PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) Board decisions

The Veteran's PTSD and right (major) shoulder rotator cuff strain ratings are being remanded for further review.

The Board has remanded the cases for further development and consideration due to inconsistencies in the evidence regarding service connection for left arm disability, including a left elbow disability, and acquired psychiatric disorder (PTSD).

The Board has dismissed the appeals for a rating in excess of 50 percent for PTSD and TDIU due to service-connected disabilities as these issues were previously decided by the Board.

The Veteran's PTSD prior to April 14, 2016 resulted in occupational and social impairment with deficiencies in most areas but not total impairment. The Board granted a 70 percent evaluation for this period.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection due to issues related to psychiatric disability and neurocognitive disability, including allegations of in-service stressors. The Veteran is requested to undergo a VA examination to determine the nature and etiology of his current disabilities.

The Veteran's TBI is rated at 40 percent, which does not meet the criteria for a higher rating.,The evidence does not establish that the Veteran is unable to secure or follow substantially gainful employment due to his service-connected disabilities.

The Veteran's hearing loss is currently rated as noncompensable, and his PTSD with secondary alcohol use disorder was granted an initial evaluation of 70 percent from February 13, 2009, to March 10, 2011. The Board has remanded the issues regarding service connection for rheumatoid arthritis and colon cancer (secondary to herbicide exposure).

The Board has determined that the remand is necessary due to incomplete development and lack of proper consideration of the Veteran's claims for service connection for PTSD and major depressive disorder.

The Veteran's TDIU claim is granted effective July 31, 2017. His PTSD with depressive features and alcohol abuse remains at a 50% disability rating. The ratings for his gunshot wound residuals are denied.

A 50 percent rating for PTSD is granted from February 15, 2018. A rating in excess of 30 percent prior to February 15, 2018 and a rating in excess of 50 percent from February 15, 2018 to June 29, 2020 is denied.

The Veteran's claim for a higher rating for PTSD was dismissed as the Veteran withdrew his appeal. The Veteran's PTSD is currently rated 100% from July 15, 2020 onwards.

The Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorder is related to service and the claim for service connection is granted. The claims for increased ratings for right and left knee disabilities are remanded.

The Board dismissed the appeal due to the appellant's death, as claims do not survive their deaths. The Veteran had served from October 1980 to October 1983 and was seeking service connection for PTSD.

The Veteran's appeal of the initial rating for PTSD prior to March 29, 2019, and in excess of 70 percent thereafter was dismissed. The appeal for an increased rating for PTSD since June 18, 2021 is also dismissed.

The Veteran's PTSD, left shoulder DJD, and lower back disability claims are being remanded due to the need for additional VA examinations.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD, finding that there was no evidence of a grenade explosion during service and thus no in-service event to link his current psychiatric disorders.

The Board has granted an earlier effective date of December 29, 1999 for the grant of service connection for polysubstance abuse as secondary to PTSD.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient medical opinions regarding the etiology of the Veteran's obstructive sleep apnea, specifically whether it is related to service-connected conditions and environmental exposures.

The Board has decided to remand the cases of right hand carpal tunnel syndrome and PTSD for further examination and evaluation.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to the need for additional development and medical opinions regarding the Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD.