PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) Board decisions

The Board has remanded the case for additional development, including obtaining missing service treatment records and determining whether VA's duty to assist was satisfied. The issues of service connection for TBI, stroke, atrial fibrillation, hypertension, and an acquired psychiatric disorder (including PTSD) are being remanded.

The Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorder other than PTSD, nerve damage of the left lower extremity, right upper extremity radiculopathy associated with residuals of a neck injury, and headache disability are all granted as secondary to service-connected conditions.

The Veteran's service connection for posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is granted because the evidence shows that his PTSD is related to in-service stressors during his service in Haiti.

The Board has granted service connection for PTSD, finding new and material evidence to reopen the claim. The Veteran's reported stressors of witnessing a buddy die during service in Vietnam have been confirmed by VA psychologists as adequate to support a diagnosis of PTSD.

The Veteran's claim for an effective date prior to July 12, 2018 for a 100% rating for PTSD with opiate use disorder was denied as the increase in disability did not occur within one year before the date of receipt of his claim.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection for left and right upper extremity carpal tunnel syndrome due to insufficient evidence. The claim for acquired psychiatric disorder (including PTSD) remains pending.

The Veteran's PTSD is rated at 70 percent prior to October 28, 2022. The Board found that the severity, frequency, and duration of his symptoms did not meet the criteria for a higher rating.

The Board has granted service connection for an acquired psychiatric disability, including PTSD, depression, and panic disorder. The evidence shows that the Veteran's current mental health conditions are linked to traumatic events in his military service.

The appeal of the issue of entitlement to service connection for GERD is dismissed. The case has been returned to the Board due to a withdrawal by the Veteran.

The Veteran was granted an extraschedular TDIU from November 9, 2012 to December 13, 2012 due to his service-connected disabilities preventing him from securing or following a substantially gainful occupation.

The Veteran's claim for TDIU was denied as his service-connected conditions did not preclude him from securing or following substantially gainful employment.

The Veteran's PTSD resulted in a 70% rating, effective September 24, 2014. The Board also granted a TDIU for the entire initial rating period on appeal.

The Board has remanded the cases for further development and examination, including obtaining private treatment records and scheduling new examinations to assess the Veteran's service-connected PTSD and erectile dysfunction.

The Veteran's appeal for an earlier effective date for the grant of a total disability rating based on individual unemployability is dismissed because he withdrew his appeal.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to the need for further verification of the Veteran's Army National Guard service and any relevant medical records.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection due to inadequate VA examinations and failure to address certain evidence. The issues include PTSD, a left knee disability, and a lumbar spine disability.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection due to in-service exposure to herbicide agents, as well as the claim for special monthly compensation (SMC) based on need for aid and attendance or being housebound. The AOJ is instructed to attempt verification of the Veteran's claimed service in Vietnam from December 1968 to May 1969 and his exposure to herbicide agents at MCAS El Toro, California.

The Veteran's claims for service connection have been remanded due to the need for additional evidence and examination. The left knee condition claim is reopened, but further evidence is needed for the other issues.

The Veteran's PTSD is granted with a 50 percent rating, effective from the date of the decision. The issues of GERD and left ear hearing loss are dismissed due to withdrawal by the Veteran. Right lower extremity radiculopathy is granted. TDIU remains pending.

The Board has remanded the case due to VA's failure in its duty to assist by failing to attempt to obtain private treatment records related to the Veteran's PTSD. The Veteran needs to complete a VA Form 21-4142 for Dr. A. and Lakeshore Therapy, and two requests for the authorized records from these facilities are required.