PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) Board decisions

The Board has dismissed the appeal for service connection of a left knee disability. The issues of service connection for an acquired psychiatric disability (including PTSD), chloracne, and guttate psoriasis are remanded. Additionally, the issue of TDIU is inextricably intertwined with these issues.

The Veteran's hearing loss was rated at 70 percent effective July 20, 2016. A TDIU was granted from October 24, 2013 to May 8, 2018.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings and service connection are being remanded due to the need for additional development.,Service connection matters related to bilateral hearing loss, PTSD, neck disorder, lower back disorder, knee disorder, left hip disorder, peripheral neuropathy of the bilateral lower extremities, and tremors are also being remanded.

The Veteran's service-connected PTSD with cognitive and sleep impairment due to Parkinson’s disease has precluded him from securing and following substantially gainful employment since April 21, 2004.,All other appeals have been dismissed as moot.

The Veteran's appeal for a rating in excess of 70 percent for PTSD was denied, and the claim for TDIU due to service-connected disabilities was granted.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder including MDD, PTSD and Personality Disorder due to incomplete information from a previous VA examination.

The Board has denied service connection for residuals of a traumatic brain injury and remanded the issues of service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, to include PTSD and depression, as secondary to service-connected tinnitus, and entitlement to special monthly compensation (SMC) based on the need for regular aid and attendance or at the housebound rate.

The Board has remanded the case due to inadequate medical examination and opinion regarding the Veteran's claimed PTSD. The Veteran is seeking service connection for his acquired psychiatric disability, including PTSD.

The Board has remanded the case for further development, including obtaining a medical opinion on whether the Veteran's service-connected disabilities prevent him from securing and following substantially gainful employment.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for PTSD has been denied as there is no current diagnosis of the condition.,Service connection for bilateral hearing loss remains at a 10% rating throughout the appeal period.

The Board has decided that the Veteran's left ear hearing loss is related to service and grants service connection for it. However, the Board has also remanded the issue of service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder (to include PTSD) due to insufficient evidence.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities render him unemployable, and a total disability rating based on individual unemployability due to service-connected disabilities (TDIU) on an extraschedular basis prior to November 8, 2016 is granted.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to the need for additional records and information regarding the VA psychologist's credentials.

The Veteran's spouse is not found to be in need of regular aid and attendance due to her disabilities, as she can manage most daily activities with assistance.

The Veteran's PTSD and peripheral neuropathy of the toes are remanded for further evaluation due to increased severity since his last VA examination.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's service-connected disabilities render him unable to secure and follow substantially gainful employment, thus granting a TDIU effective January 28, 2013.

The Veteran's petition to reopen his claim of service connection for an acquired psychiatric disability, including posttraumatic stress disorder and depressive disorder, was granted. Service connection is also granted for the residuals of the left scapula with a rating of 20 percent effective June 18, 2018.

The Veteran's PTSD with TBI has been granted a rating of 70 percent from March 31, 2020. The Veteran’s urge incontinence remains rated at 40 percent and is being remanded for further evaluation.

The Board has remanded the case due to the Veteran not completing a VA Form 21-8940, which is needed for TDIU determination. The Veteran was previously awarded PTSD and other service-connected disabilities.

The Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorder (including PTSD and GAD) is granted as service connected. The respiratory condition (including bronchitis and pneumonia) and hernia are remanded for further evaluation.