PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) decisions — 2022

The Board has decided to remand the Veteran's claim for service connection for sleep apnea due to insufficient evidence regarding its etiology. The examiner is requested to provide an opinion on whether the Veteran's sleep apnea is related to his active duty service, specifically if it is secondary to his service-connected PTSD.

The Veteran's appeal is remanded for additional examinations and to obtain updated medical records. The issues of entitlement to a rating in excess of 70 percent for PTSD and service connection for GERD are being remanded.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's TDIU claim due to insufficient evidence regarding his employment history and because there is a possibility that he may be unable to work due to his service-connected disabilities. The case will now be referred for extraschedular consideration.

The Veteran's PTSD is now rated at 70 percent from January 13, 2020. Migraines are also rated at 50 percent from January 16, 2020.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including PTSD and bilateral foot conditions, make it impossible for him to obtain or maintain a substantially gainful occupation. The Board has determined that the evidence is in an approximate balance as to whether he can perform the physical and mental acts required by such employment.

The Veteran's claims for service connection have been reopened and granted for back disability, psychiatric disability (PTSD), right knee disability, left knee disability, headache disability, and esophageal disability. The remaining issues are remanded for further examination.

The Board has determined that new evidence has been submitted and is requesting the AOJ to review this evidence for its impact on the Veteran's claims of service connection for PTSD, MDD, and tinnitus. The AOJ will then issue a supplemental statement of the case (SSOC).

The Board has reopened the claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, but has remanded it due to need for additional development and examination.

The Board has found that there has not been substantial compliance with its remand directives and thus another remand is required. The claims for a higher rating for major depressive disorder, service connection for a left knee disability, and TDIU are all being remanded for further development.

The Veteran's PTSD is granted a 100% rating.,Service connection for benign prostatic hypertrophy and erectile dysfunction are remanded due to insufficient evidence.,Right foot condition (hammer toes and osteoarthritis) is remanded due to insufficient evidence.,TDIU claim is remanded as it is inextricably intertwined with the other issues.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder (including PTSD) and prostate cancer are denied. The claim for prostate cancer is remanded due to the need for additional evidence.

The Board has granted service connection for the Veteran's acquired psychiatric conditions, including PTSD, alcohol abuse disorder, and major depressive disorder, finding that these conditions are related to his active-duty service.

The Veteran's PTSD has resulted in total occupational and social impairment from July 18, 2018, to December 11, 2019, and from March 1, 2020. The disability rating of 100% is granted.

The Veteran's service-connected COPD is granted, and he is now eligible for a TDIU effective August 1, 2019. However, the Board denied his request for an earlier effective date for the TDIU.

The Veteran's TDIU claim is granted with an effective date of August 7, 2017. His eligibility for Dependents' Educational Assistance (DEA) benefits is also granted as of this date.

The Board has granted the Veteran's claim for service connection for unspecified anxiety disorder, finding that his current psychiatric disability is related to his military service. The decision also addresses whether PTSD should be considered separately.

The Veteran's TDIU and DEA benefits are granted with an effective date of March 22, 2011. The Board found that the Veteran met the schedular criteria for a TDIU as of this date.

The Veteran's PTSD has been rated at 70 percent since December 21, 2020. He is also granted a TDIU from the same date.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA) is secondary to his service-connected Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD).

The Board has restored the Veteran's PTSD rating to 70 percent from August 1, 2020, to November 3, 2020.