PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) decisions — 2024

The Board has decided to remand the case due to inadequate examination and incomplete evidence, particularly regarding the Veteran's claimed PTSD.

The Board has granted service connection for the Veteran's psychiatric disorder, including PTSD, and a skin disability. The former is related to his in-service stressors, while the latter is linked to his exposure during active duty.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder and a heart disorder, finding no in-service incurrence or aggravation of these conditions.

The Veteran is granted a total disability rating due to individual unemployability (TDIU) and the issue of increased ratings for cervical degenerative disc disease is remanded.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for compensation under 38 U.S.C. § 1151 for loss of voice and service connection for a psychiatric disability, finding that there was no evidence to support these claims.

The Veteran's claim for an earlier effective date for the award of a 40 percent rating for IVDS prior to October 13, 2016 was denied. The Veteran did not file a timely appeal after the November 2011 decision.,The Veteran's claim for service connection for left second toe scar is dismissed as he did not file a timely appeal of the December 2009 rating decision that granted service connection with an effective date of November 26, 2008.,The Veteran's claim for a compensable rating for erectile dysfunction was denied. The evidence does not show penile deformity or other impairment associated with erectile dysfunction.,The Veteran's claim for a higher rating for IVDS is denied as the evidence does not show ankylosis of the thoracolumbar spine, and there are no incapacitating episodes meeting the criteria for a 60 percent rating under the Formula for Rating IVDS Based on Incapacitating Episodes.,The Veteran's claim for TDIU based on service-connected disabilities is granted as his education and work history prevented him from performing employment duties due to his service-connected disabilities.,The Veteran's claims for bilateral hip disability, right ear hearing loss, PTSD, joint condition, and dental condition are remanded as new evidence has been submitted that may reopen these previously denied claims.,The Veteran's claim for a compensable rating for right ear hearing loss is remanded as new evidence has been submitted that may reopen this previously denied claim.

The Veteran's PTSD was initially rated at 50% prior to May 8, 2015 and upgraded to 70% thereafter.,A TDIU was granted for the entire appeal period.

The Veteran's appeals for bilateral hearing loss and PTSD have been dismissed. The issues of service connection for tinnitus, cervical spine disability, and lumbar spine disability are remanded due to the need for additional development.

The Board has determined that the evidence is evenly balanced as to whether the Veteran's hearing loss was related to service. The decision on this issue remains pending and will be remanded for further development.

The Veteran's claims for chronic bronchitis, left ankle sprain, PTSD, degenerative arthritis of the left hand and TDIU are remanded due to need for further development.

The Veteran's appeals for earlier effective dates and service connection claims have been remanded due to the need for additional development, including VA examinations and addendum opinions.

The Board has remanded the case due to errors in assessing the Veteran's PTSD symptoms and failure to consider all relevant evidence. The Veteran needs a new VA examination to assess his current level of disability.

The Veteran's appeal regarding a higher rating for PTSD/depression prior to October 15, 2012, and the effective dates of SMC and DEA benefits is remanded due to procedural issues.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings for PTSD, chloracne-related scars, and a painful left abdominal scar are being remanded due to the need for additional development. The claim for TDIU is also being remanded as it is inextricably intertwined with the other issues.

The Board has remanded the case due to new evidence being received and not addressed in a supplemental statement of the case (SSOC). The Veteran's claim for TDIU is now before the AOJ again.

The Board has remanded the cases of increased rating for PTSD and TDIU due to new evidence being associated with the claims file, but no waiver was provided by the Veteran or his representative.

The Veteran's appeal for special monthly compensation based on aid and attendance is remanded due to the need for a new evaluation considering his service-connected disabilities.

The Board has remanded the case due to incomplete private treatment records and will conduct further development, including seeking additional stressor corroboration/research and a VA psychiatric examination.

The Board has determined that the criteria for an earlier effective date have not been met for PTSD, left knee condition, right knee condition, or left shoulder condition. The Veteran's conditions were already rated at their maximum levels under applicable disability codes.

The Board has granted service connection for sleep apnea and remanded the claims for an acquired psychiatric disorder (claimed as PTSD) and sinusitis.