PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) Board decisions

The Veteran's service-connected PTSD has resulted in a TDIU since October 1, 2016 and SMC at the housebound rate since January 18, 2023.

The Board has decided that a remand is necessary to obtain a new examination and medical opinion to determine the etiology of any diagnosed psychiatric disorder.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disability, including PTSD and anxiety disorder, has been granted. The effective date of the grant is November 8, 2013, for his TBI to include memory loss.

The Board has remanded the case due to incomplete examination and lack of continuity of symptomatology. The Veteran's service includes exposure as a first responder in the Coast Guard, which may be related to PTSD. However, the examiner found no clear evidence that any preexisting condition was aggravated by service or that PTSD is directly linked to service.

The Veteran's service-connected PTSD has resulted in a C1-C4 level spinal cord injury with quadriplegia/tetraplegia, and the Board finds that his PTSD is at least as likely as not proximately due to this injury. The Veteran also experienced significant functional impairment from his PTSD, warranting a 70 percent rating since March 9, 2011. However, there is no evidence of total occupational and social impairment or a level of disability approximating such impairment.

The Veteran's PTSD, IHD, and Hypertension have been granted service connection. He is rated at 70% for PTSD, 60% for IHD, and 0% for Hypertension.

The Board has decided to remand the Veteran's claims for service connection due to insufficient evidence and need for further examination. The issues of PTSD, an acquired psychiatric disorder other than PTSD, right foot condition, left foot condition, and back condition are all being remanded.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's right knee disability, PTSD, and acquired psychiatric disorder (other than PTSD) are not related to service. The claims for these conditions are being remanded for further development.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's service-connected bipolar disorder with PTSD, and related alcohol abuse, contributed to his death. The decision grants service connection for cause of death.

The Board has remanded the case due to lack of substantial compliance with prior remand directives and insufficient medical opinions regarding service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD.

The Board has remanded the case due to inadequate medical examination and a need for further development, including obtaining relevant VA or private treatment records. The Veteran's claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder is being reconsidered.

The Board has granted service connection for hypertension and an initial 100 percent rating for PTSD, both effective June 16, 2020.,An earlier effective date of March 20, 2006, is granted for the award of service connection for PTSD.

The Veteran's PTSD and depression are granted service connection, but his sleep apnea is denied.

The Veteran's eye condition is denied as there is no evidence of a current disability related to service. The Veteran did not meet criteria for PTSD under DSM-5, and his diabetes was not incurred during service.,Bilateral hearing loss has been assigned the maximum schedular rating (0 percent) due to Level II and I hearing acuity in both ears.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings are remanded due to procedural errors in obtaining relevant medical records and conducting examinations.

The Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD, generalized anxiety disorder, and major depressive disorder, is related to his service and the Board has granted service connection for these conditions.

The Veteran's PTSD symptoms have resulted in social and occupational impairment, but not to the extent that would warrant a higher rating. The Board denied an evaluation in excess of 70 percent for PTSD.

The Board has granted an effective date of October 5, 2020 for the award of special monthly compensation (SMC) based on the need for aid and attendance due to service-connected heart condition and PTSD.

The Veteran's PTSD with Generalized Anxiety Disorder is rated at 50 percent disabling, resolving all doubt in his favor.

The Veteran's TDIU is granted effective October 24, 2013 due to his service-connected PTSD and related disabilities. The right knee and spine conditions are rated at 20% each.