PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) decisions — 2023

The Veteran's claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD based on MST, was denied. The claims for residuals of an abortion and hysterectomy were also remanded due to insufficient evidence.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities did not preclude him from obtaining and maintaining substantially gainful employment prior to September 13, 2018.

The Board has denied service connection for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus. The Veteran's claims for right foot hallux valgus, left foot hallux valgus, OSA, hemorrhoids, and PTSD are REMANDED.

The Board has decided to remand the Veteran's claims for service connection due to potential missing service treatment records and the need for additional medical examinations. The issues of service connection for acquired psychiatric disorder, obstructive sleep apnea secondary to a service-connected condition, and bilateral foot condition secondary to knee conditions are all being remanded.

The Veteran's PTSD prior to January 20, 2017 did not meet the criteria for a disability rating in excess of 50 percent. As of January 20, 2017, his PTSD met the criteria for a 70 percent disability rating.

The Veteran's claims for PTSD, right hand and foot disabilities, as well as TDIU are remanded due to insufficient evidence of current severity and potential service connection.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to insufficient medical opinion regarding whether the Veteran's PTSD contributed to his death. The appellant needs a new VA examination and an autopsy report.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for a lumbar spine disorder and an acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD, depression, and anxiety. The claims are being reviewed due to conflicting medical opinions regarding the etiology of these conditions.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities do not render him unable to secure and follow a substantially gainful occupation consistent with his education and work history.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for major depressive disorder, generalized anxiety disorder, and posttraumatic stress disorder has been reopened due to the submission of new evidence. The case is remanded for further examination and opinion regarding the etiology of these conditions.

The Board has granted service connection for PTSD and major depressive disorder, finding that the Veteran's current conditions are causally related to his in-service stressors. The TDIU issue is remanded.

The Board has remanded the cases for additional development, including obtaining relevant treatment records and scheduling VA examinations to determine the nature and etiology of the Veteran's enlarged spleen and liver disorders.

The Veteran withdrew his appeals for increased ratings and compensation for various conditions, including PTSD, corneal retinal scar, ulna fracture, and bilateral hearing loss. The Board dismissed the appeal as these issues were withdrawn by the Veteran.

The Board has dismissed the appeals for higher ratings for PTSD with insomnia and a compensable rating for non-traumatic deviated septum as the appellant requested to withdraw these issues.

The Board has remanded the case for additional development due to the Veteran's incarceration and failure to report for VA examinations.,The Board has also remanded the case for a VA examination to determine the nature and etiology of any left leg disorder, acquired psychiatric disorder (including PTSD), bilateral hearing loss, tinnitus, ear disorder other than bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus, and sleep apnea that may be present.,Additional records have been obtained since the last decision, including VA treatment records. The AOJ should ensure compliance with these directives and take any corrective action if needed.,The Board notes that the issue of entitlement to service connection for sleep apnea is inextricably intertwined with the issue of entitlement to service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder.

The Veteran's PTSD is rated at 70 percent, effective September 29, 2010. The issue of entitlement to a TDIU was denied but is moot from June 1, 2020.

The Veteran's PTSD and unspecified trauma-related disorder are rated at 100 percent, the highest possible rating, due to total occupational and social impairment.

The Veteran's service-connected conditions rendered him so incapable of performing the activities of daily living that he required care or assistance on a regular basis, and his spouse provided this aid and attendance. The Board granted special monthly compensation based on aid and attendance.

The Veteran's service-connected PTSD prevents him from securing or following substantially gainful employment due to his symptoms, and the Board has granted a TDIU based on this condition.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient evidence regarding the Veteran's claimed acquired psychiatric disorders, including PTSD. The Veteran needs a new VA examination and any relevant treatment records need to be obtained.