PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) decisions — 2022

The Veteran's PTSD is currently rated at 30 percent, but the Board has determined that a higher rating of 70 percent is warranted.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for an anxiety disorder, finding that it is part of his already service-connected PTSD.

The Veteran's claims for service connection and EEDs have been denied. The Board is remanding the issues of a higher rating for migraines, TDIU, and EED for PTSD.

The Veteran's spouse is not eligible for PCAFC benefits due to a lack of caregiver training and the failure to complete assessments within 90 days. The Board has remanded the case to ensure proper completion of these requirements.

The Veteran's voiding dysfunction is granted a 20 percent rating from February 1, 2021 to April 27, 2021. The Veteran's erectile dysfunction and follicular lymphoma are denied higher ratings.

The Board has dismissed the appeal for a higher rating for right ear hearing loss. The claim for an increased rating of PTSD is granted, but remanded due to lack of VA examination for bilateral glaucoma.

The Board has decided that the Veteran's sleep apnea is not caused by or aggravated by his service-connected PTSD, and thus denied the claim. The decision is being remanded to allow for a more thorough examination and opinion.

The Veteran's service-connected PTSD, bilateral hearing loss, and tinnitus render him unable to obtain and maintain substantially gainful employment, warranting a grant of TDIU.

The Veteran was granted a total disability rating based on individual unemployability (TDIU) prior to July 1, 2017 due to his service-connected disabilities.

The Veteran's service-connected major depressive disorder and PTSD have been granted an increased rating to 70 percent.,The Veteran has also been granted a total disability rating based on individual unemployability due to his service-connected psychiatric disabilities.

The Board has dismissed the appeals regarding PTSD and tinnitus as the Veteran withdrew his appeal prior to a decision being made.

The Veteran's PTSD and hypertension were granted effective October 5, 2015. The effective date for the increased rating of hypertension was set at this time.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for right and left knee conditions, acquired psychiatric disorder (PTSD), and low back condition due to potential errors in duty to assist. The Veteran is required to undergo a VA examination to determine the likely etiology of his diagnosed conditions.

The Veteran's acquired psychiatric disability, including PTSD with delayed expression and hypersomnolence disorder, was granted a noncompensable rating prior to May 15, 2020. From April 23, 2020 onward, the Veteran is entitled to a 50 percent rating for her service-connected acquired psychiatric disability.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection due to incomplete service treatment records and a need for further examination.

The Veteran's PTSD is rated at 70 percent, effective from the date of this decision. Prior to October 20, 2016, he was previously rated at 30 percent.

The Board has determined that new evidence received after the March 2002 denial is relevant to the issue of service connection for PTSD. The Veteran's claim will be readjudicated.

The Veteran's service-connected PTSD was rated at 30 percent prior to October 2, 2017 and increased to 50 percent from October 2, 2017 to June 28, 2021. The claim for an initial rating in excess of 70 percent thereafter is denied.

The Board has decided that the Veteran's claim for service connection for obstructive sleep apnea, as due to his service-connected PTSD, should be remanded for further examination and opinion.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for PTSD is granted. The Board also finds that the Veteran's heart condition may be related to his in-service exposure to herbicide agents, and a secondary service connection due to PTSD should be considered.