PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) decisions — 2023

The Board has remanded the case due to an inadequate statement of reasons and bases, as well as new evidence submitted by the Veteran. The matter will be returned to the AOJ for further consideration.

The Board has remanded the claims of service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, diabetes mellitus, type II, chronic kidney disease, and coronary artery disease due to incomplete verification of in-service stressors and missing medical records.

The Board has remanded the case due to non-compliance with previous remand directives, specifically failing to provide written notice of a scheduled VA examination. The Veteran's claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder is now pending again.

The Veteran's claims of increased rating for dermatitis and reopening of service connection claim for PTSD are being remanded due to the need for additional development.

Service connection is granted for benign positional vertigo. The Veteran's appeals on right shoulder strain, right ball joint leg strain, eye floaters, Vitamin D deficiency, hyperlipidemia, and hypercalcemia are dismissed due to withdrawal of the appeal by the Veteran. Service connection is remanded for DM, PTSD (related to vertigo), and hypertension.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims due to the need for additional development, including comprehensive neuropsychological testing and retrospective medical opinions regarding range of motion during flare-ups.

The Board has granted service connection for PTSD effective September 17, 2007, based on newly obtained records that show the Veteran's exposure to stressors during his Reserve service as a ward specialist and medical NCO.

The Board has remanded the case due to inadequate medical opinions and the need for additional evidence, including Vet Center records.

The Veteran's PTSD is rated at 70 percent, and she has been granted a TDIU based on her service-connected PTSD.

The Veteran's PTSD is rated at 70% from June 3, 2020 to April 17, 2023. The Board found that the symptoms more closely approximate occupational and social impairment with deficiencies in most areas.

The Veteran's PTSD is rated at 70 percent, effective from May 7, 2021.

The Veteran's PTSD is granted a 70% disability rating, effective May 23, 2018. Other service-connected conditions remain denied.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient evidence and requests for additional information from the Veteran.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection due to insufficient evidence and need for further examination. The issues include psychiatric disorders, a back disability, and a right knee disability.

The Veteran's appeals for service connection and disability ratings on multiple conditions have been dismissed due to his death during the appeal process.

The Veteran's service-connected PTSD with major depressive disorder has not caused total social impairment, and the Board finds that a disability rating in excess of 70 percent is not warranted.

The Board has remanded the case due to conflicting medical opinions regarding the Veteran's depressive disorder. The claim will be further developed and an addendum opinion from a qualified clinician is needed.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for bilateral hearing loss is being remanded due to the need for a VA examination.,The Veteran's claim for service connection for TBI remains denied as there is no persuasive evidence of a current diagnosis.

The Board has remanded the cases due to incomplete compliance with previous directives and for further evidentiary development, including verifying the Veteran's periods of service and updating his address.

The Veteran withdrew his appeal for an increased rating for PTSD, and the Board dismissed the case as a result.