PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) Board decisions

The Board has granted service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder (other than PTSD) to include adjustment disorder with depressed mood, persistent depressive disorder and sleep disturbances. However, the claim for service connection for PTSD is denied as there is no medical diagnosis of PTSD that conforms to DSM criteria.

The Veteran's service-connected PTSD with unspecified depressive disorder and poly-substance use disorder, in remission, prior to November 20, 2018, did not meet the criteria for a disability rating higher than 50 percent due to occupational and social impairment.

The Veteran's claim for PTSD due to military sexual trauma is granted. The issue of service connection for a neck condition is remanded due to the need for additional development and an opinion.

The Board has dismissed all claims related to the Veteran's death, including those for PTSD, hearing loss, onychomycosis, prostate cancer reduction, and individual unemployability.

The Board has granted service connection for right ear hearing loss and a TDIU rating due to PTSD. The Veteran's hearing loss is linked to his military service, and he is unable to work due to his PTSD.

The Board has remanded the claims for a rating in excess of 50 percent for PTSD and for TDIU due to additional evidentiary development, including obtaining updated VA examinations.

The Board has remanded the SMC claim due to insufficient evidence regarding the Veteran's employment status and additional VA and private treatment records are needed. The appeal is now in remand status.

The Veteran's PTSD resulted in occupational and social impairment, with deficiencies in most areas such as work, school, family relationships, judgment, thinking, or mood. The appeal is granted for a 70 percent disability rating prior to February 28, 2017.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient information regarding whether the Veteran's sleep apnea is related to his service-connected PTSD and obesity. The VA needs to provide an opinion on these issues.

The Veteran's PTSD is granted as it was caused by fear of hostile military activity during his service in Vietnam.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for PTSD and a recurrent multiple joint disability have been denied. The Board found that the Veteran does not meet the criteria for a PTSD diagnosis, as his major depressive disorder is the primary service-connected psychiatric condition. Service connection for a recurrent multiple joint disability was also denied due to lack of evidence of such a disability during active service or thereafter.

The Veteran's PTSD is rated at a 70 percent disability rating since February 27, 2014. A TDIU prior to March 23, 2019 was denied.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities do not render him in need of regular aid and attendance or housebound status, thus his claim for special monthly compensation is denied.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to the need for further verification of dates of service in the Selected Reserve and to obtain medical records from Social Security Administration.

The Board has withdrawn the claims of service connection for urticaria and angioedema. The issues of service connection for lumbar spine disorder, cervical spine disorder, psychiatric disorder (depressive disorder/anxiety/PTSD), TBI (head injury), right ankle disorder, erectile dysfunction (ED), chronic pain syndrome, hypertension, digestive disorder, and sleep disorder have been remanded due to the submission of new and material evidence.

The Veteran's claims of increased ratings and TDIU are remanded due to the need for further development, including obtaining Social Security Administration records. The effective date claim is also remanded.

The Board has decided to remand the cases of sleep apnea and an acquired psychiatric disorder (including PTSD and depression) for further development, including obtaining VA treatment records and providing a VA examination.

The Board has remanded the case for referral to the Director of Compensation Service for extraschedular consideration due to the Veteran's service-connected disabilities substantially impairing his ability to work.

The Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorder, to include PTSD, is granted as service connected due to a fear of hostile military activity during his time on the submarine.

The Board has granted an increased disability rating of 50 percent for PTSD from April 2, 2012 to June 8, 2016. The decision found that the Veteran's symptoms met the criteria for a 50 percent rating due to occupational and social impairment with reduced reliability and productivity.