PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) Board decisions

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for PTSD as he did not have a current diagnosis of PTSD at the time of his death. The Veteran was previously granted service connection for major depression.

Service connection for tinnitus is dismissed.,Service connection for sciatica as secondary to lumbosacral strain is denied.,The claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, to include PTSD and adjustment disorder with mixed anxiety and depressed mood, has been reopened.

The Veteran's PTSD with marijuana abuse is granted a 70 percent rating from February 20, 2007. Ratings in excess of 50 percent prior to that date and in excess of 70 percent from that date are denied.

The Board has decided that a remand is necessary to determine the etiology of the Veteran's claimed acquired psychiatric disorders, including PTSD and depressive disorder.

The Board has decided to remand the Veteran's claims for a rating in excess of 70 percent for PTSD and for TDIU due to the need for additional VA examination.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient medical evidence regarding the Veteran's service connection claim for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD. The VA is instructed to provide a clarifying VA medical opinion that addresses all of the evidence of record.

The Veteran's TDIU claim is remanded due to the need for information regarding his employment history and whether he worked in a 'sheltered environment' during the appeal period. The AOJ must provide the Veteran with an application form, contact former employers, obtain their responses, and obtain updated VA and private treatment records.

The Veteran's appeal for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, bilateral eye disorders, hypertension, and a genitourinary disorder has been dismissed. The Board found no evidence linking these conditions to his military service.

The Veteran's PTSD with secondary MDD is rated at 70 percent, effective from May 18, 2016, the date his claim was received. This rating reflects occupational and social impairment with deficiencies in most areas.

The Veteran's PTSD with TBI is rated at 70 percent from October 24, 2012. The rating was granted as the symptoms have resulted in occupational and social impairment with deficiencies in most areas.

The Veteran's service-connected PTSD with alcohol and drug abuse is currently rated at 70 percent, effective August 7, 2019. The Board finds that VA failed to obtain the Veteran’s updated VA medical records related to his psychiatric disability since November 2020 and remands for these records to be obtained.

The Board has remanded the case due to failure to comply with prior remand instructions and a new VA examination is needed.

The Board has granted a 70 percent rating for PTSD prior to September 25, 2020. The case is remanded for further development regarding the Veteran's TDIU claim and employment history.

The appeal for service connection for PTSD is dismissed. The appeals for sleep apnea, left knee condition, right knee condition, and right hip condition are remanded.

The Veteran's TDIU claim for service-connected PTSD and bilateral hearing loss prior to March 10, 2018 was denied as the evidence does not show he was unable to secure or follow substantially gainful employment due to these conditions.

The Board has determined that there is not a complete record to make decisions on the Veteran's claims for service connection. Additional VA examinations are needed to address the Veteran’s history of back pain, kidney disease, psychiatric disorders, and sleep issues.

The Veteran's PTSD is granted a 70 percent rating prior to September 27, 2012, and denied for ratings in excess of 70 percent from that date.

The Veteran's claim for PTSD was denied, while her service-connected mood disorder received a rating of 70% prior to May 22, 2012. The decision is mixed as it granted part of the appeal and denied another part.

The Board has granted service connection for PTSD and denied service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, other than PTSD. The decision is based on the Veteran's reported in-service sexual assault and subsequent alcohol abuse.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for special monthly compensation based on aid and attendance and/or housebound status, finding that his service-connected disabilities do not meet the criteria for this benefit.