PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) Board decisions

The Board has denied the claim for SMC based on aid and attendance or housebound status due to the Veteran's service-connected PTSD. The case is being remanded to obtain a VA opinion addressing whether the Veteran needed regular aid and attendance or was housebound as a result of his PTSD, and if so, whether it was related to his service-connected PTSD.

The Veteran's appeal for increased ratings for PTSD with unspecified depressive disorder and left arm fracture residuals is being remanded due to procedural issues.

The Veteran's TBI residuals are rated at a 70 percent disability rating since September 26, 2009.,The Veteran's migraine headaches are rated at a 50 percent disability rating since September 26, 2009.

The Veteran's PTSD with paranoid delusional disorder and depressive disorder is granted a 70 percent disability rating, effective from the date of the January 2019 decision.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for various musculoskeletal and psychiatric disabilities were denied as there was no evidence of a nexus between the claimed conditions and his military service.

The Veteran's appeal is remanded for further examination and consideration of her service-connected left ear hearing loss, PTSD, and TDIU claims.

The Veteran's claims for service connection have been remanded due to the need for additional evidence in several areas, including his eye and vision disability, PTSD, acquired psychiatric disorders other than PTSD, obstructive sleep apnea, headache disability, and hypertension.

The Veteran's acquired psychiatric condition, including PTSD, major depressive disorder, and anxiety, is found to be related to his active service. Service connection for these conditions is granted.

The Veteran's PTSD with alcohol abuse is granted a rating of 70 percent, effective from the date of the decision. The Veteran's claim for TDIU is also granted.

The Veteran's PTSD and MDD are granted as service-connected, with the Board finding that his fear of hostile military or terrorist activity in Bosnia during service is sufficient to support a diagnosis of PTSD.

The Veteran's claim for a TDIU prior to April 11, 2019 is being remanded due to the AOJ not complying with the Board's directives and providing incomplete evaluations. The AOJ needs to provide new assessments from examiners that consider the impact of his service-connected disabilities on his industrial functioning.

The Veteran's appeals for service connection for GERD and a cardiovascular disability were dismissed due to withdrawal of the appeals.,Service connection was granted for tinnitus, sinusitis, PTSD, and migraine headaches, residual of TBI. Effective dates prior to July 16, 2018, are denied.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for an initial rating in excess of 50 percent prior to March 23, 2018, and a total disability evaluation based on individual unemployability prior to March 23, 2018, due to outstanding evidence that needs to be obtained.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for a higher rating for PTSD with major depressive disorder and for TDIU due to service-connected disabilities. The issues are being remanded because of the need for new VA examinations.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for hearing loss, tinnitus, diabetes mellitus, hypertension, PTSD, and sleep apnea have been denied. The evidence does not support a finding that any of these conditions were incurred or aggravated during active duty.,There is no credible evidence linking the current disabilities to in-service noise exposure or other events.

The Veteran's appeal is remanded for additional development regarding service connection for a bilateral hand disorder, higher ratings for the left elbow disability and PTSD, and an increase rating period for migraine headaches.

The Veteran's PTSD rating is being remanded due to the need for additional development, including obtaining treatment records from his treating physician.

The Veteran's service connection for persistent depressive disorder and PTSD was granted with a 100% rating effective June 18, 2019. The effective date is based on the date of receipt of his Intent to File.

The appeal with respect to the Veteran's TDIU claim from December 12, 2002, to March 28, 2015, is dismissed. The issue of entitlement to a TDIU prior to December 12, 2002, is remanded due to insufficient evidence regarding the Veteran's employment status and income during that period.

The Board denied the Veteran's request for an earlier effective date for a 70 percent rating for PTSD, finding that the evidence did not show an increase in disability prior to December 2022.