PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) Board decisions

The appeal of the claim for service connection for Lyme disease is dismissed. The Board has remanded the claims for a left wrist disorder, a left hand disorder, fibromyalgia, irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), and PTSD from December 19, 2011.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection for lumbar spine disability, cervical spine disability, and PTSD due to issues with the factual basis of a VA examination report and the need to address the Veteran's statements regarding symptom onset.

The Veteran's claims for service connection have been reopened and are remanded due to the need for additional development, including obtaining updated VA treatment records and scheduling an examination. The appeal is granted in part as new and material evidence has been received to reopen the claim for PTSD.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for PTSD has been reopened due to the submission of new and material evidence. The Board has remanded the case for further development, including verification of an in-service sexual assault stressor and a VA psychiatric examination.

The Veteran's petition to reopen his claims for PTSD, lower back disability, tinnitus, insomnia, and hearing loss was granted. The Board found new and material evidence in support of the PTSD claim, but denied reopening of the lower back disability claim due to lack of material evidence. Tinnitus is service-connected as it manifested during active duty. Hearing loss and insomnia are remanded for further examination.

The Veteran's low back disability and migraine headaches have been granted service connection.,Service connection for PTSD has been granted, but the issue of an increased rating remains pending.

The Veteran's claim for an earlier effective date for TDIU was denied as he had full-time employment until March 2016, and his service-connected disabilities did not prevent him from securing or following substantially gainful employment.,The Veteran's claim for an earlier effective date for DEA benefits was also denied because the award of a TDIU precluded such eligibility.

The Board has dismissed the Veteran's claim for service connection for PTSD due to her withdrawal of the appeal. The other issues related to her acquired psychiatric disorder and right knee disability are remanded.

The Veteran's claims for PTSD, Depressive Disorder, and a Left Hip Disorder are remanded due to the need for additional medical examinations and records review.

The Veteran's PTSD was rated at 50 percent prior to March 29, 2021 and then increased to 70 percent from December 5, 2020 to March 29, 2021. The appeal for a higher rating in excess of 70 percent thereafter is denied.

The Veteran's acquired psychiatric disability, including PTSD and persistent depressive disorder with anxious distress, is granted as service connected.

The Veteran's PTSD with secondary alcohol dependence is granted an initial 100 percent disability rating, effective from the date of the decision.

The Board has granted the Veteran's claim for service connection for PTSD with bipolar disorder, finding that the evidence supports a link between these conditions and active duty service.

The Veteran's appeal for increased ratings and service connection claims have been dismissed.,An increased rating of 100 percent for PTSD effective December 8, 2011 has been granted.

The Veteran's PTSD is granted an increased rating of 70 percent prior to July 29, 2022. The claim for a higher rating from July 29, 2022 and the bilateral hip claims are remanded.

The Board has dismissed the issues of entitlement to service connection for bilateral hearing loss, tinnitus, and a left shoulder disability due to the Veteran's withdrawal at his July 2022 hearing. The issue of psychiatric disability (to include PTSD and anxiety/depression) is remanded.

The Veteran's PTSD is rated at 70 percent, effective June 8, 2017. The TDIU claim from June 8, 2017 to April 1, 2021 was dismissed as moot, and a new TDIU beginning on April 1, 2021 is granted. SMC for the period of June 8, 2017 is also granted.

The Veteran's PTSD and lip neoplasm claims are remanded due to the lack of recent medical records, which could provide a better understanding of their current severity.

The Veteran's appeal for a higher rating for PTSD with psychotic features and TDIU is being remanded due to the need for updated medical records, an examination, and verification of his current address.

The Veteran's PTSD caused occupational and social impairment with reduced reliability and productivity prior to July 24, 2021. Since then, it has caused deficiencies in most areas but not total impairment.