PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) Board decisions

The Board has decided to remand the case due to the need for additional VA and private treatment records, as well as a VA examination for psychiatric disorders. The Veteran is seeking service connection for PTSD.

The Board has remanded the case due to the Veteran's failure to attend a VA examination for his psychiatric disorder. The Veteran is advised that failing to report for the scheduled examination may have adverse consequences on his claim.

The Veteran's PTSD has been granted a 70% rating, effective from the date of his claim. A TDIU has also been granted.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for PTSD and an unspecified insomnia disorder is denied as he does not meet the criteria for a diagnosis of PTSD under DSM-5, and his insomnia disorder is not related to service.

The Veteran's low back disability and PTSD have been granted service connection. The right knee disability is being remanded for further development.,Service connection has been established for the Veteran’s low back strain, diagnosed as lumbosacral strain, due to a period of active duty training (ACDUTRA). Service connection has also been granted for her PTSD, which she claims was caused by military sexual trauma during ACDUTRA. The right knee disability is being remanded because additional evidence or clarification is needed.

The Board has granted service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD, finding that the Veteran's current diagnosis is supported by credible evidence of in-service stressors. Service connection was denied for insomnia and sleep apnea.

The Board has granted the Veteran's claim for a total disability rating based on individual unemployability (TDIU) due to his service-connected disabilities. The issue of entitlement to special monthly compensation (SMC) is remanded for further development.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient rationale provided for the denial of service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, specifically PTSD and related conditions. The Veteran's stressors need clarification, and a new VA examination is required.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection for PTSD, an acquired psychiatric disorder other than PTSD, and a headache disorder due to potential confusion in the evaluation of stressors and lack of nexus opinions.

The Veteran's claim for an initial rating in excess of 30 percent for PTSD was denied, and his TDIU claim was also denied. The Board found that the Veteran’s PTSD resulted in occupational and social impairment with occasional decrease in work efficiency and intermittent periods of inability to perform occupational tasks.

The Veteran's PTSD is rated at 100% prior to October 17, 2019. He also received a grant of SMC and his TDIU appeal was dismissed as moot.

The Board has vacated the June 2020 decision denying service connection for a lumbosacral spine disability and an acquired psychiatric disability. The case is remanded to determine if there is evidence of in-service injury or disease that could be linked to these conditions.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including PTSD, prostate cancer, and bilateral hearing loss, have rendered him unable to secure or maintain substantially gainful employment since March 1, 2020. The Board has granted a TDIU effective from that date.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for various conditions, including tinnitus, bilateral hearing loss, hypertension, headaches, obstructive sleep apnea, an acquired psychiatric disorder (including PTSD), loss of concentration, fear of knives, and loss of memory. The remand requires obtaining additional medical records, attempting to corroborate in-service stressors, scheduling VA examinations, and further development as needed.

The Veteran's PTSD is currently rated at 50 percent since December 4, 2019. The appeal for an initial rating higher than 30 percent prior to that date and a rating in excess of 50 percent since then has been denied.

The Veteran's PTSD is rated at a 50 percent rating since May 19, 2010. The Board has granted this rating and remanded the issue of service connection for sleep apnea.

The Board has decided to remand the cases for further development and consideration, including obtaining updated VA treatment records, completing a VA Form 21-8940, and scheduling an examination. The issues of rating higher than 50 percent for PTSD and anxiety disorder, as well as TDIU due to these conditions, are being remanded.

The Veteran's PTSD is rated at 70 percent prior to July 24, 2020. A TDIU was granted for the period prior to that date.

The Veteran's claims for earlier effective dates and initial ratings have been dismissed due to the Veteran withdrawing his appeals.,Service connection has been granted for residuals of left arm burn scar.

The Veteran's PTSD disability rating is being remanded due to incomplete medical records.