PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) Board decisions

The Veteran's appeal is partially denied, with the issue of a disability rating in excess of 30 percent for PTSD prior to January 2, 2015 being denied. The issue of service connection for dental conditions secondary to PTSD is remanded.

The Veteran's claim for PTSD was granted, while the claims for obstructive sleep apnea, pes planus, left foot hammer toes, right foot hammer toes, and a skin condition were remanded.

The Veteran's son J.W-H. is recognized as a helpless child of the Veteran due to permanent incapacity for self-support prior to attaining the age of 18 years, but further evidence is needed regarding other service connection claims and TDIU.

The Veteran's combined service-connected disabilities prevent him from securing and following a substantially gainful occupation consistent with his education, skills, training, and work history.

The Board has remanded the claims for PTSD and sleep apnea due to new evidence, including service treatment records and VA medical center reports. The Veteran's request for a hearing was withdrawn, and the issues must be remanded to the RO for initial consideration of the newly received evidence.

The Board has remanded the case due to incomplete records and the need for a VA examination to determine if the Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorder, including depression or PTSD, is related to his active service.

The Board has reopened the Veteran's claims for a nerve condition, headache disorder, and an acquired psychiatric disorder. However, these claims are still pending as additional development is required to determine their etiology.

The Board has determined that the withholding of VA disability compensation benefits for training days in FY 2010, FY 2009, and FY 2008 was proper due to concurrent receipt of military pay. The appeals are denied.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including PTSD, major depressive disorder, DDD of the lumbar spine, IVDS, and various knee conditions, have rendered him unable to secure or follow substantially gainful employment since July 9, 2018.

The Board has remanded the case for two issues: 1) whether there was clear and unmistakable error (CUE) in a June 2012 rating decision that denied service connection for pathological gambling, alcohol dependence, and anxiety disorder; and 2) entitlement to an effective date earlier than October 31, 2017 for the grant of service connection for PTSD with gambling disorder.

The Board's September 2021 decision denying service connection for PTSD is vacated, and the case is remanded due to failure to consider all relevant regulations.

The Veteran's acquired psychiatric disability, including PTSD and MDD with anxious distress, is attributable to an in-service motor vehicle accident. Service connection for this condition has been granted.

The Veteran's left upper extremity radiculopathy is granted as secondary to his service-connected cervical spine disability. The claims for prostate, gout, glaucoma, acquired psychiatric disability (including PTSD), left shoulder, right shoulder, and obstructive sleep apnea are remanded.

The Board has remanded several issues related to the Veteran's service-connected conditions, including her anxiety disorders and lung disease. The main reasons for the remand are to obtain additional medical records and examinations to determine the current severity of her conditions and their relationship to her service-connected disabilities.

The Veteran's appeal for increased ratings on his PTSD and left shoulder disability was dismissed. Prior to August 30, 2021, the Veteran's left shoulder disability was denied as not meeting criteria for a higher rating. From August 30, 2021, the claim remains denied.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for a thoracolumbar spine disorder, tinnitus, gastrointestinal disorders (including gastroesophageal reflux disease and irritable bowel syndrome), chronic fatigue syndrome, and posttraumatic stress disorder have been reopened. The Board has found new and material evidence to support these claims.,However, the issues of service connection for a thoracolumbar spine disorder, tinnitus, and gastrointestinal disorders (including gastroesophageal reflux disease and irritable bowel syndrome) are remanded as they involve further development and consideration.

The Veteran's PTSD is granted as service connected. The Veteran's recurrent left hip disability is remanded for further evaluation.

The Board has remanded the case due to conflicting medical opinions regarding the Veteran's psychiatric conditions and their relationship to service-connected disabilities. The case will be reviewed with a focus on whether the major depressive disorder is caused or aggravated by his service-connected generalized anxiety disorder and alcohol use disorder.

The Board has granted service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD, panic disorder, and major depressive disorder, based on a confirmed in-service stressor.

The Veteran's appeal is remanded for further development and examination to clarify his mental health diagnoses, determine the etiology of his vertigo symptoms, and address whether he meets criteria for a TDIU. The issues are inextricably intertwined.