PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) decisions — 2023

The Board has remanded several issues related to service connection for various conditions, including a back condition, low memory, PTSD, groin strain, and complications from cholecystectomy. The Veteran's claims are pending further development.

The Veteran's PTSD is granted an initial rating of 50 percent, effective September 23, 2022. The left ear hearing loss remains denied and the right foot onychomycosis, bilateral knee condition, and bilateral foot condition (to include pes planus) are remanded for further review.

The Veteran's PTSD with major depressive disorder is granted a 70 percent evaluation, effective June 1, 2018. The reduction from 70 percent to 50 percent for PTSD effective June 1, 2018 was granted. A TDIU from February 1, 2018 to January 18, 2019 is granted.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection due to outstanding VA medical records and further examination is needed to determine if he has any acquired psychiatric disorders, head injury residuals, scarring at the head, bilateral eye disorders, or a low back disorder.

The Veteran's death was not due to a service-connected disability, and the claim for accrued benefits is denied as no claim was filed within one year of his death.

The Board has decided to remand the Veteran's claims for an acquired psychiatric disorder, left shoulder disability rating, and TDIU due to inadequate VA examination reports. The case will be returned for further development.

The Veteran's claims for service connection have been remanded due to the need for additional evidence and examinations. The issues include PTSD, arthritis of the spine, left arm pain, left shoulder pain, an acquired psychiatric disorder (including PTSD and major depressive disorder), and diabetes.

The Veteran withdrew their appeal for a rating in excess of 70 percent for PTSD prior to May 29, 2019.

The Board dismissed all increased rating claims for various conditions, including PTSD and degenerative joint diseases of the hips and knees. The Veteran's appeal was withdrawn for some issues.

The Veteran's service-connected PTSD does not render him unemployable prior to September 9, 2021. The evidence shows he was able to perform some employment despite his psychiatric symptoms.

The Veteran's service-connected PTSD is granted with an initial rating of 50 percent, but no higher. The decision also remanded the issue of service connection for bilateral hearing loss.

The Veteran's claims for service connection and a higher rating for PTSD have been dismissed due to his withdrawal of all pending claims.

The Veteran's claim for an increased rating of PTSD was denied, and the effective date for the increase in evaluation to 70 percent is set at October 11, 2016.,The Veteran's request for an earlier effective date than October 11, 2016, for his PTSD disability rating was also denied.

The Veteran withdrew his appeals for a disability rating in excess of 70 percent for social phobia with major depressive disorder and service connection for PTSD. The appeals are dismissed.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection due to delays and incomplete medical records. The Veteran is required to provide additional information about his in-service stressors, exposure to asbestos or other toxins, and any available STRs. He must also undergo examinations for visual defect, mental health disorders, sleep apnea, and respiratory disorder.

The Board has remanded the case due to incomplete records and requests for additional information. The Veteran's service connection claim for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD, is pending.

The Veteran's appeal for service connection on multiple conditions was dismissed due to the withdrawal of his claim for PTSD, to include schizophrenia. The remaining claims were denied as there is no persuasive evidence linking these conditions to service.

The Veteran's appeals have been dismissed due to his withdrawal of the appeal.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disability, including PTSD, dysthymia, cannabis use disorder, adjustment disorder with anxious and depressed mood, phase of life problem, and unspecified anxiety disorder due to inadequate VA opinions and outstanding private treatment records.

The Board has decided to remand the claims of chloracne, migraines, kidney condition (including recurrent kidney stones), stomach or bowel disorder, and PTSD. The Veteran's private treatment records need to be obtained for all conditions.