PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) Board decisions

The Veteran's service-connected conditions, including CAD, PTSD, and diabetes, rendered him unable to follow substantially gainful employment as of March 12, 2020. The Board granted a TDIU effective from that date.

The Board has decided that the Veteran's claim for a higher rating for PTSD, which is already service-connected due to MST, needs further development. The decision also indicates there may be an additional mental health condition (likely depression) not yet considered in her current rating.

The Veteran's service-connected PTSD is granted a 70 percent evaluation, effective from the date of claim. A TDIU is also granted, effective March 2, 2018.

The Veteran's claim for PTSD, bilateral hearing loss, and left knee condition have been reopened. Service connection has been granted for PTSD. The claims for bilateral hearing loss and left knee conditions are remanded due to incomplete records.

The Board has determined that the VA examination conducted in September 2022 is inadequate and remanded for further action. The Veteran's claim of an acquired psychiatric disability, including adjustment disorder with anxiety, is being remanded to obtain a new VA examination.

The Board has determined that the Veteran does not have a current diagnosis of bilateral hearing loss, and thus service connection for this condition is denied. The claims for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder to include PTSD, headaches, and sleep apnea are remanded as further medical examination and opinion are needed.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection due to insufficient evidence and needs further examination. The effective date of service connection remains October 4, 2017.

The Veteran's acquired psychiatric disability, to include PTSD, is granted at a 70 percent rating from July 31, 2014. The claim for service connection for urinary incontinence and IBS are remanded.

The Board has remanded the case due to scheduling conflicts and insufficient notice for a VA examination. The Veteran's claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD and adjustment disorder with anxious mood, is now pending.

The appeal of the Veteran's claims for diabetes mellitus, low back disability, headaches, left hand and index finger disability, bilateral foot disability, and PTSD is dismissed. The issues of service connection for a low back disability, headaches, left hand and index finger disability, and bilateral foot disability are remanded.

The Veteran's TBI and PTSD symptoms have worsened since his last VA examination in 2017, and a new VA examination is needed to determine the current severity of his service-connected TBI.

The Board denied service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD and memory loss conditions, finding no evidence of such disorders in service or within one year post-service. The Veteran's current symptoms are attributed to non-service-connected factors.

The Veteran's claims for service connection and increased ratings were denied. The Board found that the evidence did not establish an in-service stressor related to posttraumatic stress disorder, and denied entitlement to a rating in excess of 10 percent prior to January 26, 2021 and thereafter for right knee instability, and entitlement to a compensable rating for right knee limitation of extension. The Veteran's claim for increased rating for right knee patellofemoral syndrome with osteoarthritis and patellar spur was remanded.

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

The Veteran's GERD is currently rated at 10 percent prior to March 19, 2015; as 30 percent from March 19, 2015, to January 22, 2020; and as 10 percent thereafter. The criteria for a higher rating have not been met.,The Veteran's PTSD is currently rated at 70 percent after June 29, 2017. The criteria for a higher rating have not been met.

The Veteran's claim for TDIU is remanded due to the need for a VA examination to assess the combined impact of his service-connected disabilities on his ability to work.

The Veteran's PTSD has been rated at 70 percent, but the Board found that this rating does not reflect the severity of his symptoms and denied an increased rating.

The Veteran's tinnitus is granted as service connection due to continuity of symptomatology.,Service connection for bilateral hearing loss is denied because the Veteran does not have a current diagnosis of hearing loss for VA compensation purposes.,Service connection for an acquired mental health disorder (including PTSD and insomnia disorder) is remanded as there are conflicting opinions regarding its etiology.,Service connection for a left knee disability is remanded due to insufficient evidence on the issue.,Service connection for a low back disability is remanded due to insufficient evidence on the issue.,Service connection for gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) is remanded as there are conflicting opinions regarding its etiology.,Service connection for bilateral blepharitis is remanded as there are conflicting opinions regarding its etiology.,Service connection for a headache disorder is remanded due to insufficient evidence on the issue.

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

The Veteran's PTSD has been rated at 100 percent since March 21, 2014, due to total occupational and social impairment.