PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) Board decisions

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for high blood pressure, rheumatoid arthritis, peripheral neuropathy of the bilateral lower extremities, cerebrovascular accident (claimed as mini strokes), bilateral hearing loss, and an acquired psychiatric disorder, to include PTSD. The AOJ must obtain updated medical records from the Veteran's new location in Florida.

The Board has remanded three issues: a rating in excess of 50 percent for PTSD, TDIU, and SMC based on the need for aid and attendance. The Veteran is required to undergo a new VA examination to assess his current PTSD severity.

The Veteran's PTSD is currently rated at 50 percent, and the Board has ordered a remand to determine if a higher rating is warranted. Additionally, the TDIU claim is also being remanded.

The Veteran's claim of a TDIU prior to April 3, 2017 was denied as he did not meet the schedular requirements for TDIU and his service-connected disabilities were not shown to prevent him from following or maintaining a substantially gainful occupation.

The Board has remanded the case for further action on service connection for OSA, as it is unclear whether PTSD may be proximately due to or aggravated by OSA.

The Veteran is granted special monthly compensation based on a higher level of special aid and attendance due to his need for personal health-care services provided daily in his home by licensed professionals, necessitating nursing home care if not provided.

The Veteran's service-connected PTSD did not preclude him from securing and following a substantially gainful occupation consistent with his education and work experience, as he was able to perform tasks independently and away from the noises of machines. Therefore, entitlement to a TDIU is denied.

The Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD due to military sexual trauma (MST), is related to her active duty service and the Board has granted service connection for this condition.

The Veteran's PTSD with secondary unspecified alcohol-related disorder is rated at a 70 percent disability rating, effective from the date of this decision. A separate TDIU determination has also been granted.

The Veteran's PTSD is currently rated at 50 percent, and the Board has denied a higher rating. The TDIU claim was granted.

The Board has remanded the case due to inadequate medical opinions regarding the cause of death and whether service-connected PTSD contributed substantially or materially to the Veteran's death. The Appellant contends that alcohol abuse was related to his service-connected PTSD, which led to nonischemic alcohol cardiomyopathy resulting in his death.

The Board has remanded the claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD and depression, due to insufficient verification of stressor events. A VA examination is needed to assess the nature and etiology of the Veteran's claimed conditions.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for right foot metatarsalgia, to include as secondary to a service-connected left foot condition, has been granted. The initial rating for PTSD has been increased to 70 percent, and the initial rating for lumbosacral strain has also been increased to 40 percent.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient evidence regarding the Veteran's service connection claims for PTSD and Chronic and Major Depressive Disorder. The Veteran is required to undergo a VA examination to determine if his current mental health disorders are related to his in-service duties.

The Veteran's PTSD is found to be service-connected due to in-service stressors related to fear of hostile military activity.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for PTSD is granted as new and material evidence has been received, and the VA examiner concluded that his PTSD is at least as likely as not incurred in or caused by a claimed in-service stressor.

The Board denied the Veteran's motion to revise a final April 2010 rating decision denying service connection for PTSD due to clear and unmistakable error, finding no CUE in the decision.

The Veteran's claim for service connection of an acquired psychiatric disorder is reopened based on new and material evidence. However, his claim remains denied as there is no credible evidence linking the current diagnosis to a personal assault during service.

The Veteran's service-connected bilateral hearing loss and PTSD disabilities have rendered him unable to secure or follow substantially gainful employment, resulting in a TDIU rating.

The Board has remanded the case due to inadequate examination and need for an addendum opinion regarding PTSD diagnosis.