PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) decisions — 2022

The Board denied service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, sleep apnea, and migraines. The decision is binding only with respect to the specific issues decided.

The Veteran's PTSD with alcohol use disorder is rated at 30 percent, effective May 27, 2014. The Board found that the symptoms did not more nearly approximate occupational and social impairment warranting a higher rating.

The Veteran's PTSD is rated at a 70 percent disability rating, effective October 7, 2020. This decision grants the initial 70 percent rating for PTSD.

The Board has remanded the case due to an inadequate VA examination and failure to consider certain evidence, including Boston Vet Center records.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's hypertension, which is presumed to be due to herbicide agent exposure in Vietnam, caused his ischemic stroke and ultimately led to his death. As a result, service connection for the cause of death is granted.

The Board has remanded the case for additional development, including obtaining a VA opinion on whether the Veteran's acquired psychiatric disabilities are due to or aggravated by his service-connected conditions. The issue of earlier effective date for tinnitus is no longer before the Board.

The Veteran's service connection for diabetes mellitus is granted. The claim for a higher rating for PTSD is remanded.

The Veteran's service connection for PTSD and MDD has been granted, but the claim is dismissed as moot due to the effective date being January 9, 2012.,Service connection for hypertension was also granted with a zero percent evaluation, which is now dismissed.

The Veteran's claim for a higher rating for PTSD is being remanded due to the need for additional evidence and an updated VA examination.

The Veteran's PTSD is rated at 70 percent, but no higher, effective from the date of his death.,The Veteran was also granted TDIU based on his service-connected PTSD.

The Board denied service connection for bilateral hearing loss and remanded the claims of service connection for bilateral foot disability and PTSD. The decision is final as no further action was taken on these issues.

The Board has granted service connection for alcoholic cirrhosis, finding that it is proximately caused by the Veteran's service-connected PTSD.

The Veteran's migraine headaches are rated at a maximum of 50 percent from September 23, 2016 to September 25, 2022.,Special monthly compensation based on housebound criteria is granted for the Veteran from September 23, 2016.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities render him unable to secure and follow substantially gainful employment, warranting a TDIU for the period from October 1, 2013 to October 16, 2017. The case is remanded for further evaluation of his A&A claim.

The Veteran withdrew his appeal for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including schizophrenia and PTSD.

The Board has remanded the cases for further development and examination, including seeking to corroborate any reported stressors related to PTSD and determining whether the Veteran's hearing loss began in or was caused by military noise exposure.

The Veteran's clothing allowance claims for Menthol/M salicylate cream and a lumbosacral corset (back brace) in 2017 were denied as the evidence did not show that these items tended to wear or tear his outer garments.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection for PTSD, rating of right wrist disability, and TDIU due to new evidence received since the last decision.

The Veteran's diagnosed psychiatric disorders, including PTSD, anxiety disorder, and depressive disorder, are found to be due to his military service. Service connection for these conditions is granted.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities did not prevent him from securing or following a substantially gainful occupation throughout the appeal period.