PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) Board decisions

The Veteran withdrew all his pending claims, including the claim for a higher rating for PTSD.

The Board has remanded the cases for further development and examination to determine the etiology of the Veteran's sleep apnea, assess the severity of his PTSD and left knee tendonitis, and provide opinions regarding service connection.

The Board denied service connection for Posttraumatic Stress Disorder, Depressive Disorder, and Alcohol Abuse Disorder due to a lack of evidence supporting the presence of these conditions.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for an increased rating for PTSD with major depressive disorder and alcohol use disorder, as well as his claim for a TDIU due to service-connected disabilities. The Veteran will be provided an opportunity for VA examinations and any updated treatment records will be obtained.

The Board denied service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD and unspecified adjustment disorder, as well as residuals of hepatitis C and bilateral hearing loss disability and tinnitus. The decision found that the evidence did not support a finding of in-service stressors or other conditions related to these claims.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient evidence regarding the Veteran's mental health disorders, specifically PTSD and adjustment disorder. The Veteran will need updated VA medical records and an examination by a clinician to determine if these conditions are service-connected.

The Veteran's death was caused by acute respiratory distress syndrome and klebsiella pneumonia, with hypertension as a contributory cause. Service connection for cause of death is granted due to the PACT Act presumption of association between hypertension and exposure to herbicide agents.

The Board denied service connection for PTSD, but remanded the cases of CFS and TDIU.

The Veteran's PTSD with major depressive disorder has been granted a 100 percent rating, effective from the date of the decision.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to inadequate compliance with previous remand directives regarding the Veteran's PTSD claim. The Veteran is required to provide medical records and undergo a VA examination.

The Board has remanded several issues related to service connection for various conditions, including a back condition, low memory, PTSD, groin strain, and complications from cholecystectomy. The Veteran's claims are pending further development.

The Veteran's PTSD is granted an initial rating of 50 percent, effective September 23, 2022. The left ear hearing loss remains denied and the right foot onychomycosis, bilateral knee condition, and bilateral foot condition (to include pes planus) are remanded for further review.

The Veteran's PTSD with major depressive disorder is granted a 70 percent evaluation, effective June 1, 2018. The reduction from 70 percent to 50 percent for PTSD effective June 1, 2018 was granted. A TDIU from February 1, 2018 to January 18, 2019 is granted.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection due to outstanding VA medical records and further examination is needed to determine if he has any acquired psychiatric disorders, head injury residuals, scarring at the head, bilateral eye disorders, or a low back disorder.

The Veteran's death was not due to a service-connected disability, and the claim for accrued benefits is denied as no claim was filed within one year of his death.

The Board has decided to remand the Veteran's claims for an acquired psychiatric disorder, left shoulder disability rating, and TDIU due to inadequate VA examination reports. The case will be returned for further development.

The Veteran's claims for service connection have been remanded due to the need for additional evidence and examinations. The issues include PTSD, arthritis of the spine, left arm pain, left shoulder pain, an acquired psychiatric disorder (including PTSD and major depressive disorder), and diabetes.

The Veteran withdrew their appeal for a rating in excess of 70 percent for PTSD prior to May 29, 2019.

The Board dismissed all increased rating claims for various conditions, including PTSD and degenerative joint diseases of the hips and knees. The Veteran's appeal was withdrawn for some issues.

The Veteran's service-connected PTSD does not render him unemployable prior to September 9, 2021. The evidence shows he was able to perform some employment despite his psychiatric symptoms.