PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) decisions — 2024

The Veteran's TDIU claim is dismissed as moot because he is already receiving a 100% disability rating for his service-connected PTSD, MDD, and GAD.

The Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorder, diagnosed as an unspecified mood disorder, is granted as secondary to his service-connected stroke residuals. The claim for PTSD remains pending and requires further development.

The Veteran's claims for PTSD, hypertension, arthritis and gout of both feet, left ventricular hypertrophy and mild mitral regurgitation, renal kidney condition, and diabetes mellitus type II are remanded due to the need for updated examinations and treatment records.

The Board dismissed the appeal of a higher rating for PTSD from January 1, 2018 forward and denied an initial rating higher than 30 percent for PTSD prior to January 1, 2018. The TDIU claim based on PTSD alone was also denied.

The Board has granted service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder including PTSD and/or other specified trauma and stressor related disorder, finding that the Veteran's conditions are at least as likely as not related to his military service.

The Veteran's claims for high blood pressure, neck disability, PTSD, and sleep condition are being remanded due to the need for VA examinations and additional records.

The Veteran's appeals for increased ratings and TDIU have been dismissed as the appellant has withdrawn them.

The Veteran's service-connected psychiatric disability, including schizophrenia, has produced symptoms consistent with total occupational and social impairment throughout the appeal period. The Board finds a 100 percent rating is warranted.

The Veteran's migraines are found to be aggravated by service, and she is granted service connection for them. A 10 percent rating for tinnitus is granted. The lumbosacral strain claim is remanded due to increased symptoms not addressed in the previous examination. Service connection for an acquired psychiatric condition (to include PTSD) and hearing loss are also remanded as new evidence or clarification of medical opinions may be needed. The Veteran's TDIU claim is remanded due to unresolved issues with her service-connected conditions.

The Board has decided to remand the cases for further development, including scheduling new VA examinations at Ann Arbor VAMC due to facility restrictions.

The Board has granted service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, to include PTSD and major depressive disorder, finding that the Veteran's current disability is related to his active service. The issue of entitlement to a total disability rating based upon individual unemployability (TDIU) is remanded.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection due to inadequate medical opinions regarding the etiology of any acquired psychiatric disorders, and because the heart disorder may be secondary to an acquired psychiatric disorder. The AOJ must obtain new medical opinions.

The Veteran's PTSD and OSDD have been rated at 50 percent since July 12, 2020. The rating is granted for the period from April 11, 2012 to July 12, 2020.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including PTSD, depression, anxiety, thoracic spine degenerative disc disease, and radiculopathy of the right lower extremity with sciatic nerve impairment, rendered him unable to secure or follow substantially gainful employment from July 26, 2017.

The Veteran's PTSD and right shoulder disability are being remanded for further evaluation due to the lack of recent medical records and the need for a new examination.

The Board has found that further development is required to determine the nature and etiology of any acquired psychiatric disorder, including whether it is related to service. The Veteran's claim for service connection remains pending.

The Board has remanded the case due to incomplete development regarding the Veteran's claimed stressor during service. The Veteran needs further records from Kadena Air Force Base and his Marine Corps unit for May 1968 to August 1969.

The Veteran's PTSD claim is dismissed as the Veteran withdrew his request for a hearing and the Board finds that he has satisfied all requirements to dismiss the issue.,Service connection is granted for right knee disorder, left knee disorder, and sciatica of both lower extremities secondary to lumbar spine strain. The Veteran will need further examination to determine if these conditions are related to service.,The Veteran's TDIU claim is remanded as he has not provided authorization for the release of his federal tax returns and additional information regarding his employment status during the appeal period.

The Board has remanded the case for further development to obtain relevant medical records and consider new evidence. The Veteran's claims for service connection for schizophrenia, unspecified trauma and stressor related disorder, PTSD, depression, anxiety, and panic attacks are also being considered.

The Board denied a claim for an increased disability rating for PTSD, finding that the Veteran's symptoms did not more closely approximate occupational and social impairment with deficiencies in most areas. The current 50 percent rating remains unchanged.