PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) Board decisions

The Veteran's TDIU claim is granted effective September 6, 2016.,Service connection for fibromyalgia, low back disability, neck disability, shoulder disability, lung disability to include COPD, and obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) are remanded.

The Veteran's claim for a TDIU is granted with an effective date of July 28, 2011. The criteria for entitlement to a TDIU were met prior to the date of his initial claim.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD, and fibromyalgia are remanded due to the need for additional evidence. The Board also found that the PACT Act applies to his case, requiring a TERA examination.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for chronic adjustment disorder with depressed mood and insomnia disorder (claimed as PTSD) is remanded due to the lack of an earlier effective date. The issues of service connection for COPD, hypertension, OSA, and ASHD are also remanded.

The Board has remanded the case due to a lack of VA examination for the Veteran's depressive disorder, which may be related to his service. The case is also remanded for further adjudication on the merits.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's PTSD is service-connected as it is related to a credible in-service stressor.

The Veteran's PTSD and left femur condition are currently rated at 30 percent and 10 percent, respectively. The Board has remanded the claims for service connection of bilateral plantar fasciitis and lumbosacral strain.,The Veteran's left femur condition is currently rated at 10 percent under DC 5253. The Board has remanded this claim as well.

The Veteran's appeals for service connection for posttraumatic stress disorder and carpal tunnel syndrome, right hand, have been dismissed due to the death of the appellant.

The Board has remanded the claims of service connection for a psychiatric disability and erectile dysfunction due to potential conflicts in diagnoses and need for further examination.

The Veteran's appeal for restoration of a 100 percent rating for PTSD and MDD has been dismissed as the claim was withdrawn by the Veteran.

The Board has remanded the claims of entitlement to an initial rating in excess of 50 percent for an acquired psychiatric disorder and entitlement to a total disability rating based on individual unemployability due to service-connected disabilities (TDIU) due to duty-to-assist errors.

The Board has restored the Veteran's PTSD and headaches ratings to their previous levels, finding that the reductions were improper due to a lack of actual improvement in symptoms.

The Veteran's appeals for an increased rating for PTSD and service connection for a low back disability have been withdrawn by the Veteran. As a result, these issues are dismissed.

The Board has dismissed the appeal of service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD, as the Veteran's Notice of Disagreement was not valid under the Appeals Modernization Act system.

The Board has dismissed the appeal of service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD, as the Veteran's August 2019 VA Form 10182 was not a valid Notice of Disagreement under the Appeals Modernization Act system.

The Board has remanded the case due to a failure to address whether there was sufficient evidence to substantiate a reasonable possibility that the Veteran is unemployable by reasons of his service-connected disabilities, and to refer the claim for extra-schedular consideration of TDIU.

The Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD and Adjustment Disorder, is denied as the evidence does not support his reported in-service stressors and there is no causal relationship between his current condition and service.

The Veteran's PTSD was rated at 70 percent prior to July 23, 2021 and granted. TDIU and DEA benefits were also granted.

The Board has determined that the Veteran is in need of personal care services for a minimum of six continuous months due to PTSD and cognitive impairment. The PCAFC program eligibility will be reconsidered based on the best interest of the Veteran.

The Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD, was denied for ratings in excess of 50 percent prior to July 13, 2021 and for a rating in excess of 70 percent from that date. The appeal is based on the merits of his service-connected condition.