PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) Board decisions

The Veteran's service-connected left heel disability and scar are rated at 30 percent, while PTSD and OSA are granted with a 10 percent rating. The appeal is granted for all issues.

The Board has determined that the VA examination did not adequately address whether the Veteran's OSA is secondary to his service-connected PTSD, and thus remanded for further evaluation.

The Veteran's PTSD, lumbar spondylosis, patellofemoral pain syndrome right knee, left shoulder pain, and right hand fracture reconstruction are all being remanded for further evaluation due to the need for new examinations.

The Veteran's PTSD symptoms have caused occupational and social impairment with deficiencies in most areas, such as work, school, family relations, judgment, thinking or mood. The Board has granted a 70 percent evaluation for the entire period on appeal.

The Veteran's TBI has been rated at 40 percent, and the Board found that a higher rating is not warranted based on his symptoms. The PTSD was considered to be the primary contributor to his disability picture.

The Veteran's appeal is granted for TDIU, but the initial rating for PTSD remains remanded due to incomplete development of records.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's PTSD is related to his military service and grants service connection for this condition.

The Veteran's claim for special monthly compensation (SMC) based on housebound criteria was denied in a September 2014 rating decision. The effective date of SMC was assigned as November 12, 2018, the date his formal claim was received by VA.

The Board denied the Veteran's request for payment or reimbursement of beneficiary travel expenses as the ambulance transport was not medically necessary and the Veteran could have transferred himself to the VA hospital if he deemed further treatment necessary.

The Veteran's claims for an effective date prior to July 13, 2011, and a higher disability rating for PTSD are both remanded due to the need for additional evidence.

The Board has reopened the claim for service connection of an acquired psychiatric disability due to new and material evidence provided by the Veteran. The case is remanded for further development, including obtaining additional medical records and clarifying information about in-service incidents.

The Veteran's appeals for service connection for melanoma, removal of uterus and both ovaries, genital herpes, PTSD due to military sexual trauma, anxiety, and depression have been dismissed.,Service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder (including PTSD, anxiety, and depression) has not been established.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder and PTSD due to incomplete development of stressor events.

The Board has found that there has not been substantial compliance with the September 2022 remand directives and another remand is required for a VA medical opinion regarding the etiology of any currently diagnosed acquired psychiatric disorders, including PTSD and major depressive disorder with insomnia. The TDIU claim is also being remanded as it is inextricably intertwined with the service connection claim.

The Veteran's appeals for service connection for loss of sense of smell and taste have been dismissed.,PTSD ratings in excess of 70 percent, GERD rating in excess of 10 percent prior to June 30, 2022, and IBS with GERD rating in excess of 30 percent from June 30, 2022 onwards have been denied.,The Veteran's effective date for PTSD service connection has been remanded.,Hearing loss disability ratings have been remanded.,Service connection for hypertension secondary to PTSD and right knee patellofemoral pain syndrome have also been remanded.

Service connection is granted for right and left knee disabilities, as well as a right shoulder disability.,The Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorder (PTSD) related to military sexual trauma has been remanded for further examination.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including adjustment disorder, depression, and PTSD, finding that there was no credible evidence of a stressor related to his active-duty service.

The Board has remanded the case due to the need for a VA medical opinion regarding whether the Veteran's service-connected PTSD caused or aggravated his OSA, and if obesity is an intermediate step in causing his OSA.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for further action due to incomplete verification of stressors and additional development is needed. The bilateral eye condition claim remains denied, while the PTSD claim is remanded.

The Board has granted the Veteran's claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, to include PTSD, finding that his current mental health problems are due to military sexual trauma (MST) he endured during service. The appeal is granted.