PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) decisions — 2023

The Board has dismissed the claims for service connection for an acquired psychiatric condition to include PTSD, initial evaluation in excess of 10 percent for coronary artery disease, and individual unemployability due to the death of the appellant during the appeal process.

The Veteran's claims for service connection have been reopened, and the Board has granted service connection for bipolar disorder as secondary to a traumatic brain injury (TBI), PTSD, and ADHD. Service connection for diabetes, hepatitis C, and PTSD is denied.

The Veteran's service-connected PTSD has rendered him unable to secure or maintain substantially gainful employment throughout the appellate period, including from March 31, 2011, to March 28, 2012. The Board granted a TDIU on an extraschedular basis for this period.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for PTSD is granted with an effective date of May 2, 2014. The Board found that the Veteran's PTSD was inferred from his initial claim for residuals of TBI.

The Veteran's PTSD with persistent depressive disorder and insomnia disorder is rated at 70 percent, but the Board has remanded both the PTSD claim for a higher rating and the hearing loss claim.

The Veteran's service-connected PTSD rendered him unable to secure or follow a substantially gainful occupation prior to November 15, 2021. From that date onwards, the Veteran is in receipt of a 100% disability rating for his PTSD.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), Alcohol Abuse Disorder, Cocaine Use Disorder, and Bipolar Disorder. The evidence does not support a finding that these conditions are related to service.

The Board has denied service connection for hepatitis C, thoracolumbar spine disorder, left and right lower extremity sciatica, and a psychiatric disorder. The case is being remanded to obtain a VA examination to determine if the Veteran's current psychiatric condition is related to his military service.

The Board denied the veteran's claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD, due to a discharge under other than honorable conditions during his U.S. Army Reserve service.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to insufficient evidence regarding the severity of the Veteran's PTSD, including private therapy sessions and recent symptoms not documented in previous examinations.

The Board has remanded the claims for cervical spine disability, lumbar spine disability, acquired psychiatric disorder (including PTSD and depression), and obstructive sleep apnea due to additional development being necessary.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to insufficient rationale provided by the VA examiner regarding the relationship between the Veteran's sleep apnea and his service-connected TBI with chronic headaches or PTSD with depressive, anxious, and psychotic features. The AOJ is instructed to obtain a new medical opinion addressing these issues.

The Veteran wishes to withdraw his appeal for bilateral hearing loss. The Board has remanded the issues of service connection for acquired psychiatric disorder and memory loss due to insufficient medical opinions.

The Board has granted service connection for a skin condition, but remanded the issue of rating PTSD due to lack of information and need for additional development.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities did not render him unable to secure and maintain substantially gainful employment, as he was employed full-time in a protected work environment.

The Board has remanded the TDIU claim due to insufficient evidence regarding the Veteran's employment status and earnings. The AOJ is instructed to gather this information to determine if the Veteran qualifies for a TDIU based on marginal employment.

The Board has remanded the case due to outstanding VA treatment records for the period since August 11, 2017. The Veteran's service-connected PTSD and cerebrovascular accident are being reviewed.

The Board has granted the appeal and found that the Appellant's upgraded discharge to General (Under Honorable Conditions) removes any bar to VA benefits, including compensation for service-connected conditions. The Veteran is invited to submit a Supplemental Claim for other disabilities he believes should be service-connected.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for hypereosinophilic syndrome requiring oxygen and myopericarditis, a MUCMI, and an acquired psychiatric disorder (including depression and PTSD) have been granted.,New evidence has been submitted that supports the reopening of these previously denied claims.

The Board has granted service connection for sleep apnea as secondary to the Veteran's service-connected posttraumatic stress disorder, finding that his sleep apnea is aggravated by his PTSD.