PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) Board decisions

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities rendered him unable to secure and follow substantially gainful employment since March 1, 2022. Therefore, the Board finds that he is entitled to a TDIU as of such date.

The Veteran's claim for TDIU was reopened due to new and relevant evidence. However, the Board found that the service-connected disabilities did not prevent the Veteran from securing and following substantially gainful employment.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to insufficient evidence regarding whether the Veteran's obstructive sleep apnea is secondary to his service-connected PTSD with persistent depressive disorder. The VA will need to obtain a thorough opinion from an appropriate clinician addressing both causation and aggravation of the condition.

The Veteran's claims for PTSD, tension headaches, TDIU, housebound rate compensation, and Dependents' Educational Assistance are being remanded due to the need to obtain SSA records.

The Board has remanded the case due to a lack of a VA examination for service connection of an acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD. The Veteran's claims are related to multiple mental health diagnoses and his assertion of in-service stressors.

The Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorder, including Trauma Disorder and PTSD with TBI, results in occupational and social impairment with occasional decrease in work efficiency and intermittent periods of inability to perform tasks. However, the symptoms do not meet the criteria for a higher rating.

The Veteran's back condition and PTSD are not related to his service from November 7, 2005, to September 22, 2015.,His period of honorable service ended with a dishonorable discharge due to misconduct.

The Veteran's PTSD is currently rated at 70 percent, the maximum schedular rating. The Board denied a higher rating as the evidence did not show total occupational and social impairment.

The Veteran's PTSD is rated at 70 percent prior to July 18, 2023. The claim for a higher rating remains pending. Other issues such as right ear hearing loss and TDIU are resolved.

The Veteran's PTSD with alcohol use disorder and bipolar II disorder is being remanded for a new VA examination to assess the current severity of his service-connected conditions, as the last examination was over three years ago.

The Board has granted service connection for tinnitus and PTSD, finding that the Veteran's current disabilities are causally related to his active duty service.

The Board has remanded the case due to pending claims for increased ratings and further development needed. The TDIU issue is inextricably intertwined with these other issues.

The Veteran's claims for a higher rating for his left knee condition and service connection for hearing loss in both ears are being remanded due to the need for additional examinations.,The Veteran's claim for an initial compensable rating for his left ear hearing loss is being remanded as he reported worsening symptoms and there was no right ear hearing loss diagnosed. A new examination is needed, considering his testimony of noise exposure during service.,The Veteran's claim for service connection for his right ear hearing loss is being remanded due to the need for a new examination and opinion addressing whether it is related to service or within one year post-service.,The Veteran's claims for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder (including PTSD, anxiety, and depression), left hip disability, right hip disability, left ankle disability, and right ankle disability are being remanded due to the need for additional examinations considering his lay statements and secondary theories of entitlement.,The Veteran's claim for service connection for his bilateral hip disability is being remanded as there was no current diagnosis found in a previous examination. A new opinion is needed regarding whether it is related to his back condition or aggravated by other conditions.,The Veteran's claims for service connection for his bilateral ankle disability are being remanded due to the need for additional examinations considering his lay statements and secondary theories of entitlement as raised at his hearing.,The Veteran's claim for service connection for his left knee condition is being remanded as there was no current diagnosis found in a previous examination. A new opinion is needed regarding whether it is related to his back condition or aggravated by other conditions.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's PTSD is related to his active-duty service and grants entitlement to service connection for PTSD.

The Board has determined that additional development is needed to assist the Veteran with his claims, including obtaining relevant medical records and providing notice regarding military sexual trauma. The claims for service connection are being remanded.

The Veteran's claims for service connection have been remanded due to the need for additional medical opinions and records.

The Veteran's claims for bilateral hearing loss and back condition are remanded due to the need for additional medical opinions.,The Veteran's claim for a psychiatric disorder is remanded as he has not been afforded a VA examination regarding his current diagnoses.,The Veteran's claim for erectile dysfunction/loss of reproductive organ is remanded because it is inextricably intertwined with his service connection claim for an acquired psychiatric disorder.,The Veteran's claim for obstructive sleep apnea is remanded as he has not been afforded a VA examination regarding his current diagnosis.,The Veteran's claims for bronchial asthma and COPD are remanded due to the need for additional medical opinions.,The Veteran's claim for a right shoulder disability is remanded because he has not been afforded a VA examination regarding his current condition.,The Veteran's claims for frostbite left foot, frostbite right foot, chronic mycotic infection bilateral feet, and bilateral foot disability are remanded due to the need for additional medical opinions.

The Board has denied service connection for PTSD and remanded the issue of service connection for a low back disability due to insufficient evidence.

The Veteran's left knee disability is granted, but the bilateral hearing loss and PTSD claims are denied.,PTSD was granted for an initial evaluation of 50 percent prior to October 26, 2017, but denied for evaluations in excess of 50 percent.

The Veteran's TDIU claim for PTSD from January 2, 2020 to July 1, 2020 was denied as his disability rating is already at the maximum schedular rating (100%) and he does not meet the requirements for a TDIU.