PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) Board decisions

The Veteran's PTSD is rated at a 70 percent disability rating, effective November 16, 2009.,The Veteran was denied entitlement to TDIU as her service-connected PTSD did not render her unable to secure or follow substantially gainful employment.

The Board has remanded the claims of service connection for memory loss, an acquired psychiatric disorder including PTSD, vertigo, and pulmonary sarcoidosis due to potential new evidence submitted by the Veteran. The claims are being reviewed again as they may be related to service.

The Veteran's application to reopen the claim for service connection for tinnitus was granted, and he is now entitled to a rating of 70 percent for his posttraumatic stress disorder.

The Veteran's appeal for an increased disability rating for bilateral hearing loss has been withdrawn. The Board has also remanded the claim of service connection for PTSD due to insufficient evidence regarding the occurrence of in-service stressors.

The Board has remanded several issues related to service connection for various conditions, including left kidney condition, migraine headaches, left testicle condition, right testicle condition, foot condition, right shoulder condition, stomach ulcers, an acquired psychiatric disorder (PTSD), ED, eye condition, and sleep apnea. The effective dates for these claims are not addressed in the decision.

The Board has determined that a remand is necessary to ensure proper development and consideration of the Veteran's claim for service connection for PTSD, including as due to military sexual trauma. The case will be returned to the Board after further action.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for increased ratings and TDIU due to incomplete development of evidence, including a need for VA examinations. The Veteran is seeking higher ratings for his service-connected left knee replacement and PTSD.

The Veteran's PTSD is rated at 70 percent from April 30, 2013 to February 6, 2019 and granted a TDIU effective April 30, 2013. The appeal for an evaluation in excess of 70 percent was denied.

The Veteran's service-connected acquired psychiatric disorder, specifically major depressive disorder (MDD), is found to be related to his obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). The claim for PTSD was denied due to lack of a current diagnosis. Migraine headaches are remanded for further review.

The Board has remanded the case due to incomplete records and requests for additional information. The Veteran's claims for a higher rating for his psychiatric disorder and TDIU are being returned for further action.

The Veteran's claims for increased PTSD rating and TDIU have been remanded due to the need for additional medical records and a new VA examination.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including chloracne and PTSD, did not prevent him from securing or following a substantially gainful occupation prior to May 10, 2004.

The Veteran's service-connected conditions do not render him in need of regular aid and attendance, as he is able to perform daily activities with assistance when needed.

The Veteran's TDIU claim was granted effective March 11, 2013 because he met the schedular requirements for TDIU on August 19, 2010 and raised the issue of unemployability during his March 11, 2013 Board hearing.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient evidence regarding the Veteran's claimed in-service stressor for PTSD, and a new opinion is needed.

The Veteran's PTSD with alcohol use disorder was granted an increased rating of 70 percent, effective January 28, 2022.

The Board has dismissed all issues related to earlier effective dates for service connection of hearing loss and tinnitus, as the Veteran withdrew these claims. The appeal is also dismissed due to the Veteran's death.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including unspecified depressive disorder and PTSD. The Veteran's testimony suggests that his conditions are related to a stressful incident during service when his wife left him.

The Veteran's previously denied claim for service connection for asthma has been reopened.,PTSD with major depressive disorder is rated at 70% since June 4, 2017.

The Board has remanded the case due to inadequate VA examination and conflicting medical opinions. The Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD, unspecified depressive disorder, and schizophrenia, is related to his military service.