PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) Board decisions

The Veteran's appeal for a higher disability rating for PTSD and SMC based on the need for aid and attendance or housebound status was denied. The Board found that his symptoms did not meet the criteria for a 100% disability rating, and there was insufficient evidence of persistent delusions or hallucinations to warrant such a rating.

The Veteran's claim for a 70 percent rating and effective date of October 6, 2017 for PTSD was granted. The Board found that the Veteran did not have a mental disorder conforming to DSM-5 when he filed his initial claim in August 2016 or on September 23, 2016, but was first diagnosed with PTSD on October 6, 2017.

The Veteran's sleep apnea is granted as service-connected. The rating for PTSD remains at 50 percent, and the Veteran's erectile dysfunction is remanded for further evaluation.

The Board has denied service connection for hypertension and remanded the issue of service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD. The Veteran's hypertension is not related to his military service, as there is no evidence of exposure to Agent Orange in Guam. For the acquired psychiatric disorder, more information is needed to determine if it is related to service.

The Veteran's PTSD was rated at a 70 percent level from December 28, 2010, to December 10, 2013. The Board also granted the claim for TDIU during this period.

The Veteran's petition to reopen his claim of service connection for hypertension was granted. The Veteran is now in receipt of a 70 percent rating for PTSD, effective from June 29, 2012, and TDIU from that date until January 28, 2014. Service connection for bilateral hearing loss is also granted.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for respiratory disorder, ischemic heart disease, hypertension, and an acquired psychiatric disorder (PTSD) due to alleged exposure to herbicide agents during his service in Thailand.

The Veteran's appeal for a disability rating of 100 percent for PTSD with Alzheimer's disease, other specified depressive disorder and traumatic brain injury prior to November 27, 2019 has been dismissed due to the death of the Veteran.

The Veteran's claim for an initial rating greater than 70 percent for PTSD is being remanded due to the need to obtain additional VA medical treatment records from Chattanooga Vet Center.

The Board has remanded the issues of service connection for hypertension, keratosis (claimed as skin condition), a skin disability, and a neck disability due to exposure to herbicide agents during service in Vietnam.

The Board has determined that additional examinations are needed to determine the relationship between the Veteran's current disabilities and his military service. The claims for service connection will be remanded.

The Veteran is granted TDIU for PTSD from July 1, 2007 to September 29, 2011.,The Veteran's TDIU claim was remanded due to insufficient evidence of unemployability solely based on PTSD. The case should be referred to the Director of Compensation Service for extraschedular consideration under 38 C.F.R. § 4.16(b).,TDIU granted from August 27, 2013 onwards.

The Board restored the Veteran's disability rating for PTSD and MDD from 50% to 50%, effective October 1, 2015.

The Board has reopened the Veteran's claims for service connection for a seizure disorder and PTSD, but has remanded both issues due to insufficient evidence.,Additional medical records are needed to determine if the Veteran had seizures or PTSD during his military service.

The petition to reopen the previously denied claim for service connection for PTSD is denied. The Veteran's initial rating in excess of 10 percent for service-connected CAD prior to July 5, 2019, and in excess of 30 percent thereafter is remanded.

The Board has remanded the case due to the need for additional medical opinions regarding the etiology and aggravation of the Veteran's vertigo, which is claimed as secondary to service-connected tinnitus and/or acquired psychiatric disorders.

The Veteran's claim for PTSD was reopened due to the submission of new and material evidence. The Board found that the Veteran has a current diagnosis of PTSD, which is related to his in-service experiences at Elmendorf Air Force Base (AFB) in Alaska where he provided maintenance on C-141 planes with wounded soldiers from Vietnam.

The Veteran's service-connected PTSD and IBS preclude him from securing and following substantial gainful employment, leading to a grant of TDIU effective July 15, 2011.

The Board has remanded the case due to duty-to-assist errors and insufficient medical opinions. The Veteran's service treatment records prior to 1986 are requested, and a new psychiatric examination is needed to determine if any acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD, is related to service.

The Veteran's appeal for an effective date prior to March 25, 2019 for TDIU was denied. The Board found that the preponderance of evidence did not support a finding that her service-connected disabilities prevented her from obtaining and maintaining employment prior to March 25, 2019.,The Veteran's appeal for past-due benefits by the grants of basic eligibility to Dependents' Educational Assistance (DEA) and TDIU effective March 25, 2019 was remanded. The Board noted that there was a discrepancy in the amount of past-due benefits awarded and ordered a complete audit/accounting.