PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) Board decisions

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection due to insufficient evidence and need for further development.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for PTSD is granted as his diagnosis of PTSD is related to in-service stressors, and the evidence supports this relationship.

The Veteran's appeals for increased ratings and an earlier effective date for PTSD, as well as TDIU prior to December 20, 2017, have been dismissed due to the Veteran's withdrawal of his appeal.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to insufficient opinions regarding the Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorders, including bipolar disorder and PTSD. The Veteran's claim will be returned for further development.

The Board has granted the Veteran's application to reopen his claims for service connection for PTSD, unspecified depressive disorder, and cannabis dependence. The issues of service connection are now remanded for further development.

The Veteran's PTSD is rated at 30 percent prior to January 20, 2021 and 50 percent thereafter. The Veteran's hysterectomy is not rated higher than 30 percent. A 10 percent rating has been granted for her ovarian cyst.,Entitlement to a rating in excess of 30 percent for service-connected PTSD prior to January 20, 2021 and in excess of 50 percent thereafter is denied. Entitlement to a rating in excess of 30 percent for residuals of hysterectomy is also denied. A 10 percent rating has been granted for ovarian cyst.

The Veteran's PTSD with depression, dementia, and sleep disturbances from Parkinson's disease has been granted a 70 percent rating since July 19, 2018.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities do not render him in need of the regular aid and attendance of another person, thus his claim for special monthly compensation based on the need for aid and attendance is denied.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for increased rating for PTSD and TDIU due to service-connected disabilities. The issues will be returned to the Board after a statement of the case is issued.

The Board has granted service connection for PTSD and found that the Veteran's current acquired psychiatric disorders, including PTSD, are related to his military sexual trauma in service. Service connection was denied for depressive disorder not otherwise specified, substance abuse disorder, and substance induced depression.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to insufficient notice and examination for a TDIU claim, as well as incomplete treatment records. The Veteran will be provided with proper notice and an attempt at obtaining an examination to assess his occupational impairment.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings for GERD and PTSD are being remanded due to the need for additional VA treatment records and a new examination.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's bilateral knee condition is not related to his military service and denied this claim.,The Veteran's bilateral hearing loss was also denied as there is no evidence of a current disability for VA purposes.

The Veteran's PTSD was rated at 50 percent prior to July 8, 2013. The Board found that the symptoms did not meet the criteria for a higher rating.

The Board has decided to remand the case for further development regarding the Veteran's claim for a total disability rating based on individual unemployability (TDIU) due to issues with his education level and need for updated medical opinions.

The Board has determined that the reduction in rating for PTSD from 70 to 50 percent disability, effective April 3, 2018, was improper and is remanding the case for further action on both the reduction issue and the entitlement to a higher rating.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to insufficient verification of the Veteran's claimed stressors, and additional evidence is needed to determine if his acquired mental health disorder is related to service.

The Board has remanded the case for a determination on whether the Veteran is entitled to TDIU on an extraschedular basis due to his service-connected disabilities, particularly PTSD and sleep apnea.

The Veteran's appeal for an earlier effective date for service connection of his acquired psychiatric disorder (PTSD, major depressive disorder, and general anxiety disorder) has been dismissed.,The Veteran's appeal for a TDIU prior to January 14, 2020, due to service-connected disabilities has also been dismissed.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection due to the Veteran's failure to report for VA examinations. The issues include psychiatric disorders, epilepsy, non-epilepsy seizures, and a respiratory disorder.