PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) decisions — 2023

The Board has granted service connection for low back disability, cervical spine disability, right hip disability, left hip disability, and acquired psychiatric disorder other than PTSD.,Secondary service connection is also granted for the cervical spine disability and right hip disability to the low back disability, as well as for the left hip disability. The acquired psychiatric disorder other than PTSD was not addressed in this decision.

The Veteran's PTSD has been rated at 100% since June 29, 2016. The appeal for a total disability based on individual unemployability (TDIU) is dismissed as the Veteran now receives a 100% rating for his PTSD.

The Board has dismissed the appeals for various disability ratings related to PTSD and peripheral neuropathy due to a withdrawal of the appeal by the appellant.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection for a respiratory disorder (sinusitis), an acquired psychiatric disorder (PTSD and depression), and obstructive sleep apnea due to outstanding VA treatment records, verification of in-service stressors, and additional medical opinions.

The Veteran's appeal is remanded for further examination to determine if her service-connected disabilities meet the criteria for specially adapted housing and a special home adaptation grant.

The Board has remanded the case due to inadequate VA opinions regarding the Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorder, including anxiety, depression, and PTSD. The matter is now pending for further examination.

The Veteran's PTSD is granted a 100% disability evaluation, effective as of the date of this decision. The issue of TDIU is dismissed as moot due to the grant of a 100% rating for PTSD.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection for IBS, acquired psychiatric disorder including PTSD and depression, left hip disability, and right hip disability due to new evidence received since the last rating decision. The Veteran's appeal is not about service connection at all.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for PTSD was denied in June 2015, and the effective date of the award has been changed to February 12, 2018. The Board found that the original denial was not final due to continuous prosecution from October 6, 2013 (the day after separation) until June 4, 2015.

Your appeal for an initial rating in excess of 50 percent for posttraumatic stress disorder has been dismissed due to the Veteran's death. The Board does not have jurisdiction to adjudicate this claim as the appellant is deceased.

The Veteran's service-connected PTSD alone rendered her unable to secure and follow a substantially gainful occupation, meeting the criteria for a TDIU.

The Veteran's claim for an earlier effective date for the award of service connection for obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) associated with posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is granted, and the earliest possible effective date is July 15, 2020.

The Board has remanded the cases for further development due to insufficient medical opinions and a need for additional evidence. The Veteran's claims for lumbosacral strain and nose bleeds are pending.

The Veteran's claims for higher ratings for his left knee disability and PTSD, as well as his claim for TDIU, were all denied. The Board found that the evidence did not support a higher rating for either condition.

The Veteran's service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including major depressive disorder and PTSD, is granted. However, the initial disability rating in excess of 30 percent for service-connected anemia remains denied.

The Veteran's claim for Total Disability Rating Based on Individual Unemployability (TDIU) is granted with an effective date of September 20, 2013. The Veteran also receives Special Monthly Compensation at the housebound rate as of October 17, 2018.

The Veteran's appeal regarding the proposed reduction of disability ratings for PTSD, speech changes, and stooped posture was dismissed.,Entitlement to higher disability ratings for parkinsonism with left upper extremity tremor and bradykinesia, speech changes on the right side, and stooped posture on both sides is remanded.

The Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD and primary insomnia, is granted as service-connected. The low back disability and left knee disability are remanded for further evaluation.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient evidence regarding the relationship between the Veteran's diagnosed PTSD and his in-service experiences. The Veteran is requested to provide a VA medical examination to determine if his PTSD resulted from or was aggravated by service.

The Board has remanded the case due to an inadequate VA medical opinion related to the Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD and unspecified trauma and stressor-related disorder. The claim will be reconsidered with a new opinion.