PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) Board decisions

The Veteran's appeal regarding a higher rating for PTSD and service connection for GERD was dismissed due to the Veteran withdrawing his appeals.,Service connection for tinnitus was granted, but the Veteran's claim for obstructive sleep apnea is remanded for further examination.

The Veteran's service-connected PTSD and tinnitus raise a reasonable possibility of unemployability, but he does not meet the schedular percentage requirements for TDIU. The case is being remanded to determine if extraschedular TDIU consideration should be granted.

The Veteran's PTSD was not found to meet the criteria for a disability rating in excess of 30 percent at any point during the appeal period.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD and anxiety disorder, was denied as the evidence did not establish a link between his current conditions and active duty service.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including PTSD, did not prevent him from securing and following substantially gainful employment during the period on appeal.

The Board has granted service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder on a direct basis, finding that the Veteran's mental health conditions are at least as likely as not caused by his in-service trauma.

The Veteran's PTSD with mild alcohol use disorder has resulted in occupational and social impairment, warranting a 70 percent disability rating. The TDIU claim was denied.

The case is being remanded due to the Veteran not being informed of a hearing and for compliance with contested claims procedures.

The Veteran's unspecified depressive disorder is granted service connection, but his PTSD claim is denied.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's appeal for higher initial ratings and TDIU due to PTSD and alcohol use disorder prior to January 16, 2020 is not yet resolved as there are additional issues of employability with a variety of symptoms and work dysfunctioning. These issues require further development.

The Veteran's PTSD and TBI were not granted increased disability ratings.,PTSD was denied for an initial rating in excess of 50 percent prior to November 12, 2021, and in excess of 70 percent thereafter.

The Board has remanded the claims for bilateral hearing loss, anxiety, PTSD, and depression due to issues with notification of VA examinations.

The Veteran's claim for an increased disability rating for PTSD was granted, and the effective date is set at June 22, 2016.

The Veteran's appeal is remanded due to the need for a VA examination to assess his service-connected PTSD. The effective date claim remains denied as there is no evidence of an earlier claim.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities do not render him unemployable, as he maintains full-time employment throughout the appeal period.

The Board has determined that the VA medical opinions provided in March and August 2023 are inadequate to address all of the issues raised by the Veteran's representative. The Board is therefore remanding the case for further examination and opinion.

The Veteran's prostate cancer and related disabilities were denied service connection due to lack of evidence showing onset or relationship to service.,Service connection for PTSD was also denied, as the Veteran did not provide sufficient evidence to show that his condition manifested in service.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for various upper and lower extremity disabilities, as well as an acquired psychiatric disorder. The Board found no evidence of a cold injury or other in-service event that caused these conditions.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection due to insufficient evidence and further development is required. The Veteran's exposure at Camp LeJeune, in-service stressors, and current symptoms will be evaluated.

The Veteran's claims for service connection were granted with new and material evidence. The issues of right knee disability, back disability, and acquired psychiatric disability (including PTSD, adjustment disorder, alcohol use disorder) are all now resolved in his favor.