PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) decisions — 2023

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for an extraschedular TDIU prior to April 29, 2011, finding that his service-connected disabilities alone did not preclude him from securing and following substantially gainful employment.

The Veteran's appeals for increased ratings and service connection have been dismissed as he has withdrawn his appeal.

The Board has granted service connection for PTSD with unspecified anxiety disorder, finding that it is related to the Veteran's combat experiences in the Republic of Vietnam.

The Veteran's PTSD is granted a 70 percent rating, effective October 24, 2019. Ratings for left and right knee disabilities are denied prior to June 16, 2015, and granted from that date.

The Veteran's claims for service connection have been remanded due to the need for additional medical opinions regarding his right foot or ankle condition, chronic left wrist condition, and acquired psychiatric disorder.

The Board has denied service connection for prostate cancer and PTSD, finding no evidence of in-service exposure or relationship to service. The Veteran's claim for an increased rating for residuals of a right foot injury is remanded.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities necessitated the aid and attendance of another, leading to a grant of SMC based on aid and attendance.

The Veteran's PTSD was initially rated at 30 percent prior to June 12, 2020. The Board increased the rating to 70 percent effective June 12, 2020 and granted a TDIU based on service-connected PTSD.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for a rating in excess of 70 percent for PTSD, finding that his symptoms did not meet or approximate the criteria for a higher disability rating.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD and bipolar disorder, due to a lack of evidence linking these conditions to his active duty service.

The Board has remanded the case due to lack of substantial compliance with previous remand directives and the appellant's request for a third-party examination. The VA examiner must provide an addendum opinion regarding the service connection claim, including opinions on personality disorders and aggravation by sexual assault.

The Board has granted service connection for hypertension as secondary to the Veteran's service-connected diabetes mellitus and PTSD, resolving doubt in favor of the Veteran.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings for PTSD and TDIU are being remanded due to the need for additional medical opinions regarding his substance abuse.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for PTSD and bipolar disorder is being remanded due to the need to obtain additional medical records.

The Board has remanded the cases for further development and consideration due to insufficient evidence regarding whether the Veteran's service-connected disabilities render him housebound.

The Board has remanded the case due to the need for a medical opinion regarding whether the Veteran was insane at the time of misconduct leading to his discharge under other than honorable conditions, and to obtain any applications for upgrade of discharge.

The Board has remanded the cases due to an inadequate medical opinion and failure to provide adequate reasons for denying service connection. The Veteran will need a new VA examination to determine if any diagnosed mental health condition is related to military sexual trauma (MST).

The Board dismissed all claims due to the Veteran's death, as they do not survive his death.

The Board has remanded the case due to incomplete development of records and the need for additional information from the Veteran regarding his employment, education, and specialized training history. The TDIU claim will be reconsidered based on the updated evidence.

The Board has determined that additional medical opinions are needed to address the Veteran's psychiatric disorders and their relationship to service or service-connected TBI. The case is therefore being remanded for further development.