PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) Board decisions

The Board has determined that the Veteran's claims for PTSD, peripheral neuropathy of the right lower extremity, and peripheral neuropathy of the left lower extremity require additional development due to incomplete medical records and need for a new VA examination.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to the need for additional development, including obtaining updated VA treatment records and providing an etiology opinion regarding the Veteran's claimed acquired psychiatric disorders.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for PTSD and an acquired psychiatric disorder other than PTSD due to unreconciled differences between VA opinions, questions about a possible PTSD diagnosis not discussed, buddy statements with lay evidence regarding etiology, and raised the possibility of secondary service connection.

The Veteran's service-connected PTSD with major depressive disorder has caused him to be unable to work since early 2020, as he last worked in that timeframe. His mental health conditions have significantly impacted his ability to maintain employment due to symptoms such as intrusive thoughts, anxiety, and difficulty adapting to stressful situations.

The Board has found the Veteran's claim for TDIU moot from September 30, 2014. However, due to unclear information regarding employment prior to that date, the case is being remanded for further development and adjudication.

The Board has remanded the case due to new theories of service connection for sleep apnea, including as secondary to PTSD and obesity caused by other service-connected disabilities. The Veteran needs a VA medical opinion on these issues.

The Veteran's PTSD is rated at 70 percent disabling since November 23, 2016. The Board granted a higher rating of 70 percent for the period prior to November 23, 2016.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection due to new evidence raising additional questions. The appellant's PTSD and bipolar disorder are being reviewed, as well as her bronchitis claim.

The Board has remanded the case due to a lack of a VA examination and for obtaining pertinent treatment records. The Veteran's claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder including PTSD is now pending.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings and service connection are being remanded due to the need for additional development of his medical records and examinations.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for PTSD, bilateral hearing loss, and obstructive sleep apnea due to a lack of persuasive evidence supporting these conditions.

The Board has determined that new and material evidence has been received to reopen the Veteran's claims for service connection of his back disability, left leg disability, acquired psychiatric disorder (including PTSD and depression), head injury, and tailbone disability. The cases are remanded for further development including VA examinations to determine if these conditions are related to service.

The Veteran's PTSD and depressive disorder NOS are currently rated as 50 percent disabling, but the Board has remanded for further development to determine if a higher rating is warranted.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection due to issues related to the Veteran's alleged stressor and his reported in-service experiences, as well as his neck disability, headache disability, and brain aneurysm.

The appeal for service connection for a psychiatric disorder, including PTSD, is dismissed due to the appellant's death.

The Veteran's claim for PTSD was denied due to his character of discharge from service, which barred him from VA benefits. He later had his discharge upgraded and filed a new claim in 2014, leading to the grant of service connection for PTSD effective September 5, 2014.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities did not preclude him from securing and following a substantially gainful occupation during the period from February 1, 2007 to February 22, 2010. Therefore, a TDIU rating on an extraschedular basis is denied.

The Veteran's claim for a higher rating for his PTSD with Traumatic Brain Injury is remanded due to the need for new medical evidence and an updated VA examination.

The Board denied service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD, schizoaffective disorder, depressive disorder, and substance abuse due to lack of evidence supporting the claimed in-service stressor.

The Veteran's service-connected PTSD is granted, with the Board resolving all reasonable doubt in favor of the Veteran.