PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) decisions — 2022

The Veteran's TDIU claim is remanded due to the need for additional development, including clarification on when he last worked full-time and new examinations focused on his hearing loss, tinnitus, and PTSD.

The Veteran's service-connected PTSD did not prevent him from obtaining or maintaining a substantially gainful occupation prior to February 21, 2020.

The Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorders, including PTSD, MDD, and anxiety, are found to be related to her service. After considering all the evidence, the Board has determined that these conditions should be considered as service-connected.

The Board dismissed the appeal regarding the validity of a $13,490.63 overpayment of VA compensation benefits because it was resolved by another decision granting a higher rating for PTSD.

The Veteran's claim for TDIU was granted based on his service-connected PTSD. The appellant is eligible for attorney fees from past-due benefits resulting from this decision.

The Board denied service connection for PTSD as there is no credible supporting evidence of the claimed stressors, and thus, no diagnosis of PTSD could be made.

The Veteran's appeal is remanded for additional medical opinions regarding his service-connected PTSD, as well as for evaluations of his left and right hip disorders and degenerative arthritis of the lumbar spine.

The Veteran's PTSD results in occupational and social impairment with deficiencies in most areas, due to symptoms such as suicidal ideation, near-continuous panic or depression affecting the ability to function independently, appropriately, and effectively, and impaired impulse control. The Board has granted a 70 percent disability rating for PTSD since August 19, 2019.

The Veteran's PTSD prior to August 19, 2003, is rated at a 70 percent disability rating. The Veteran also received a TDIU during this period.

The Veteran's PTSD is rated at 70 percent since September 24, 2014. The appeal for an earlier effective date and higher rating was denied.

The Veteran's appeal for an initial evaluation in excess of 30 percent prior to April 2, 2019, and in excess of 50 percent thereafter for PTSD has been withdrawn by the Veteran's representative.

The Veteran's PTSD is currently rated at 70 percent, and the Board has granted this rating. The issue of a higher rating remains pending as it is remanded. Additionally, the Veteran's TDIU claim is also remanded.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for a back disorder is denied as there is no evidence of a current disability, and the weight of the evidence does not support a finding that his current condition is related to active service.,Service connection for a bilateral eye disorder is also denied. The Veteran did not provide credible evidence of an in-service injury or disease, and post-service records do not show continuity of symptomatology since service.,The claim for service connection for a neck disorder is remanded as there is insufficient evidence to determine the etiology of the condition.,Service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder (PTSD) is also remanded. The Veteran's contention that he engaged in substance abuse and other misconduct to cope with mental health symptoms in service must be addressed.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities do not preclude him from obtaining or maintaining any gainful employment consistent with his education and experience.

The Veteran's PTSD with alcohol use disorder is granted a 70 percent rating, but no more.

The Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD and aggravated bipolar disorder, is rated at 70 percent effective from November 1, 2018. The claim for SMC based on the need for regular aid and attendance of another person was denied. As of November 1, 1992, the Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorder renders him unable to secure or follow a substantially gainful occupation.

The Veteran's migraine headaches were granted a 50 percent rating from January 20, 2007, through March 12, 2014.,A higher increased rating for the Veteran's migraine headaches was denied since March 13, 2014.

The Veteran's cause of death was due to ischemic cardiomyopathy and other conditions, but service connection for the cause of death is denied as there is no evidence linking these conditions to his military service.

The Veteran's appeal for an increased disability rating and TDIU is being remanded due to the need to obtain additional medical records and conduct a new VA examination.

The Veteran's gastrointestinal disability is granted as secondary to medication prescribed for his service-connected PTSD. His PTSD remains at a 70 percent rating.