PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) decisions — 2023

The Board has granted service connection for PTSD, but dismissed the appeals for degenerative arthritis of the thoracic and lumbar spine and diabetes mellitus. The appeal for Parkinson's disease is remanded to obtain a medical opinion regarding its relationship to service-connected PTSD.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for tinnitus has been granted. The claims for bilateral hearing loss, left foot bone sprain, residuals of a left foot ganglion cyst removal, depressive disorder other than PTSD, low back disorder, sinusitis, radiating right lower extremity pain, sleep disorder (to include sleep apnea), and migraine headaches have all been remanded due to the need for additional development.

The Veteran's appeals for increased evaluations of lumbosacral strain and bilateral knee disabilities have been dismissed. The appeal for service connection for a psychiatric disorder, including MDD and PTSD, has been remanded.

The Veteran's PTSD symptoms have resulted in occupational and social impairment with deficiencies in most areas, warranting a 70% disability rating from October 17, 2018 to August 12, 2022.,The Veteran is also granted Total Disability Rating Based on Individual Unemployability (TDIU) for PTSD from the same dates.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorder, specifically PTSD and a depressive disorder, is related to his service. The evidence is at least in equipoise regarding this claim.

The Board denied service connection for posttraumatic stress neurosis, finding that the evidence did not support a diagnosis of PTSD and that there was no combat exposure in Vietnam.

The Veteran's claims for higher ratings of his right hip conditions and service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder are being remanded due to the need for additional medical examinations and consideration.

Service connection for tinnitus has been granted.,An initial rating in excess of 70 percent for PTSD is being remanded for further consideration.

The Veteran's claim for special monthly compensation (SMC) based on housebound status is remanded due to the need for a VA examination to assess the impact of his service-connected coronary artery disease and PTSD on his employability.

The Veteran's claims for increased PTSD ratings, service connection for diabetes, and TDIU are being remanded due to the need for additional evidence and medical opinions.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient evidence regarding the Veteran's psychiatric disabilities, including PTSD and organic brain syndrome. The VA is instructed to obtain all relevant records and schedule a VA examination.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for a total disability rating based on individual unemployability due to service-connected disabilities, finding that she is currently employed and unable to secure or maintain full-time, competitive employment as a result of her service-connected conditions.

The Board has decided to remand the case for further examination and opinion regarding the Veteran's psychiatric disorders, including whether they are related to military service or caused by his service-connected disabilities.

The Veteran's claim for a compensable rating for service-connected bilateral hearing loss has been denied.,The Veteran's claim for an evaluation in excess of 50 percent disabling for PTSD with TBI is remanded due to inadequate examination and potential Social Security Administration records not being obtained.,The Veteran's claim for a total disability evaluation due to individual unemployability (TDIU) is remanded as it is intertwined with the other claims.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient VA examinations and incomplete medical records. The Veteran's service connection claim for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD, is being reviewed again with new evidence and a focus on personal assault stressors.

The Board has remanded the cases due to the need for further development, including obtaining personnel and service medical records, and scheduling a psychiatric examination.

The Veteran's PTSD is rated at 100 percent since January 23, 2020. The rating was denied as the evidence did not show total occupational and social impairment.

The Veteran's PTSD is rated at 70 percent effective November 28, 2017. The VA also granted a TDIU based on PTSD and SMC for the housebound rate as of that date.

The Veteran's PTSD was rated at 30 percent from November 26, 2012, to July 14, 2015. The rating is denied as the symptoms did not meet the criteria for a higher rating during this period.,From July 15, 2015, forward, the Veteran's PTSD was rated at 70 percent. The rating is denied as there were no additional issues warranting an even higher rating.

The Board has dismissed the appeal of your claim for higher disability ratings for PTSD because it was previously adjudicated and resolved by a previous decision.