PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) decisions — 2023

The Veteran's discharge was due to a service-connected disability, allowing her to receive the maximum educational assistance benefits rate of 100 percent.

The Board has granted service connection for PTSD, finding that the Veteran's current diagnosis is due to an in-service motor vehicle accident and resolving reasonable doubt in his favor.

The Board has remanded the case for further development due to insufficient evidence regarding the Veteran's claimed psychiatric disorders and cervical spine disorder. The issue of service connection for a headache disorder secondary to tinnitus remains pending.

Your claim for service connection for PTSD has been fully granted. The appeal is dismissed as the issue is no longer before the Board.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to inconsistencies in the Veteran's employment history and need for additional development, including obtaining a full work and education history prior to December 13, 2012.

The appeal regarding the temporary total rating for PTSD due to hospitalization from January 2018 to April 2018 has been dismissed as no allegation of error remains.

The Board has remanded the case due to inadequate medical opinions regarding the etiology of the Veteran's sleep apnea, specifically whether it is at least as likely as not caused or aggravated by his service-connected PTSD and migraines.

The Veteran's service-connected PTSD required hospital treatment for more than 21 days from September 26, 2011 to November 17, 2011. After this period, the Veteran did not require any convalescence and her temporary total rating was terminated on November 30, 2011.

The Veteran's claims for service connection, increased ratings, and a higher rating for PTSD with alcohol dependence were denied due to failure to report for VA examinations. The Board found that the Veteran's symptoms did not meet the criteria for a 100 percent disability rating.

The Veteran's PTSD is rated at 70 percent prior to July 2, 2019, and denied for a higher rating. The appeal regarding the PTSD rating is denied.

The Board found that the reduction in VA disability compensation benefits during the Veteran's period of incarceration was proper and denied his appeal.

The Veteran's appeal is remanded due to conflicting evidence regarding his employment and educational history. The Board will clarify these matters in order to assess the Veteran's ability to maintain substantially gainful employment.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for PTSD is granted. The Board also grants the Veteran's claim for service connection for bilateral hearing loss, but remands it due to incomplete records and need for further examination.

The claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder is denied. The claim for service connection for an undiagnosed illness is remanded.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to insufficient evidence of a service connection for acquired psychiatric disability, including PTSD and other related disorders. The Veteran's claims are pending.

The Veteran's claims for PTSD and early-onset peripheral neuropathy are being remanded due to pending development requests. The TDIU claim is also being remanded.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for various conditions, including PTSD, right shoulder and ankle disabilities, and hypertension, were denied. The Board found no evidence of current diagnoses or in-service incurrence of these conditions.

The Board has denied a rating in excess of 50 percent for PTSD and has remanded the issues of service connection for left shoulder disability and right shoulder disability. The Veteran's claims are not supported by evidence showing direct service connection or other theories.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD, and a skin disorder due to exposure to herbicide agents during active service is denied. The Board found no current diagnosis of a psychiatric disorder under the DSM-5 related to any disease or injury in service.

The Board has reopened the Veteran's claims for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disability, COPD, sinusitis, bilateral hearing loss, and tinnitus due to new and material evidence. The claims are now remanded for further development.