PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) Board decisions

The Board denied the Veteran's claim of service connection for sleep apnea, finding that there is no evidence to support a direct or secondary relationship between his sleep apnea and his military service. The Board also found that the Veteran's PTSD did not cause or aggravate his sleep apnea.

The Board has determined that the VA medical opinions are inadequate and remands are required for further development, including obtaining additional treatment records and providing a thorough examination to address the Veteran's claims.

The Veteran's PTSD is granted with a 100% rating as of December 18, 2017. Headaches are also granted and linked to his service-connected PTSD.

The Board has reopened the Veteran's claim for service connection for PTSD and remanded the case due to the need for a VA examination.

The Veteran's attorney has withdrawn the appeal of his claims for service connection for high blood pressure and PTSD. As a result, the Board cannot consider these issues.

The Veteran's PTSD and other service-connected disabilities make it impossible for him to secure or maintain substantially gainful employment, thus meeting the criteria for a TDIU.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for special monthly compensation for aid and attendance due to service-connected disabilities, finding that his service-connected conditions alone did not render him in need of regular aid and assistance.

The Veteran's service-connected generalized anxiety disorder, major depression disease, bipolar disorder, and PTSD have been granted.,Other service connection claims for various conditions are pending.

The Veteran's PTSD rating is denied as it does not meet the criteria for a higher than 70 percent disability rating. A TDIU for PTSD since February 18, 2020 is granted.,Service connection for ischemic heart disease and bilateral hand disability are remanded due to lack of adequate medical evidence in the record.

The Veteran's appeal has been withdrawn by his representative, and the Board is dismissing the case as a result.

The Veteran's claim for an earlier effective date for the award of a TDIU is denied as there was no formal or informal communication prior to May 7, 2020 expressing an intent to file a claim for a TDIU.

The Veteran's PTSD was rated at 100 percent effective September 13, 2020. The appeal for Dependents' Educational Assistance benefits is also denied as the Veteran does not have a permanent total disability rating prior to this date.

The Veteran's service-connected PTSD with major depressive disorder and anxious distress did not render him unemployable through March 3, 2019. However, from December 9, 2015 to March 11, 2018, his combined service-connected disabilities rendered him unable to secure or follow a substantially gainful occupation.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for special monthly compensation (SMC) based on the need for regular aid and attendance of another person or due to housebound status, finding that his service-connected disabilities do not result in such needs.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection due to errors in duty to assist and inadequate opinions. The issues include psychiatric disabilities, low back disability, knee disabilities, and somatic symptom disorder.

The Veteran's PTSD is rated at 100 percent prior to May 28, 2021, based on the severity of his symptoms and their impact on daily life.

The Board has remanded the case due to failure of VA to schedule a VA examination for the Veteran's claimed acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD. The Veteran was unable to attend an examination at a local VAMC because prison authorities were unable to provide transportation.

The Veteran's appeal is remanded for a new VA examination to reassess the severity of his PTSD and TBI, as well as any sleep impairment or memory loss due to PTSD. The current combined rating of 30 percent for PTSD with TBI remains in place.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection due to insufficient evidence regarding his claimed psychiatric and musculoskeletal conditions. The VA will obtain additional medical records, schedule examinations, and provide a thorough review of the Veteran's history.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, to include PTSD, finding that there was no valid diagnosis of PTSD and insufficient evidence to support his claimed in-service stressors. The claim for PTSD was also denied.