PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) Board decisions

The Veteran's claim for higher ratings for his acquired psychiatric disorder is being remanded due to the possibility of additional VA treatment records that may affect the decision.

The Board has decided to remand the case for further development and examination, including obtaining VA treatment records and scheduling a psychiatric examination.

The Veteran's bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus are granted service connection. The PTSD is granted a rating of 70 percent, but no higher. TDIU is also granted.

The Veteran's service-connected psychiatric disability causes occupational and social impairment, leading to a TDIU determination. The case is remanded for further examination of his PTSD.

The Board has determined that additional development is necessary due to outstanding VA and private treatment records for the cause of death claim. The appellant's request for substitution will also be addressed during this process.

The Veteran's PTSD is rated at a 50 percent disability level, reflecting significant occupational and social impairment.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities do not prevent him from securing and following substantially gainful employment, as he is capable of working in a sedentary or light duty position.

The Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD related to military sexual trauma, is found to be related to his service and granted.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for various conditions, including bilateral hearing loss, lumbar myositis (back condition), degenerative arthritis of the knees, tinnitus, left foot arthritis, right hip and left hip conditions, left ankle and right ankle conditions, a bilateral foot condition, and an acquired psychiatric disorder. The Board found that there was no evidence to support these claims.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to the need for a new VA examination to determine the nature and etiology of the Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorder(s), including PTSD and depression.

The Veteran's claim for a rating in excess of 50 percent for PTSD prior to September 25, 2017, and a 70 percent rating since that date is denied. The Board also found the Veteran's claims for service connection for muscle spasms and pain as well as fatigue are remanded due to lack of evidence.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for obstructive sleep apnea and increased rating for PTSD have been denied. The Board found that the Veteran's obstructive sleep apnea was not caused or aggravated by his active service or service-connected PTSD, and denied both claims.

The Board has decided to remand the Veteran's claims for service connection due to incomplete VA medical records and a need to reconsider whether he served in Vietnam, which could affect his eligibility for Agent Orange exposure presumptions. The claims will be returned to the RO for further review.

The Veteran's service connection for residuals of a traumatic brain injury (TBI) is granted. The appeal regarding PTSD ratings and TDIU is remanded.

The Veteran's PTSD is currently rated at 70 percent, the maximum rating available under Diagnostic Code 9411. The disability manifests with occupational and social impairment with deficiencies in most areas.

The Board granted a rating of 70 percent for PTSD prior to February 1, 2012, and denied an evaluation in excess of 50 percent for PTSD effective July 14, 2010.

The Board has remanded several issues for further development and examination, including service connection for a left hip disability, rating of lumbar spine degenerative disc disease, GERD, radiculopathy of the lower extremities, PTSD, and left knee strain.

The Board has decided to remand the Veteran's claims for service connection for bilateral hearing loss and an acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD. Additional medical opinions are needed due to incomplete or speculative findings in previous VA examinations.

The Board denied service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including anxiety, depression, and PTSD. The claim was also denied for a rating in excess of 10 percent for DJD of the right hip with limitation of flexion.

The Veteran's posttraumatic stress disorder is being remanded for further evaluation due to potential worsening of symptoms.