PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) Board decisions

The Veteran's claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disability, including PTSD, depression, anxiety and sleep and mood disorders is denied. The Board also remanded the claims of service connection for right and left fallen arches and heel pain, right and left plantar fasciitis, bilateral hearing loss, bilateral tinnitus, sinusitis, and acid reflux (GERD).

The Veteran's PTSD is rated at 70 percent disabling from March 13, 2017 to April 2, 2019. The Board found that the symptoms did not meet the criteria for a higher rating as they did not result in total occupational and social impairment.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to new evidence being added to the claims file after an August 2020 rating decision. The Veteran's claim for a higher rating for PTSD will be reconsidered with this additional information.

The Veteran's application to reopen the claim of service connection for PTSD was granted. The claims for major depressive disorder, bilateral dry eye syndrome and chalazion of the left lower lid, and osteoarthritis of bilateral knees were also reopened.,Service connection for bilateral dry eye syndrome and chalazion of the left lower lid is granted as secondary to service-connected blepharitis. Service connection for osteoarthritis of bilateral knees remains pending.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient medical opinions regarding the Veteran's acquired psychiatric disabilities. The case will be returned for further development and consideration.

The Veteran's TDIU claim is remanded due to the need for additional VA examinations and consideration of his service-connected disabilities' impact on employment.

The Board has remanded the case for further development and examination to address the nature and etiology of current psychiatric diagnoses, including whether any are related to service.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to inadequate medical opinions regarding the etiology of the Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorder. The Veteran is seeking service connection for anxiety, depression, and PTSD.

The Veteran's claims for service connection and increased ratings are being remanded due to the need for additional development, including VA examinations.

The Board dismissed all the appeals as they are related to deceased Veteran's claims.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for sleep apnea and PTSD due to outstanding VA treatment records, unverified in-service stressors, and a need for updated VA examinations.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities did not render him unemployable for the period prior to April 12, 2017. As of April 12, 2017, his combined rating was 100%, and he is in receipt of special monthly compensation at the housebound rate.

The Board has remanded the claims for an examination to determine the nature and etiology of any acquired psychiatric disorder, obstructive sleep apnea, and left ear hearing loss. The Veteran's service connection claims are pending.

The Veteran's claim of an initial disability rating in excess of 50 percent for PTSD has been denied. The evidence does not show that the Veteran exhibits occupational and social impairment with deficiencies in most areas such as work, school, family relations, judgment, thinking or mood.

Prior to November 26, 2019, the Veteran's PTSD disability was rated at 10 percent.,On and after November 26, 2019, the Veteran's PTSD disability was rated at 30 percent.

The Veteran's right ankle disability was previously rated at 10 percent prior to January 23, 2020, and increased to 20 percent thereafter. The appeal is remanded for further development.,The VA examiner did not diagnose the Veteran with an acquired psychiatric condition, including PTSD and depression. The appeal is also remanded for a new examination.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities render him unable to engage and retain substantially gainful employment, leading the Board to grant his claim for Total Disability Rating Based on Individual Unemployability (TDIU).

The Veteran's claims for service connection of left knee, right knee, and left foot disabilities secondary to his service-connected right foot disability have been granted. Service connection for PTSD has also been established.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for PTSD is denied as the evidence does not support a finding that her current PTSD is related to military service.,Service connection for cervical dysplasia is also denied because there is no evidence of a current gynecological disability related to findings noted during service.

The Veteran withdrew his appeal regarding the reduction in disability rating for PTSD with alcohol use disorder from 70 percent to 50 percent, effective May 1, 2017.