PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) Board decisions

The Veteran's claims for PTSD, opioid and cannabis use disorder, and bilateral hearing loss have all been denied. The Veteran does not meet the criteria for service connection in any of these cases.

The Veteran's mother is seeking accrued benefits for a period of several months based on service connection for PTSD. However, the appeal was denied as the claim was filed over one year after the Veteran's death.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD, is being remanded due to the need for a VA examination and additional information regarding stressor events.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient evidence regarding the relationship between the Veteran's current psychiatric disabilities and his time in service. A VA examination is needed to determine if any of these conditions are related to his military service.

The Veteran's service connection for bilateral hearing loss is granted. Service connection for a testicle condition and tinea versicolor are denied, as well as an initial rating in excess of 10 percent for tinea versicolor. The effective dates for the grants of service connection for PTSD and tinea versicolor are denied.

The Veteran's PTSD symptoms have worsened since the last VA examination, and a new evaluation is needed to determine if his rating should be increased.

The Veteran's claim for nonservice-connected pension benefits was denied because he is not permanently and totally disabled from nonservice-connected disabilities, as evidenced by his continued employment.

The Board denied service connection for PTSD and granted service connection for anxiety disorder. Service connection for peptic ulcer was remanded due to insufficient evidence.

The Board has granted service connection for headaches, to include as secondary to a psychiatric disorder and/or tinnitus. The decision also grants service connection for obstructive sleep apnea (sleep apnea). However, the claim for an acquired psychiatric disorder is remanded due to insufficient evidence of in-service stressor.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for PTSD was denied as the weight of evidence does not support a diagnosis of PTSD.,Service connection was granted for an acquired psychiatric disorder, other than PTSD, which includes bipolar disorder and depressive disorder. The Board found that these conditions are etiologically related to service.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities render him unable to secure or follow substantially gainful employment, and the Board has granted a total disability rating based on individual unemployability (TDIU).

The Veteran's appeals for service connection for hypertension, a psychiatric disability (including PTSD, depression, and anxiety), and a rating in excess of 20 percent for diabetes mellitus are being remanded due to the need for additional medical examinations and consideration of outstanding VA treatment records.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings and reduction of disability ratings for PTSD and Ischemic Heart Condition are being remanded due to the need for additional development, including obtaining updated VA treatment records and conducting new examinations. The issue of entitlement to TDIU is also inextricably intertwined with these claims.

The Veteran's claim for a higher evaluation of his adjustment disorder was granted, and he is now rated at 70 percent disabling. The TDIU claim has also been granted.

The Veteran's claim for a rating greater than 10 percent for chronic lumbosacral strain prior to December 10, 2014 was denied.,The Veteran's claim for a rating greater than 20 percent for chronic lumbosacral strain from December 10, 2014 until January 24, 2018 was denied.,The Veteran's claim for a rating greater than 40 percent for chronic lumbosacral strain since January 24, 2018 remains pending and is remanded.,The Veteran's claim for a rating greater than 50 percent for posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) prior to December 10, 2014 was denied.,The Veteran's claim for a rating greater than 70 percent for posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) since December 10, 2014 remains pending and is remanded.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims of service connection for acquired psychiatric disorder, lung cancer, hepatitis A, hepatitis B, and hepatitis C. The decision found that new evidence did not meet the criteria to reopen the claim for posttraumatic stress disorder. Lung cancer was denied as there was no current diagnosis or link to service. Hepatitis A and B were denied due to lack of a current disability. Hepatitis C was denied based on the absence of any exposure or antibodies.

The Veteran's bilateral hearing loss is related to his military service and he is granted service connection.,There is no evidence of left foot fungus beginning during active service or being related to an in-service injury. The claim for this condition is denied.

The Veteran's claims for PTSD, right foot disability, and back disability have been reopened due to the submission of new and material evidence.,Service connection has been granted for PTSD with MDD and GAD.

The Board has granted service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including unspecified depressive disorder, major depressive disorder, and other specified trauma/stressor-related disorder (subthreshold PTSD), as these conditions are found to be related to the Veteran's in-service sexual assault.

The Board granted the Veteran's claim for special monthly compensation (SMC) based on aid and attendance due to his service-connected disabilities, including his lumbar spine disability, left knee disability, and PTSD.