PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) Board decisions

The Veteran's other specified trauma and stressor-related disorder is related to service, but he does not have a diagnosis of PTSD. Service connection for the acquired psychiatric disability (other specified trauma and stressor-related disorder) is granted. The claims for PTSD, ED, migraines, seizure disorder (also claimed as epilepsy), and sleep apnea are remanded.

The Veteran's claim for PTSD was denied due to lack of a verified stressor event. The right inguinal hernia surgical scar received a non-compensable rating from November 8, 2016 to June 17, 2022 and is currently being remanded.

The Board has remanded the case due to non-compliance with prior remand directives and a need for additional medical opinions regarding the Veteran's service-connected PTSD with MDD and secondary alcohol use disorder.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings and TDIU are being remanded due to the need for a VA examination.

The Board has denied a rating in excess of 50 percent for PTSD and has remanded the issue of service connection for a sleep disorder, to include as secondary to service-connected PTSD.

The Veteran's claim for an increased rating for his acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD, anxiety, depression, and insomnia, is being remanded due to the need for additional development of the record.

The Veteran's claims for increased evaluations of PTSD and TDIU are being remanded due to the need for additional development, including obtaining updated VA treatment records and conducting new examinations.

The Veteran's PTSD is granted as it is at least as likely as not related to his in-service stressor.,Bilateral hearing loss is denied as the evidence does not show a current disability meeting VA criteria.

The Veteran's PTSD is rated at 50 percent, but the Board found that his symptoms do not warrant a higher rating.,Service connection for testicular cancer was denied as there is no evidence linking the condition to herbicide exposure.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to insufficient evidence regarding whether the Veteran's OSA is related to service or secondary to his PTSD. A VA examination is needed to address these issues.

The Veteran's PTSD is currently rated at 70 percent, and the Board has remanded for further development regarding an increased rating. The appeal also includes a request to establish service connection for sleep apnea.

The Veteran's PTSD is currently rated at 30 percent, and the Board has found that a higher rating is not warranted.,Service connection for hypertension and chronic kidney disease (CKD) are remanded due to procedural issues.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to insufficient notice provided regarding evidence of in-service personal assaults related to PTSD and schizophrenia.

The Veteran's claim for a rating in excess of 70 percent for service-connected PTSD with major depressive disorder was denied by the Board. The evidence showed occupational and social impairment, but not total occupational and social impairment as required for a 100 percent rating.

The Veteran's PTSD has been granted a 50% initial disability rating, effective March 29, 2016. The claim for an earlier effective date for the 50% rating is also granted. The hearing loss disability remains denied.

The Veteran's entitlement to a TDIU was denied for the period from December 11, 2012 to April 1, 2014 and granted for the period from April 2, 2014 to January 25, 2016. The issue of TDIU beginning January 26, 2016 is dismissed due to the Veteran's 100% disability rating.

The Veteran withdrew his appeal for an earlier effective date for PTSD with major depressive disorder with psychotic features, and the Board dismissed the appeal.

The Veteran's service-connected PTSD, bilateral pes planus, and spinal condition with radiculopathy are found to be etiologically related to his obstructive sleep apnea. The TDIU claim is also granted.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient evidence regarding the Veteran's reported in-service stressors and the need for a new VA psychiatric examination.

The Veteran's initial rating for PTSD was granted at a 50% disability level, and then increased to 70%. The Board found that the Veteran's symptoms warranted an initial 70% rating since June 30, 2016.