PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) decisions — 2023

The Veteran's PTSD and TBI were not granted increased disability ratings.,PTSD was denied for an initial rating in excess of 50 percent prior to November 12, 2021, and in excess of 70 percent thereafter.

The Board has remanded the claims for bilateral hearing loss, anxiety, PTSD, and depression due to issues with notification of VA examinations.

The Veteran's claim for an increased disability rating for PTSD was granted, and the effective date is set at June 22, 2016.

The Veteran's appeal is remanded due to the need for a VA examination to assess his service-connected PTSD. The effective date claim remains denied as there is no evidence of an earlier claim.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities do not render him unemployable, as he maintains full-time employment throughout the appeal period.

The Board has determined that the VA medical opinions provided in March and August 2023 are inadequate to address all of the issues raised by the Veteran's representative. The Board is therefore remanding the case for further examination and opinion.

The Veteran's prostate cancer and related disabilities were denied service connection due to lack of evidence showing onset or relationship to service.,Service connection for PTSD was also denied, as the Veteran did not provide sufficient evidence to show that his condition manifested in service.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for various upper and lower extremity disabilities, as well as an acquired psychiatric disorder. The Board found no evidence of a cold injury or other in-service event that caused these conditions.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection due to insufficient evidence and further development is required. The Veteran's exposure at Camp LeJeune, in-service stressors, and current symptoms will be evaluated.

The Veteran's claims for service connection were granted with new and material evidence. The issues of right knee disability, back disability, and acquired psychiatric disability (including PTSD, adjustment disorder, alcohol use disorder) are all now resolved in his favor.

The Board has denied the claim for SMC based on aid and attendance or housebound status due to the Veteran's service-connected PTSD. The case is being remanded to obtain a VA opinion addressing whether the Veteran needed regular aid and attendance or was housebound as a result of his PTSD, and if so, whether it was related to his service-connected PTSD.

The Veteran's appeal for increased ratings for PTSD with unspecified depressive disorder and left arm fracture residuals is being remanded due to procedural issues.

The Veteran's TBI residuals are rated at a 70 percent disability rating since September 26, 2009.,The Veteran's migraine headaches are rated at a 50 percent disability rating since September 26, 2009.

The Veteran's PTSD with paranoid delusional disorder and depressive disorder is granted a 70 percent disability rating, effective from the date of the January 2019 decision.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for various musculoskeletal and psychiatric disabilities were denied as there was no evidence of a nexus between the claimed conditions and his military service.

The Veteran's appeal is remanded for further examination and consideration of her service-connected left ear hearing loss, PTSD, and TDIU claims.

The Veteran's claims for service connection have been remanded due to the need for additional evidence in several areas, including his eye and vision disability, PTSD, acquired psychiatric disorders other than PTSD, obstructive sleep apnea, headache disability, and hypertension.

The Veteran's acquired psychiatric condition, including PTSD, major depressive disorder, and anxiety, is found to be related to his active service. Service connection for these conditions is granted.

The Veteran's PTSD with alcohol abuse is granted a rating of 70 percent, effective from the date of the decision. The Veteran's claim for TDIU is also granted.

The Veteran's PTSD and MDD are granted as service-connected, with the Board finding that his fear of hostile military or terrorist activity in Bosnia during service is sufficient to support a diagnosis of PTSD.