PTSD was granted, with a 50% disability rating effective May 30, 2013. The claims for TDIU were remanded.

The Veteran's PTSD is rated at 70 percent from January 27, 2016 to January 7, 2021. The disability rating for PTSD has not been increased beyond this level.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities have rendered him unable to obtain and maintain substantially gainful employment, and the Board has granted a TDIU.

The Veteran's claim for service connection of porphyria cutanea tarda was dismissed. The Board granted an initial rating of 70% for PTSD, effective January 7, 2010.