PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) decisions — 2023

The Veteran's claim for increased ratings for his right knee subluxation and limitation of motion, as well as his TDIU from July 1, 2014 onward, was granted. The Veteran now has a total disability rating based on individual unemployability due to service-connected PTSD.

The Board has remanded the case due to inadequate development of service treatment records and a need for additional VA treatment records from the Vet Center in White Oak, Pennsylvania.

The Board has denied service connection for bilateral hearing loss due to the Veteran's pre-existing condition noted at entrance into service. The case is remanded for further development regarding service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD, depression, and anxiety.

The Veteran's service-connected PTSD caused him extreme difficulty in maintaining effective work from July 25, 2014, to September 1, 2018. The Board granted a TDIU based on the severity of his PTSD symptoms and inability to secure or follow substantially gainful employment.

The Veteran's claim for service connection of PTSD due to military sexual trauma (MST) is being remanded as the VA has not addressed her request for a Decision Review Officer (DRO) hearing.

The Veteran's appeals for increased ratings and effective dates have been dismissed as he has withdrawn his claims.

The Veteran's claims for service connection of an acquired psychiatric disorder, a compensable disability rating for hypertension, and increased ratings for left and right knee degenerative arthritis are being remanded due to the need for new VA examinations.

The Veteran's initial rating for PTSD is being remanded due to the need for updated VA treatment records and a retrospective medical examination covering the entire appeal period.

The Veteran's appeal for a higher rating for PTSD has been withdrawn by his authorized representative, resulting in the dismissal of the case.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including hypersomnolence syndrome, hypertension, PTSD, and IBS, rendered him unable to secure or follow a substantially gainful occupation.

The appeals for increased ratings and service connection have been dismissed due to the appellant's death.

The Veteran's appeals for service connection for various disabilities have been dismissed due to withdrawal of the issues by his attorney representative.,The Board has remanded several claims including hypertension, heart disability, erectile dysfunction, right and left upper extremity peripheral neuropathy, and an increased rating for PTSD.

The Board has determined that the Veteran was rendered unable to secure or follow a substantially gainful occupation due to his service-connected disabilities for the appellate period prior to March 7, 2022. The appeal is granted.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including PTSD and degenerative joint diseases of various joints, rendered him unable to secure or follow a substantially gainful occupation. The Board granted the TDIU based on this finding.

The Veteran's appeal for specially adapted housing and a special home adaptation grant is remanded due to the need for further examination of his service-connected disabilities.

The Veteran's acquired psychiatric disability, including PTSD and major depressive disorder, is related to his active-duty service in Panama. The Board finds the evidence supports the claim for service connection.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for PTSD as there is no current diagnosis of PTSD and the evidence does not support a finding that he had one at any time during his active service.

The Veteran's appeal is remanded for additional development regarding his service-connected PTSD, left foot disability, and other musculoskeletal conditions. The Board also notes that the Veteran's claim for a total disability rating based on individual unemployability (TDIU) is remanded.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to a missed VA examination, and additional development is needed to determine if any acquired psychiatric disorder is related to service.

The Board has remanded the case due to failure to obtain a VA examination, and now requires additional medical opinions regarding the Veteran's psychiatric conditions.