PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) decisions — 2022

The Board has denied the Veteran's claim for a total disability rating based on individual unemployability due to service-connected disabilities, finding that his education and professional experience are sufficient for him to obtain and maintain substantial employment despite his service-connected conditions.

The Veteran's Parkinson's disease and related symptoms have been found to be sufficient for a TDIU, which has been granted. Additionally, the Veteran is entitled to SMC due to his PTSD.

The Board has decided to remand the claims of service connection for various conditions, including right knee injury, left knee injury, left side rib pain, PTSD, and amnesia. Additional development is needed to obtain employment records from the U.S. Forest Service and Social Security Administration disability benefits records.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for PTSD, left ear hearing loss, tinnitus, and colon cancer are being remanded due to the need for additional development.

The Veteran's PTSD was incurred during active service and the claim is granted.

The Board has remanded the claim for further evidentiary development due to inadequate opinions in previous examinations. The Veteran's psychiatric disabilities are being reviewed again, including PTSD and major depressive disorder.

The Veteran's tinnitus and PTSD have been granted service connection. The Board has found the evidence in approximate balance regarding whether his bilateral hearing loss, heart disorder, erectile dysfunction, headaches, hypertension, visual disorder, skin disorder, and respiratory disorder are related to service. These issues remain remanded for further development.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for increased ratings for his service-connected PTSD, lumbar spine degenerative arthritis, right knee disability, and bilateral hearing loss. The appeal is being remanded to allow the AOJ to consider newly received evidence in the first instance.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities do not meet the criteria for a total disability rating based on individual unemployability (TDIU) as his employment history and current mental health conditions do not prevent him from securing or following substantially gainful employment.

The Veteran's PTSD is granted service connection. The issues of service connection for dizziness and migraine headaches are remanded.

The Veteran's PTSD is granted a 70 percent rating, but no higher. The bilateral cataracts are denied as not compensable. The Veteran is granted TDIU based on his service-connected disabilities.

The Board has remanded the case for additional examinations to determine the severity of the Veteran's service-connected neck disability, left upper extremity radiculopathy, and right upper extremity radiculopathy. The Veteran is also being considered for aid and attendance and/or other special monthly compensation.

The Veteran withdrew his appeals for mild unspecified neurocognitive disorder, PTSD, and bipolar I disorder. The claims are dismissed as a result.

The Board has denied service connection for tinnitus due to lack of evidence showing a link between the condition and active duty. The case is remanded for further examination regarding the Veteran's claimed acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD and bipolar disorder.

The Board denied the petitions to reopen service connection claims for non-PTSD acquired psychiatric disabilities and PTSD, finding no new and material evidence since previous denials. The appeal was remanded for additional development regarding a left kidney mass.

The Board has remanded the cases for further development due to insufficient evidence and conflicting opinions regarding the Veteran's PTSD and skin condition.

The appeal has been dismissed due to the appellant's death, and no final decision can be made on these matters.

The Veteran's PTSD is currently rated at 50% prior to October 25, 2021 and 50% from October 25, 2021. The Board has remanded the issues for further development.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for PTSD is reopened, and the case is remanded to obtain a VA examination and medical opinion.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient evidence regarding the etiology of the Veteran's psychiatric disorders, including PTSD and depression. The Veteran's claims are related to his service-connected right hydrocelectomy.