PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) decisions — 2022

The Board denied service connection for PTSD due to lack of credible evidence supporting the occurrence of an in-service stressor. Service connection was granted for chronic ulcers, but the case is remanded.

The Veteran's claim for higher ratings for his lumbar spine disability and PTSD was denied. The Veteran received a 40% rating for the lumbar spine disability as of August 25, 2019, but the Board found that this did not warrant a higher rating. For PTSD, the Veteran received a 70% rating effective October 1, 2015.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to insufficient evidence regarding the service connection for PTSD with depression. The Veteran's claim will be reviewed again, and additional information is needed.

The Veteran's tinnitus is granted service connection. The back disability and acquired psychiatric disorder (including PTSD, anxiety disorder NOS, and depressive disorder NOS) are remanded for further examination and opinion.

The Veteran's PTSD and memory problems have rendered him unable to secure or follow a substantially gainful occupation from March 18, 2010 to October 19, 2015. The Board granted an extraschedular TDIU during this period.

The Veteran's fibromyalgia is granted as service-connected and her PTSD with MDD is granted an initial rating of 70 percent. The Veteran also receives a TDIU.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities do not encompass severe burn injury residuals, amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, a vision disability manifested by blindness, or an inhalation injury. The Board denied eligibility for specially adapted housing and entitlement to a special home adaptation grant as the service-connected disabilities do not meet the criteria for loss of use of any extremity.

The Veteran's joint pain, stomach condition, and urinary condition are not related to his service. The Veteran's PTSD is related to military sexual trauma (MST).,The Veteran's bunions are not related to his service.

The Veteran's appeal to receive a higher rating for his PTSD has been withdrawn by the Veteran's representative.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims of service connection for left knee, right knee, acquired psychiatric disorder (PTSD, anxiety, and/or depression), and left shoulder disabilities. The Board found no evidence linking these conditions to his military service or a service-connected disability.

The Board has decided that the Veteran's acquired psychiatric disability, including adjustment disorder with anxiety and depressed mood, needs further examination to determine its etiology. The decision on service connection for PTSD remains pending.

The Veteran's service-connected PTSD alone prevents him from securing and following a substantially gainful occupation, leading to the grant of TDIU.

The Board has granted a disability rating of 50 percent for PTSD prior to February 10, 2017 and denied entitlement to higher ratings. The Veteran's service-connected PTSD is currently rated as 70 percent disabling from February 10, 2017.

The Veteran's service-connected tinnitus and left ear hearing loss are granted. The claim for an increased rating for PTSD is granted, but the appeal is remanded due to insufficient evidence.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for PTSD has been reopened and granted. The Board found that the evidence, including a private psychologist's opinion attributing PTSD to combat stressors in service, raised a reasonable possibility of establishing the claim.

The Board has restored the Veteran's PTSD rating to 70 percent effective May 1, 2018.,The Veteran withdrew his appeal for an increased disability rating for PTSD.

The Veteran's PTSD is granted as incurred during service, with the Board resolving all doubts in his favor.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to an inadequate VA examination, and a new one must be conducted with a clear rationale.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for increased rating and TDIU due to communication issues with the Veteran. The Veteran is required to provide his current address and complete VA forms.

The Veteran's PTSD symptoms prior to November 17, 2021 did not meet the criteria for a disability rating in excess of 30 percent. From November 17, 2021, his symptoms met the criteria for a disability rating in excess of 70 percent.