PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) decisions — 2024

The Board has remanded the case to obtain additional medical records and to schedule a VA examination. The Veteran's claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD and depressive disorder, is granted.

The Board dismissed the appeals for bilateral hearing loss, hypertension, and PTSD as the Veteran withdrew his appeal for these issues.

The Veteran's initial claim for a higher rating for coronary artery disease was denied, as the evidence did not show functional impairment equivalent to more than one episode of acute congestive heart failure in the past year or workload of greater than 5 METs but not greater than 10 METs results in dyspnea, fatigue, angina, dizziness, or syncope.,The Veteran's PTSD with generalized anxiety disorder was granted a higher initial rating to 70 percent from May 24, 2010, through July 11, 2022. The maximum allowable compensation under the rating schedule is assigned after that date.,TDIU was granted prior to July 12, 2022, based on evidence showing the Veteran's inability to secure and follow substantially gainful employment due to his service-connected disabilities.

The Veteran's PTSD is rated at 50 percent prior to August 11, 2020. The Board granted a TDIU effective January 19, 2013.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including ischemic heart disease, PTSD, cervical degenerative joint disease with fusion C3-7, lumbosacral strain (low back pain), and various peripheral nerve conditions, meet the criteria for SMC at a higher rate due to their combined effect on his ability to perform daily activities.

The Board has remanded several issues related to the Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including PTSD with depressive disorder, right and left knee strains, tinea unguium, allergic rhinitis, and bilateral hearing loss. The Veteran is required to undergo VA examinations for these conditions.

The Board has granted service connection for Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder and Major Depressive Disorder, finding that these conditions are attributable to the Veteran's military service.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities do not preclude him from securing or following a substantially gainful occupation consistent with his educational and occupational history.

The Veteran's claims for service connection are reopened, and he is granted service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder. The Board finds the claim for a left ankle disability to be remanded due to inadequate examination findings. His TDIU claim remains pending.

The Veteran's claims for service connection of an exhibitionist disorder and increased rating for his service-connected PTSD have been denied. The Board found that the evidence did not support a link between the conditions and service, including as secondary to service-connected PTSD.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for a rating in excess of 70 percent for PTSD and TDIU prior to January 7, 2020 due to outstanding medical records and additional evidence being added to the file.

The Board has remanded the cases for further development and medical opinions regarding the etiology of the Veteran's claimed conditions, including lung cancer, kidney/bladder cancer, COPD, hematuria, bone metastasis of the left iliac bone, and an acquired psychiatric disorder to include PTSD and depression.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings and service connection are being remanded due to the inadequacy of previous examinations.,An earlier effective date claim is also being remanded as it is inextricably intertwined with other claims.

Your appeal has been dismissed due to the Veteran's death. The Board does not have jurisdiction to decide your claims as they are no longer pending.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including erectile dysfunction and other conditions like coronary artery disease, have caused him to require the aid of another person for daily living needs prior to November 20, 2019. After that date, he is not entitled to SMC at the housebound rate due to his diabetes and residuals being considered a single disability.

The Board has remanded several issues related to the Veteran's service-connected conditions, including ratings for cubital tunnel syndrome and rotator cuff tendonitis. The claims are being returned for further development due to incomplete records from the Social Security Administration and an inadequate evaluation of the Veteran's migraines and tension headaches.

The Veteran's IBS has been granted a 10 percent rating from November 21, 2016. The other issues have been remanded for further evaluation.

The Board denied the claim for an effective date prior to September 15, 2007, for the grant of service connection for PTSD.

The Board has remanded the case due to inadequate development of evidence regarding the Veteran's claimed in-service stressors and failure to schedule a VA examination. The claim will be reconsidered based on the new evidence.

The Board has remanded the case due to the need for additional VA medical records and an updated examination of the service-connected stress fracture of the left foot. The issues on appeal are related to a compensable evaluation for the stress fracture and an initial evaluation in excess of 30 percent prior to October 10, 2022 for PTSD.