PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) Board decisions

The Veteran's claim for an increased disability rating in excess of 50 percent for PTSD with major depressive disorder was dismissed due to the death of the Veteran during the appeal process.

The Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorder is granted as secondary to his service-connected Parkinson's Disease. The claim for special monthly compensation based on need for aid and attendance/housebound is remanded.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD, depressive disorder, GAD, and panic disorder is granted. The claims for prostate cancer, back condition, right knee condition, and sleep disorder are remanded.

The Veteran's PTSD prior to August 23, 2018 resulted in occasional decrease in work efficiency and intermittent periods of inability to perform occupational tasks.

The Board denied service connection for acquired psychiatric disability, including PTSD and depression, as well as a TDIU claim due to the lack of credible supporting evidence of in-service stressors underlying the diagnosis of PTSD. The Veteran's current symptoms are not related to his military service.

The Board has reopened the Veteran's claims for service connection for a left knee disorder and a left foot disorder due to new evidence received since the November 2014 rating decision. The claim for an acquired psychiatric disorder remains pending.

The Veteran's appeals for increased ratings for PTSD and migraine headaches have been remanded due to the need for additional development. The claim of a disability rating more than 50 percent for PTSD is dismissed, while the claims for migraine headaches are being reviewed again.

The Board has remanded several issues, including an increased rating for right ear hearing loss, a determination of TDIU, service connection for PTSD, and the effective date for service connection for right ear hearing loss. The Veteran is required to provide information about his employment status and undergo a VA audiological evaluation.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for PTSD, finding that there was no credible evidence to support the occurrence of the claimed in-service stressors and thus denying his claim.

The Board has remanded the claims of service connection for PTSD, sleep apnea, and bilateral foot condition due to insufficient evidence and further development is needed.

The Board denied service connection for a bilateral shoulder disorder, bilateral ankle disorder, and bilateral foot disorder. The Veteran's claims for these conditions were not supported by medical evidence linking the disorders to his military service.,Service connection was also denied for an acquired psychiatric disorder (PTSD). The Veteran did not provide sufficient evidence to establish that this condition began during or was related to his active duty.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities have prevented him from securing or following substantially gainful employment, and the Board has granted a TDIU. The issue of a rating in excess of 70 percent for PTSD is remanded due to new evidence.

The Veteran's appeal was dismissed as he requested to withdraw his claim for service connection for a skin disability.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings for tibula/fibula fracture and PTSD have been dismissed as the Veteran requested to withdraw his hearing request.

The Veteran's TDIU claim is remanded due to the need for updated VA treatment records and an examination. The most recent examination was from 2018, and the Veteran reports his status has changed since then.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities cause him to require the aid and attendance of another person, which grants special monthly compensation for regular aid and attendance.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for anxiety and depression as separate conditions from his service-connected PTSD, as well as the claim for an initial rating in excess of 50 percent for PTSD, have been denied. The effective date for service connection for PTSD remains August 26, 2016.

The Veteran's PTSD with somatic symptom disorder and MDD is rated at 70 percent since October 9, 2008.,The Veteran's tension headaches are rated at 50 percent since March 16, 2020.

The Veteran's claim of service connection for PTSD was denied in January 2015 and remains denied. The Veteran's claim for an effective date prior to September 13, 2018, for the grant of service connection for depression is also denied.,The Veteran's claim for a higher initial rating for his service-connected depression is remanded. Additionally, his SMC based on need for regular aid and attendance or being housebound is also remanded.

Service connection for Peripheral Arterial Disease of the bilateral lower extremities is granted as secondary to service-connected coronary artery disease. Service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD, and Obstructive Sleep Apnea are remanded.