PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) Board decisions

The Veteran's claim for service connection for PTSD was denied, and his claims for increased ratings for DM2, right lower extremity diabetic peripheral neuropathy, left lower extremity diabetic peripheral neuropathy, and CAD were also denied. The Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorder from February 27, 2020, is not rated higher than 30 percent.

The Veteran's acquired psychiatric disability, including PTSD, and bilateral hearing loss are granted as service-connected.

The Veteran's PTSD is rated at 100% and his right lower extremity peripheral neuropathy remains at 10%. The Board granted the higher rating for PTSD, finding total occupational and social impairment.

The Board has dismissed the Veteran's claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder including PTSD and a major depressive disorder. The TDIU claim is granted due to the Veteran's service-connected disabilities preventing him from securing or following substantially gainful employment.

The Board dismissed the Veteran's appeals for service connection for right shoulder impingement syndrome and increased ratings for PTSD, IVDS, and scars associated with IVDS due to his withdrawal of these claims.

The Veteran's appeal for higher ratings and service connection has been denied. The right arm disability, including the gunshot wound residuals, is not rated higher than 10 percent due to limited range of motion. A separate rating for carpal tunnel and ulnar nerve entrapment at the elbow is also remanded.

The Board has granted service connection for tinnitus. The remaining issues are remanded due to the need for additional evidence.

The Board has granted service connection for an acquired psychiatric disability, including PTSD and depression. The rating for the low back disability remains remanded.

The Board has granted service connection for tinnitus and has remanded the issue of restoring a 70 percent rating for PTSD from April 1, 2016.

The Veteran's claim for a total disability rating based on individual unemployability (TDIU) due to service-connected disabilities is remanded. The case requires additional information from the Veteran regarding his employment history and a VA examination to assess the full extent of his functional impairments.

The Veteran's claim for an initial disability rating in excess of 50 percent for his service-connected PTSD is being remanded due to incomplete records and the need for additional development.

The Veteran's PTSD is rated at 50 percent, but no higher, due to occupational and social impairment with reduced reliability and productivity.

The Veteran's fungal infections of the feet and PTSD have been granted service connection, with a disability rating of 50% for PTSD.

The Board has determined that the VA examinations provided in August 2018 are inadequate and remanded for further action. The claims of service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, to include PTSD and depressive disorder, and a bilateral leg condition, to include chronic thrombophlebitis and deep venous thrombosis claimed as blood clots, are being returned to the RO for additional development.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD due to military sexual trauma. The evidence did not support a finding of an in-service stressor or event that could have caused the diagnosed conditions.

The Board has decided to remand the Veteran's claims for service connection and rating determinations due to outstanding VA and private treatment records, as well as a need for medical opinions regarding his sleep apnea and scars.

The Veteran's appeal involves multiple issues, including service connection for a psychiatric condition other than PTSD, bilateral hearing loss, heart condition, and hypertension. The Board has determined that the VA examinations provided are inadequate to address these claims.,Specifically, the examination reports do not provide sufficient rationale regarding whether the Veteran’s current conditions are related to his military service or if they were aggravated by any service-connected disabilities.

The Veteran is granted a TDIU due to her service-connected PTSD and hallux valgus, as the evidence shows she cannot secure or follow substantially gainful employment due to these conditions.

The Veteran's appeal has been dismissed as he requested withdrawal of his appeal prior to the promulgation of a decision.

The Board has granted service connection for hypertension, secondary to PTSD. The issue of TDIU is remanded due to failure to substantially comply with the Board's previous remand instructions.