PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) Board decisions

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including coronary artery disease, PTSD, diabetes mellitus type II, tinnitus, and left ear hearing loss, have rendered him unable to secure or follow substantially gainful employment. The Board finds that he is entitled to a total disability rating based on individual unemployability.

The Board dismissed the appeal due to the Veteran's death, and no service connection was granted or denied.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to inadequate evidence and incomplete verification of the Veteran's in-service stressor. The claim will be returned for further development, including a new VA examination and an attempt to corroborate the claimed stressor.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection due to insufficient evidence regarding his claimed stressors and the need for a new VA examination to determine if he meets the criteria for PTSD or other acquired psychiatric disorders. The issues of TDIU are also inextricably intertwined with the service connection claims.

The Veteran's claim for a rating in excess of 50 percent for PTSD with TBI was denied, and his claim for a 10 percent rating for migraine headaches with aura as secondary to PTSD with TBI was granted.

The Board has remanded three issues: the rating for PTSD and alcohol use disorder, the rating for Meniere's syndrome with vertigo, hearing loss, and tinnitus, and the TDIU claim. The Veteran is to be provided a VA examination for each issue.

The Veteran's appeals for hypertension and a higher PTSD rating have been dismissed as the Veteran withdrew his appeals.

The case is remanded due to insufficient information to verify the Veteran's reported stressors in service and for a VA medical opinion regarding the etiology of his claimed psychiatric disability, including PTSD.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient evidence regarding the Veteran's service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD, depression, anxiety, and insomnia. The VA is directed to obtain additional records and conduct a VA examination to determine if there is at least as likely as not a nexus between his acquired psychiatric disorder and military service.

The Veteran's claim for an increased disability rating for PTSD was denied, and the Board found that he is not entitled to a TDIU as his service-connected PTSD does not meet the criteria for a TDIU due to insufficient evidence of total disability.

The Board has granted a 70 percent disability rating for PTSD with anxiety, depression, memory loss, and insomnia from November 20, 2017 to May 3, 2020.

The Veteran's PTSD is rated as 70 percent disabling, and his sleep apnea remains at a 50 percent rating.,The Veteran seeks higher ratings for both conditions but the Board finds that neither condition warrants an increase in its current rating.

The Veteran's appeal for service connection and compensation under 38 U.S.C. § 1151 for psychiatric disabilities, including PTSD, major depressive disorder, and generalized anxiety disorder, is being remanded due to the improper docketing of the Appeals Modernization Review appeals system.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including cold injury residuals and PTSD, resulted in the need for regular aid and attendance due to physical limitations.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's claims for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder other than PTSD, a back disability, lower extremity radiculopathy, and OSA are remanded due to insufficient evidence. The claims will be reviewed again with additional medical opinions.

The Veteran's IBS is granted service connection, while his acquired psychiatric disorder (including PTSD) remains under review and remanded.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection due to inadequate medical opinions and further development is required. The issues include back disability, right hip disability, erectile dysfunction secondary to PTSD and vasectomy residuals, and a right testicular condition.

Your appeal has been dismissed due to the Veteran's death. The Board does not have jurisdiction to proceed with your claims as they are no longer valid.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient evidence regarding the Veteran's psychiatric disability, specifically whether it is related to service. The Veteran's current rating for GERD remains at 10 percent.

The Veteran's PTSD is currently rated at 50 percent, and the Board has remanded both his increased rating claim for a VA examination and his TDIU claim due to procedural issues.