PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) Board decisions

The Veteran's claim for service connection for PTSD is granted. The case is remanded for a new VA examination to determine the current severity of his bilateral hearing loss.

The Veteran's appeals for increased ratings and an earlier effective date have been remanded due to the need for additional development, including issuance of a Statement of the Case (SOC) and VA examinations.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection due to insufficient medical evidence and need for additional examinations. The issues include an acquired psychiatric disorder, plantar fasciitis, and obstructive sleep apnea.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disability, including PTSD, depression, anxiety, and adjustment disorder, finding that there is no evidence to support a current diagnosis of these conditions related to his military service.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for PTSD, loss of taste, and loss of smell due to insufficient evidence regarding service connection. The Veteran is required to undergo VA examinations to determine the nature and etiology of his claimed conditions.

The Veteran's hypertension, left ear hearing loss, and PTSD are all rated as they currently manifest.,PTSD is rated at the maximum of 70 percent.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities did not render him unable to secure and follow substantially gainful employment prior to October 20, 2020.

The Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorder, including Major Depressive Disorder (MDD), is granted as service connected. However, the Veteran's PTSD claim is denied due to lack of verified in-service stressor.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims of service connection for psychiatric disorder, heart disorder, and sleep apnea due to in-service stressors. The claims are being remanded for further development including obtaining private treatment records and a VA examination.

The Veteran withdrew his appeals for a compensable rating for bilateral hearing loss and higher initial ratings for PTSD with secondary alcohol abuse and dysthymic disorder, resulting in the dismissal of these claims.

The Veteran's service connection claims for various conditions, including hysterectomy with recurring uterine fibroids and heavy menstrual bleeding, depression secondary to PTSD, anemia secondary to kidney disease, gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) with constipation and diarrhea, and pancreatitis with intermittent nausea and vomiting have all been granted.

The Veteran's claim for special monthly compensation (SMC) based on the need for regular aid and attendance of another person is denied as he failed to report for a necessary examination, which was required due to his service-connected PTSD and non-service-connected TBI.

The Veteran's PTSD symptoms prior to March 17, 2008 and September 29, 2010 did not meet the criteria for a disability rating in excess of 30 percent or 50 percent respectively.

The Board has granted service connection for PTSD with unspecified depressive disorder and denied service connection for a left hip disorder. The decision is based on the Veteran's reported in-service stressor and the finding that his current conditions are related to pre-existing conditions.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection due to insufficient evidence and a need for further examination. The issues include headaches, PTSD, brain aneurysm, TBI, balance disability, sleep apnea, bilateral hearing loss, dental disability, cervical spine disability, thoracolumbar spine disability, right wrist disability, left wrist disability, right thumb disability, left thumb disability, right knee disability, and left knee disability.

The Veteran's service connection claims for a sleep disorder, heart condition, back disability, right hip disability, diabetes mellitus, and acquired psychiatric disorder (PTSD) have been denied. The Board found that the evidence did not support these claims.,Service connection was granted for the heart condition due to presumed exposure to Agent Orange.

The Board has reopened the Veteran's claims for service connection for bruxism and DMII, but these claims are still being remanded due to the need for additional development regarding his acquired psychiatric disorder.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for groin strain and post-traumatic stress disorder are remanded due to the need for additional evidence and examination.

The Board has remanded the cases for additional development, including obtaining pay records and scheduling VA examinations to determine if the Veteran's psychiatric disorder, bilateral foot disorder, and erectile dysfunction are related to his military service.

The Veteran's claim to reopen his previously denied claims for PTSD, depression, and anxiety has been granted. The issue of service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder is remanded due to the need for a VA examination and verification of in-service stressors.