PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) Board decisions

The Board has granted secondary service connection for OSA as caused by the Veteran's PTSD, finding that there is an approximate balance of positive and negative evidence.

The Veteran's claim for PTSD is granted, as there is evidence of a current diagnosis related to an in-service stressor.,The Veteran's claims for fatigue, cervical spine condition, thoracolumbar spine condition, and major depressive disorder are remanded due to insufficient medical examination or evaluation.,Verification of Southwest Asia service may be required for the Gulf War illness provisions.,Gulf War illness provisions apply if verified service in Southwest Asia is confirmed.

The Veteran's petition to reopen her claim of service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder was granted, and she is now entitled to service connection for PTSD, MDD, anxiety and/or panic attacks. Her claims for left foot and right foot disorders are denied.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient evidence to verify the Veteran's in-service stressor for PTSD, and a need for an examination to determine the nature and etiology of her acquired psychiatric disorders.

The Board dismissed the appeal for whether new and material evidence has been received to reopen a claim for service connection for tinnitus. The issue of service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD, is remanded.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, restless leg syndrome, sleep apnea, and celiac disease are being remanded due to the submission of new evidence.,Further development is needed to determine if the Veteran has a current diagnosis of an acquired psychiatric disorder.

The Board has reopened the claim for service connection for PTSD due to new and material evidence. The Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorder, diagnosed as PTSD and depression, is now considered service-connected.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for higher ratings for PTSD, lumbosacral strain, right knee strain, left knee strain, and anemia due to missing VA medical records and the need for updated examinations. The effective date is not addressed in this decision.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection for various conditions due to new and material evidence having been received. The claims are now pending for further examination and opinion.

The Board has determined that additional medical records are needed and the Veteran's service-connected PTSD and hemorrhoids need to be re-evaluated. The effective date for the increased rating of PTSD is also remanded.

The claims for service connection are being remanded due to the need for additional examinations and opinions regarding the Veteran's PTSD, right ankle condition, bilateral hearing loss, left ankle condition (secondary to a right ankle condition), and sleep-related condition.

The Veteran's low back disability, diagnosed as lumbar disc disease, is now granted.,Service connection for the right heel disability remains pending and will be remanded.

The Board has dismissed the Veteran's claims for service connection for various conditions, including left ankle, shoulder, elbow, forearm, wrist, hand, right ankle, sleep apnea, bilateral knee disabilities, sinusitis, and PTSD. The issues have been remanded for further development in several cases.

The Board has determined that the VA examination report is incomplete and remands the case for a new examination to determine the etiology of the Veteran's sleep apnea, including whether it is related to service or any service-connected disabilities.

The Veteran's claim for service connection on multiple conditions is being remanded due to the need for VA examinations and medical opinions. The claims include asthma, chronic rhinitis, chronic sinusitis, a skin condition, sleep apnea (to include as secondary to PTSD), GERD, low back disability, neuropathy of the bilateral lower extremities, and tinnitus.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) has been denied as it is not secondary to a service-connected condition or caused by an in-service injury.,The Veteran's claim for TDIU prior to April 9, 2022, has also been denied due to the presence of other service-connected disabilities that allow him to engage in substantially gainful employment.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for a right ankle disability and back disability, as well as increased ratings for PTSD and tendonitis of the left ankle, are denied due to failure to report for scheduled VA examinations.,The Veteran's claim for TDIU is abandoned due to failure to report for scheduled VA examinations.

The Veteran's right ankle condition, including osteoarthritis and instability, has been granted a 20 percent evaluation.,PTSD was granted an initial rating of 70 percent.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for PTSD and major depression, finding that there is not an approximate balance of positive and negative evidence to support the claims.

The Veteran's PTSD is rated at a 70 percent rating, and the TDIU claim is remanded for further development.