PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) decisions — 2022

The Veteran's appeal is REMANDED for further development, including a new VA examination for his acquired skin condition and completion of the VA Form 21-8940 to determine employment history.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for a psychiatric disorder, to include PTSD, finding that there was no verified in-service stressor and no current diagnosis of a mental disorder.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for a psychiatric disorder, to include PTSD, is being reopened due to the submission of new and material evidence. However, his application for service connection remains pending as further development is needed regarding SSA records.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disability, including PTSD, persistent depressive disorder, alcohol use disorder, and bipolar disorder per history, is being remanded due to the need for additional development of his private medical records.

The Board has decided that the claim for service connection for OSA due to PTSD needs further development and a remand is ordered.

The Board denied service connection for a brain injury, finding that the Veteran's claim is not supported by evidence of in-service injury or aggravation. The appeal was also denied for SMC based on need for aid and attendance or housebound status due to multiple disabilities.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient evidence regarding the nature and etiology of the Veteran's claimed right shoulder injury, which may be related to service.

The Veteran's claims for MDD, PTSD, and a right eye disorder have been granted. The claim for a spine disorder is remanded due to the need for an examination. Other service connection claims are also remanded.

The Board has remanded two issues: service connection for PTSD and the initial rating for adjustment reaction with unspecified sleep-wake disorder associated with throat cancer. The Veteran's claims will need to be further evaluated, including obtaining VA treatment records from 2018/2019 and a medical addendum opinion regarding PTSD.

The Veteran withdrew his appeals, including this one, prior to the Board making a decision.

The Board dismissed the appeal because the appellant requested to withdraw their appeal prior to a decision being made.

The Board has dismissed the Veteran's claims for service connection for PTSD and increased ratings for radiculopathy of the bilateral upper extremities. Service connection is granted for a low back disorder (lumbar strain) and scars of the neck.

The Board dismissed the appeal of nonservice-connected pension benefits and remanded the issue of an initial higher rating for PTSD.

The Veteran's appeal for service connection for fibromyalgia was dismissed as the Veteran withdrew their claim.,Service connection for PTSD was granted, with the Board finding that the Veteran's current diagnosis of PTSD is related to in-service exposure to SCUD missile attacks and witnessing the aftermath of such attacks.

The Veteran's service-connected PTSD and depressive disorder disabilities render him unable to secure or follow a substantially gainful occupation, leading to the grant of TDIU. The issue of an increased evaluation for PTSD is also REMANDED.

The Veteran's appeal for a higher initial rating for PTSD prior to September 30, 2021 was denied. The Board found that the symptoms did not meet the criteria for a disability rating of 70 percent or higher.

The Board has dismissed all appeals as the Veteran withdrew his claims for service connection and ratings in excess of 20 percent, 30 percent, or compensable for various conditions. The RO granted service connection for sleep apnea.

The Board has found that the Veteran's PTSD with major depressive disorder and alcohol use disorder warrants a remand for additional development, including an examination to assess current severity of symptoms and obtaining VA treatment records. The TDIU claim is also being remanded due to its inextricability from the increased rating claim.

The Veteran's claim for a higher disability rating for PTSD with secondary opioid use disorder is remanded due to the need for a new VA examination and additional treatment records from his incarceration period.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for various conditions, including peripheral neuropathy and diabetes, were dismissed as the full benefits sought on appeal have been granted. The remaining issues are remanded for further evaluation.