PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) Board decisions

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for myasthenia gravis, which may be secondary to his service-connected PTSD, and for TDIU. The Veteran is seeking a VA examination to determine if his current myasthenia gravis disability is caused or aggravated by his service-connected PTSD.

The Veteran's PTSD is granted as service-connected, and his depression and anxiety are considered part of the PTSD rating. His hearing loss, right elbow pain, left elbow pain, TBI, left knee condition, and sleep apnea claims are denied.

The reduction from 70 to 50 percent for PTSD is overturned, and the prior rating of 70 percent is restored. The Board also found that there was insufficient evidence at the time of the decision on appeal to support a reduction in the rating for PTSD. The issues of service connection for GERD and entitlement to TDIU are remanded due to procedural errors.

The Veteran's skin condition, tinea versicolor, is granted service connection. For PTSD with depression and anxiety prior to October 28, 2020, a 70 percent evaluation is granted; for the period after that date, an evaluation in excess of 50 percent is denied.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities have rendered him unable to secure or follow a substantially gainful occupation, and the Board has granted TDIU. The remaining issues related to his knee conditions and PTSD are remanded for further development.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for PTSD was denied as he did not engage in combat and the claimed stressor is not corroborated. The Board found that there is no evidence of a verified stressor related to his military service.,The left-hand right finger including arthritis and left ankle including small achilles calcaneal enthesophyte claims are remanded due to missing private medical records.

The Veteran's PTSD is rated at 100% effective July 16, 2017. The issue of entitlement to TDIU is moot as the Veteran now receives the highest schedular rating for PTSD. Entitlement to special monthly compensation based on need for aid and attendance is denied.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection due to inadequate VA examination reports. The claims will be reviewed with addendum opinions addressing the nature and etiology of his GU disability, skin disability, acquired psychiatric disorder (PTSD, MDD), and neurological disability.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims due to failure to comply with previous directives regarding verification of his address and scheduling of VA examinations.

The Veteran's claim for an earlier effective date for PTSD is granted. The Board finds that the proper effective date is May 16, 2008, based on receipt of the claim. However, other issues are remanded due to procedural errors and inextricability with the main issue.

The Board has ordered a remand to further develop evidence regarding the Veteran's reported in-service stressors and their potential impact on his acquired psychiatric disorders, including PTSD, anxiety, and depression. The case will be reconsidered after all necessary steps are taken.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for a TDIU prior to September 19, 2022 due to insufficient evidence showing he was unable to secure or maintain gainful employment due to his service-connected disabilities.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for a seizure disorder and TDIU prior to August 10, 2022 is denied. However, from January 29, 2016 to August 10, 2022, the Veteran was granted TDIU on an extraschedular basis due to PTSD and tinnitus.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities do not prevent him from securing and following a substantially gainful occupation.

The Veteran's claim for SMC based on aid and attendance is granted since May 28, 2015. From September 20, 2017 to November 25, 2020, the Veteran qualifies for a higher level of SMC at the (m) level due to his PTSD rating. As of November 25, 2020, he is eligible for an additional intermediate rate increase to the (m 1/2) level.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient evidence regarding the Veteran's mental state during his periods of AWOL, specifically whether he had PTSD or was insane. The Veteran is advised to obtain and submit any outstanding psychiatric records from service.

The Veteran's PTSD has been granted a 70 percent evaluation effective November 16, 2021.,A TDIU was also granted effective November 16, 2021.

The Veteran's service connection claim for other specified trauma and stressor-related disorder (claimed as PTSD) is granted. The Board also remanded the issue of service connection for right inner ear damage due to a lack of medical examination.

The Board has granted service connection for bilateral hearing loss but has remanded the issues of major depressive disorder and unspecified bipolar disorder and alcohol use (claimed as PTSD).

The Veteran's PTSD is related to the military sexual trauma (MST) experienced in service, and the Board has granted service connection for PTSD.