PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) Board decisions

The Veteran's appeal is remanded due to the need for separate evaluations of PTSD and TBI, as well as clarification of the VA examiner's opinion regarding which symptoms are attributable to each condition.

The Board has remanded the case due to inadequate reasons and bases for its decision regarding a higher rating for major depressive disorder with anxiety disorder and PTSD. The Court found that the Board's October 2019 findings were conclusory in the absence of adequate foundation, citing Gilbert v. Derwinski, 1 Vet. App. 49 (1990).

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for special monthly compensation based on aid and attendance due to insufficient evidence showing that he requires regular aid and assistance from another person.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection for PTSD, a right foot disability, and asthma due to insufficient evidence regarding the Veteran's claimed stressors.

The Board has remanded the case due to issues related to service connection for PTSD and a rating for depressive disorder. The Veteran's representative is seeking to appeal the initial rating assigned for depressive disorder, but this issue does not affect the main appeal of service connection for PTSD.

The Veteran's service-connected PTSD and tinnitus have prevented him from securing and maintaining substantially gainful employment since September 18, 2009. The Board finds that the criteria for a TDIU on an extraschedular basis are met.

The Board has reopened the claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD, depression, and anxiety. The case is remanded to determine the nature and etiology of any currently diagnosed psychiatric disorders.

The Veteran's PTSD is rated at 70 percent, the maximum schedular rating.,The Veteran's headaches are rated at 50 percent, the maximum schedular rating.

The Veteran's appeal for service connection for left hip, right hip, and back disabilities is REMANDED.,PTSD ratings are also REMANDED.

The Board has denied service connection for rashes and remanded the issues of service connection for rheumatoid arthritis, gout, acquired psychiatric disorder to include PTSD and mood disorder, duodenal ulcer, gastrointestinal disorder, heart disease, diabetes mellitus, type 2 (DMII), and obstructive sleep apnea (OSA).

The Veteran's current diagnosis of PTSD is related to a verified in-service stressor, and the Board has granted service connection for PTSD.

The Veteran's appeal is remanded for further development regarding his claims of service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, increased rating for prostate cancer, and total disability based on individual unemployability.

The Board has remanded several claims, including those for increased evaluations and service connection. The Veteran's TDIU claim is also remanded.

The Board has determined that the claims for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder and a rating in excess of 20 percent for a left shoulder disability are remanded due to inadequate medical opinions. The TDIU claim is also remanded as it is inextricably intertwined with the other issues.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient evidence regarding whether the Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD and depression, is related to his military service. The Veteran needs a VA examination to provide an opinion on this matter.

The Veteran's right knee condition is granted a noncompensable rating, and service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder (including PTSD) is granted.

The Veteran's hypertension is granted effective August 10, 2022, pursuant to The PACT Act of 2022. Other issues remain unresolved and are remanded.

The Veteran's appeal for service connection for obstructive sleep apnea was denied, and his claim for an increased rating for TBI residuals (which includes an acquired psychiatric disability) was also denied.

The Board has remanded the claims for increased ratings for left knee disabilities due to new evidence provided by the Veteran during her hearings, and because of the need for further examinations.

The Veteran's claim for a higher rating for PTSD is being remanded due to the need for a new VA examination to assess the current severity of his service-connected condition.