PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) decisions — 2023

The Veteran's PTSD has been granted an initial rating of 70 percent, but no higher. The TDIU issue remains remanded.

The Veteran's service-connected psychiatric disability, including PTSD, major depressive disorder, and schizophrenia, is rated at 100 percent from May 24, 2016 to February 20, 2020. The Board found that the severity of symptoms more nearly approximated total occupational and social impairment.

The Veteran's appeals for increased ratings and earlier effective dates have been dismissed due to his withdrawal of these claims. The Board has also remanded several issues for further development.

The Veteran's service connection claims for bilateral hearing loss, left arm neuropathy, tinnitus, and PTSD are being remanded due to the need for additional clarification on stressor events and verification of claimed incidents.,Service connection for PTSD is also being remanded as there were no attempts to verify the claimed stressors.

The Board has remanded the case due to inadequate opinions regarding whether the Veteran's alcohol abuse disorder is caused and/or aggravated by his service-connected PTSD and major depressive disorder.

The Veteran's PTSD was restored from a 50% to a 70% disability rating, effective September 7, 2010. The TDIU claim for service-connected disabilities is denied.

The Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD, is related to his active service and the Board has granted service connection for this condition.

The Board has remanded several issues for further development, including service connection claims and increased disability ratings. The Veteran's liver condition, high blood pressure, PTSD, stool and anus problems, obstructive sleep apnea, left leg/hip disorder, chest pain, cervical spine disorder, left arm disability, lumbar spine disability, and TDIU claim are all on remand.

The Veteran withdrew his appeal for a higher rating of PTSD, leaving the case dismissed.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD and depression, is related to his military service. The decision grants service connection for this condition.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's anxiety disorder does not warrant a rating in excess of 70 percent, as her symptoms do not meet the criteria for total occupational and social impairment. The case is remanded for further evaluation.

The Board has remanded the claims of service connection for Major Depressive Disorder and TDIU due to incomplete research on the Veteran's claimed stressors from November 1975 to June 1978. Further development is needed to verify these stressors.

The Veteran's appeal for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, to include PTSD, is being remanded due to the use of the wrong form in the legacy system.

The Veteran's claims for PTSD, sleep disorder, right ear hearing loss, left ear hearing loss, and tinnitus have all been denied. The Board found no evidence of current disabilities or service connection.,Service connection was not granted as the Veteran did not present valid claims for any of these conditions.

The Board has remanded the claims for an acquired psychiatric disorder, right knee disorder, and left knee disorder due to additional development being necessary. The Veteran's service in Vietnam is noted as a potential factor in his current conditions.

The Board has remanded the case due to an inadequate VA examination, and a new one is required for determining service connection for PTSD.

The Veteran's appeals for various conditions and benefits have been dismissed due to the death of the Veteran. The Board has no jurisdiction to adjudicate these claims as they are not about service connection.

The Veteran's claim for special monthly compensation (SMC) based on the need for aid and attendance due to his service-connected disabilities is remanded. The Board requested a medical examination and opinion but found that the provided reports were not substantially compliant with their instructions.

The Veteran's application to reopen his service connection claim for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD, bipolar disorder, and schizoaffective disorder, was granted. The claims for hypertension, bilateral upper extremity neuropathy, and bilateral lower extremity neuropathy are remanded.

The Board has remanded the claims for character of discharge, service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder (including PTSD), right lower extremity radiculopathy, and hearing loss disability due to potential issues with the appellant's discharge from service.