PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) decisions — 2022

The Veteran's appeal for an initial rating in excess of 10 percent for right wrist sprain is dismissed. The Board has remanded the issues of service connection for a left wrist disorder, an acquired psychiatric disorder (including PTSD, adjustment disorder, depression, and an eating disorder), increased ratings for lumbosacral strain, left lower extremity radiculopathy, and right lower extremity radiculopathy.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for PTSD, depression, and anxiety was previously denied due to insufficient evidence of a verified in-service stressor. The Board has reopened the claim based on new evidence provided by the Veteran regarding his reported in-service stressors. The case is now remanded for further examination and opinion regarding the nature and etiology of the Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorders.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient opinions regarding the Veteran's sleep apnea, which may be related to his service-connected major depression and PTSD.

The Board has determined that new and material evidence has been received to reopen the claims for service connection of low back, left knee, right ankle disabilities and IBS secondary to PTSD. The cases are being remanded due to insufficient medical opinions regarding the etiology of these conditions.

The Board has granted service connection for PTSD and tinnitus, but has remanded the issue of sleep apnea due to insufficient evidence.

The Veteran's claims for specially adapted housing and special home adaptation grant were denied as she does not meet the eligibility criteria based on her service-connected disabilities.

The Veteran's prostate cancer residuals, post radiation therapy, do not warrant a rating in excess of 10 percent.,The Veteran's erectile dysfunction does not meet the criteria for a compensable disability rating.,The Veteran's PTSD symptoms do not meet the criteria for an initial disability rating in excess of 50 percent.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for IHD, including as due to herbicide agent exposure, has been granted. The effective date is set at October 2, 2013.,Service connection for PTSD was initially denied in an earlier decision and the appeal to reopen this claim resulted in a grant of service connection but no change in the effective date.

The Veteran's appeal is remanded due to the need for further development regarding service connection claims. The rating for PTSD remains at 50 percent.

The Veteran's PTSD is rated at 50 percent prior to December 16, 2019. The Board has remanded the case for further development regarding his TDIU claim and the rating of PTSD from December 16, 2019 onwards.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient information regarding the Veteran's psychiatric conditions and their relationship to his service. A new examination is needed to determine if any current acquired psychiatric disorder had its onset in, or is otherwise related to his period of military service.

The Veteran's ocular hypertension is granted as attributable to active service. The initial rating for PTSD with unspecified depressive disorder and the TDIU due to PTSD are both remanded.

The Veteran's PTSD is rated at 70 percent, and a TDIU is granted due to his service-connected disabilities.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD, are remanded due to the need for additional development regarding military sexual trauma (MST).

The Veteran's PTSD was rated at 50 percent prior to January 27, 2020 and denied a higher rating.,The Veteran's bilateral hearing loss was rated at 20 percent prior to August 1, 2018 and denied a higher rating.,Since August 1, 2018, the Veteran's bilateral hearing loss is now rated at 40 percent.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient information regarding the Veteran's employment history prior to April 19, 2019. The AOJ is instructed to obtain updated VA Form 21-8940 and W-2 forms from the Veteran, as well as completed VA Form 21-4192s from any employers listed on the form. Additionally, the AOJ must request verification of the Veteran's personal income during the appeal period.

The Veteran's claims for service connection, increased rating for PTSD, and TDIU are being remanded due to the need for additional review of newly obtained medical evidence.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for additional examinations and medical opinions to determine the severity of his cervical spine disability, service connection for his knee disabilities, sleep apnea, cluster headaches, and acquired mental health disorder (including PTSD).

The Veteran's claim for an earlier effective date of September 30, 2010 for a 100% rating for PTSD with depression is denied. The Board found that the March 2015 decision was not appealed and thus no NOD was filed within one year of receipt.

The Board has determined that the Appellant's military service does not entitle him to VA benefits due to dishonorable discharge. The case is remanded for a medical opinion regarding whether the Appellant was insane at the time of misconduct leading to his discharge.