PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) Board decisions

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings for TBI, seizure disorder, and PTSD are being remanded due to the need for additional development of his medical records.

The Veteran's claims for compensation under 38 U.S.C. § 1151 are remanded due to the need for additional medical opinions regarding whether his acquired psychiatric disorder, TBI, gastrointestinal disability, right shoulder disability, left shoulder disability, bilateral lower extremity disability, and back disability were caused or aggravated by VA care.

The Board has remanded the case for further development to address whether the Veteran's conceded in-service exposure to an herbicide agent caused or aggravated his erectile dysfunction, and whether a service-connected disability other than prostate cancer caused or aggravated his erectile dysfunction.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection due to inadequate examination and conflicting medical evidence. The Veteran's acquired psychiatric disability, obstructive sleep apnea, gastrointestinal disability, and bruxism are all being reviewed.

The Board has granted service connection for the Veteran's acquired psychiatric disability, specifically PTSD, finding that his claimed in-service stressor is corroborated and resolving reasonable doubt in his favor.

The Veteran's initial PTSD rating is being remanded due to inadequate examination and the need for a new one. The TDIU claim is also being remanded.

The Veteran's PTSD with substance abuse disorder was previously rated at 30 percent, but his condition has worsened since the last VA examination. The Board is remanding to schedule a new VA examination to assess the current severity of his service-connected conditions.

The Veteran's PTSD is rated at 70 percent since September 6, 2017. The Board also granted entitlement to TDIU.

The Veteran withdrew his appeal, requesting to withdraw all issues remaining on appeal. The Board's decision is dismissed.

The Veteran's PTSD is rated at 70 percent, GERD at 30 percent, fibromyalgia at 40 percent, and sinusitis at 10 percent. The appeals for these conditions are granted.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) secondary to posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is granted. The compensable rating for non-specific dermatitis is remanded.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's claims for increased ratings and service connection are remanded due to the need for additional examinations. The effective date claim is denied as there was no earlier claim prior to October 30, 2015.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's claim for service connection for a recurrent lumbar spine disability and an increased rating for PTSD should be remanded due to the need for further medical examinations.

The Veteran's PTSD and Bipolar Disorder Type I were granted a 70 percent rating effective September 13, 2016. A higher rating is denied.

The Board has remanded the cases due to incomplete records and the need for additional medical opinions. The Veteran's claims for service connection are pending.

The Veteran's PTSD has been granted a 70 percent disability rating for the entire appeal period, with occupational and social impairment in most areas.

The Veteran's PTSD is rated at 50% effective February 3, 2021. The Board found that the Veteran's symptoms since this date meet the criteria for a 50% rating.

The claim for service connection for PTSD is being remanded due to the need to corroborate in-service stressors and determine the etiology of any diagnosed conditions.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for SMC based on the need for regular aid and attendance due to his service-connected disabilities, finding that he does not meet the criteria for such benefits.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings for PTSD and TDIU are being remanded due to the need for additional development, including obtaining updated VA treatment records, therapy medical records, workplace accommodation paperwork, and employment information. A new VA examination is also required.