PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) decisions — 2023

The Veteran's PTSD is granted, and the Board finds that his hypertension may be related to service-connected PTSD.

The Board has reopened the Veteran's claims for service connection for PTSD, an anxiety disorder, and bipolar disorder. However, further development is needed to address the merits of these claims due to conflicting medical opinions and lack of evidence regarding preexisting conditions.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for bilateral hearing loss and an acquired psychiatric disorder, finding that there is no evidence of a preexisting condition worsening during service or any other link to service.

The Veteran's petition to reopen claims for service connection for left ear hearing loss, right ear hearing loss, a left knee condition, a right knee condition, a left ankle condition, and a right ankle condition were granted. The claim of service connection for PTSD was dismissed due to lack of credible supporting evidence.

The Veteran's type II diabetes is granted service connection due to herbicide exposure in Korea. Service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD, is denied as there is no credible supporting evidence of the claimed stressor.

The Veteran's representative withdrew the appeals for increased ratings of PTSD and left wrist sprain, leading to their dismissal.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's appeal for a higher disability rating for PTSD with bipolar/schizoaffective disorder and substance abuse disorder, as well as his TDIU claim due to the need for additional evidentiary development. The issues include determining the severity of the service-connected acquired psychiatric disorders since 2015.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's acquired psychiatric disability, including PTSD, anxiety, and depression, is related to his active service. The decision grants service connection for these conditions.

The Board has granted service connection for the Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorders, including PTSD, major depressive disorder, and anxiety disorder, based on evidence of an in-service personal assault.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including PTSD with TBI and lumbar strain, have rendered him unable to secure or follow substantially gainful employment. The Board has granted a TDIU effective June 5, 2009.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities render him unable to obtain and maintain substantially gainful employment, leading to a grant of TDIU.

The Veteran's claims for PTSD, PCOS, and empty sella syndrome are being remanded due to the need for additional development of her service treatment records and personnel records. The VA will also schedule a new examination to determine if these conditions are related to her military service.

The Veteran's service-connected anxiety disorder and PTSD have been found to preclude substantially gainful employment since August 14, 2014. The Board has granted a TDIU for this period.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient verification of the Veteran's in-service stressor event. The RO is instructed to attempt to obtain any records that may corroborate the Veteran's in-service stressor and ensure all appropriate action is taken for obtaining Federal records as required by regulations.

The Board has remanded the claims for an acquired psychiatric disorder, to include PTSD, and PFB due to insufficient evidence. A VA examination is required in both cases.

The Veteran's claim for a higher rating for his service-connected depressive disorder (also claimed as PTSD) is being remanded due to the need for a more contemporaneous examination.

The Board found that the appellant was insane at the time of his in-service misconduct, which allowed him to receive VA benefits despite his bad conduct discharge.

The Veteran's PTSD is rated at 70 percent effective September 22, 2014.,Coronary artery disease was initially rated at 10 percent prior to June 1, 2018 and granted a maximum 100 percent rating effective June 1, 2018. SMC at the housebound rate is also granted effective June 1, 2018.,The Veteran's initial claim for increased ratings was filed in October 2014, with the earliest evidence of PTSD symptoms dating back to September 22, 2014.

The Veteran's headaches have been rated as 30 percent since February 1, 2018. The Board has found that the Veteran's headaches are characterized by prostrating attacks occurring on average once a month.,The Veteran is seeking service connection for her foot conditions and acquired psychiatric condition. She also seeks an increased rating for her headaches.

The Veteran's PTSD is rated at 70 percent prior to February 17, 2023, and denied for a higher rating.,The Veteran's bilateral knee patellofemoral pain syndrome with osteoarthritis is rated at 30 percent from March 3, 2023, to April 14, 2023, and denied for a higher rating. After this date, the condition remains rated at 30 percent.,The Veteran's bilateral knee instability is rated at 20 percent prior to March 3, 2023, and denied for a higher rating.