PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) Board decisions

The Board has granted the Veteran's petitions to reopen his claims for service connection for back disability, posttraumatic stress disorder, depression, nervousness, right hip and groin disability, and impotence. The issues of service connection have been remanded.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for a psychiatric disability, including PTSD, is granted. The petition to reopen the claim of entitlement to service connection for cardiomegaly is also granted.

The Board has determined that more development is needed to verify the Veteran's claimed in-service stressor and to determine if he has an acquired psychiatric disability, including PTSD. The case is being remanded for these purposes.

The Veteran's acquired psychiatric disabilities, including PTSD and depressive disorder, are granted as related to his service in Vietnam.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for PTSD and depressive disorder is remanded due to the need for additional development, including obtaining inpatient treatment records, VA treatment records, and providing notice regarding alternative sources of evidence.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient medical opinions regarding whether the Veteran's service-connected disabilities aggravate his sleep apnea and if his sleep apnea developed shortly after active service.

The Board has remanded the case for further development and examination, including attempted corroboration of in-service stressors and a VA mental health examination to determine the nature and etiology of any posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and other acquired psychiatric disorders.

The Veteran's PTSD and bilateral hearing loss have been addressed, with the Board finding that his PTSD warrants a 70% rating for the entire appeal period. The initial compensable rating for bilateral hearing loss prior to August 24, 2020, has been denied, as well as any rating in excess of 20% from that date onwards. Additionally, entitlement to TDIU is granted.

The Veteran's service-connected PTSD has rendered her unable to secure or follow a substantially gainful occupation, and she is granted TDIU. The Veteran also meets the criteria for SMC at the housebound rate due to her service-connected disabilities.

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

The Board has decided to remand the Veteran's claim for service connection of an acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD and bipolar disorder. The decision is based on insufficient evidence regarding the in-service stressor and incomplete service records.

The Veteran's service-connected posttraumatic stress disorder, anxiety, and depression have resulted in total occupational and social impairment, warranting an initial disability rating of 100 percent.

The Veteran's petition to reopen claims for PTSD and kidney failure is granted. The claim for a kidney disorder, related to service-connected psychiatric disorders, is remanded.

The Veteran withdrew his claim for service connection for an adjustment disorder with mixed anxiety and depressed mood, claimed as PTSD.

The claims for service connection for right and left upper extremity peripheral neuropathy remain denied as new and material evidence has not been received.,The claim for an increased rating for PTSD remains denied, with the Veteran's current disability rated at 70 percent.

The Board denied service connection for PTSD as secondary to personal assault due to the appellant's dishonorable discharge under other than honorable conditions, and thus VA benefits are barred.

The Veteran's claim for increased ratings for PTSD and TDIU was denied. The Board found that the Veteran did not meet the criteria for a disability rating in excess of 30 percent prior to March 20, 2019, and 70 percent thereafter.

The Veteran's PTSD with secondary alcohol use disorder is rated as 50 percent disabling from August 3, 2015. The appeal for a higher rating has been denied.,The Veteran's left ear hearing loss and right ankle sprain are both rated as non-compensable (0%) from August 3, 2015. The appeals for increased ratings have been denied.,Service connection for right ear hearing loss and right hand disability is denied.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings for his acquired psychiatric disorder and TDIU prior to September 23, 2020 are being remanded due to the need for additional development.

The Veteran was granted TDIU and SMC at the housebound rate for his service-connected PTSD from January 1, 2013 to prior to January 17, 2020. The criteria for these benefits were met due to the Veteran's inability to obtain or retain substantially gainful employment due to his service-connected PTSD.