PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) Board decisions

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection due to inadequate examinations and missing records. The issues include PTSD, sleep apnea (secondary to a psychiatric disorder), headaches, and hypertension.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for hypertension was denied as the evidence did not establish a relationship between her current diagnosis and her period of service or her service-connected PTSD and IBS.,The Veteran's claim for an initial rating in excess of 30 percent for IBS prior to August 18, 2022 was denied due to insufficient evidence showing that her service-connected disabilities aggravated her hypertension beyond natural progression.,The Veteran's claim for an initial rating in excess of 70 percent for PTSD prior to August 18, 2022 was denied as the symptoms did not meet the criteria for total occupational and social impairment.

The Veteran's claims for service connection and increased rating have been remanded due to the need for additional VA examinations.

The Veteran's PTSD and heart condition are both being remanded for further evaluation. The PTSD case requires a new VA examination to assess its current severity, while the heart condition case needs an examination to determine if it is related to service-connected PTSD or herbicide exposure.

The Board has remanded the case due to an issue of entitlement to service connection for PTSD, which was not addressed in the previous decision. The Veteran's representative requested reconsideration and argued that the Board should have addressed this issue.

The Veteran's PTSD has not met the criteria for a higher rating since September 27, 2017.,Service connection for PTSD was granted prior to June 20, 2014, but an effective date is denied due to lack of a formal or informal claim prior to that date.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for an initial compensable rating for service-connected syncope, a higher initial rating for his service-connected psychiatric condition with TBI, and entitlement to a total disability rating based on individual unemployability (TDIU) due to service-connected conditions. The AOJ is instructed to obtain pertinent medical records and provide the Veteran with an opinion regarding his reported 'dizzy spells'.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for a sleep condition, finding that any such condition is part of her service-connected PTSD.

The Veteran's PTSD, gastrointestinal condition, and lumbar spine degenerative disc disorder have been granted service connection. The TDIU appeal is dismissed as the PTSD rating has rendered it moot.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities do not render him unable to secure or follow substantially gainful employment, and his claim for TDIU is therefore denied.

The Veteran is granted a TDIU based on his service-connected PTSD, which also satisfies the requirement for SMC due to his combined disability rating of 90 percent. The issue of service connection for sleep apnea was previously granted.

The Veteran withdrew their appeal for a disability evaluation in excess of 70 percent for PTSD prior to July 29, 2022.

The Veteran's PTSD diagnosis is causally related to in-service stressors, and service connection for PTSD has been granted.

The Veteran's service-connected conditions do not meet the criteria for SMC based on need for aid and attendance or by reason of being housebound.

The Veteran's appeals for increased ratings and service connection were denied. The case was remanded for further action on the sleep apnea claim.

The Veteran's PTSD symptoms do not meet the criteria for a higher than 50 percent rating, as they do not cause occupational and social impairment with reduced reliability and productivity.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for headaches and obstructive sleep apnea have been remanded due to the need for further examination and evaluation.,PTSD has resulted in a current rating of 50 percent, but no higher.

The Veteran's PTSD and panic disorder are currently rated at 50 percent, but the Board has decided to remand the case for further evaluation due to a lack of recent VA treatment records and the need for another examination.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for various conditions, including an acquired psychiatric disorder, a back disorder, a left shoulder disorder, a breathing disorder, and bilateral knee disorders. The evidence did not support finding that these conditions began during or were otherwise related to active service.

The Board has vacated the August 17, 2022 decision as it was not based on a review of the entire record. The Veteran's appeal is denied because his PTSD, bilateral lower extremity peripheral neuropathy, and left upper extremity peripheral neuropathy are considered the same disabilities for which he received concurrent VA and OWCP compensation.