PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) Board decisions

The Board has denied service connection for neck and right shoulder disabilities, but has remanded the claims for a back disability and an acquired psychiatric disability.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for PTSD, left lower extremity peripheral neuropathy, right lower extremity peripheral neuropathy, and tinnitus. The Board found no current diagnosis of these conditions in the record, except for a finding of left lumbar radiculopathy (sciatic), which was granted based on direct service connection due to an in-service back injury.

The Veteran's PTSD and major depressive disorder are granted as service connection is established due to an in-service personal assault.

The Board has denied service connection for PTSD as the Veteran does not have a current diagnosis of this condition. The claim was also denied for an increased rating for anxiety disorder.

The Veteran's claim for payment or reimbursement of the cost of ambulance services provided by Leicester Volunteer Fire Department on December 26, 2021 is being remanded. The VA has determined that the ambulance transport was authorized under beneficiary travel rules and should be reviewed again to determine if it can be granted under 38 U.S.C. § 1725 or other applicable laws.

The Board has granted service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD, depression, and anxiety, prior to November 4, 2024. The decision is based on the Veteran's reports of a sexual assault during service and her current diagnosis related to this event.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's PTSD is due to service and grants entitlement to service connection for PTSD.

The Veteran's claims of recognition as spouse and stepchildren for additional dependency compensation were dismissed due to the AOJ recognizing S. D. as his spouse and D. G. C. and T. J. C. as his stepchildren effective August 15, 2023.

The Board has granted service connection for obstructive sleep apnea as secondary to the Veteran's service-connected PTSD and hypertension, finding that his sleep functionality is impaired due to these conditions.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection due to incomplete and inadequate VA examinations, as well as potential pre-decisional duty-to-assist errors. The claims will be reconsidered with additional evidence and a thorough review of all relevant records.

The Veteran's PTSD is rated at 70 percent effective September 19, 2011. The Board found that the Veteran was unable to secure and follow substantially gainful employment due to his service-connected PTSD since September 19, 2011.

The Veteran's claims for PTSD, an initial rating in excess of 50 percent for acquired psychiatric disorder, and increased ratings for left knee patellofemoral syndrome and left lower extremity radiculopathy were denied. The Veteran's claim for a TDIU was also remanded.

The Board denied the Veteran's requests to readjudicate his claims for service connection for sleep apnea, PTSD, and depression due to lack of new and relevant evidence. The Veteran did not submit any new or relevant evidence related to these conditions since the previous decisions. Additionally, he failed to report for a VA examination scheduled in June 2024 related to his claim for service connection for depression.

The Veteran's service-connected acquired psychiatric disorder with TBI is granted at a 100% rating throughout the period on appeal, effective from March 31, 2011. His initial rating for vertigo is also granted at a 30% rating. The effective date of SMC at the housebound rate is set to March 31, 2011.

The Board has granted service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD and other specified trauma related disorders, as these conditions are found to be directly related to the Veteran's active service.

The Board denied effective dates prior to October 8, 2020, for the award of service connection for PTSD and related benefits.

The Veteran's tinnitus is granted as service-connected.,Service connection for elevated liver enzymes is denied.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection for a psychiatric disability, including depression and PTSD, and obesity. The claims are being reviewed due to inadequate medical opinions in previous VA examinations.

The Veteran has withdrawn his appeals for an increased rating for PTSD with major depressive disorder and alcohol use disorder, as well as a TDIU. The Board finds that the criteria for withdrawal have been met.

The Veteran's appeal for service connection of PTSD was dismissed due to the death of the Veteran during the pendency of the appeal.