PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) decisions — 2020

The Board has remanded the claims for an initial evaluation in excess of 50 percent for PTSD and a TDIU due to additional evidence received by the AOJ.

The Board has remanded the cases of service connection for Obstructive Sleep Apnea, Chronic Headache Disorder (claimed as Migraine headaches with vascular disease), and Acquired Psychiatric Disorder (claimed as PTSD with Depression) due to insufficient evidence in the record.

The Veteran's claim for service connection has been granted for IBS and his acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD, MDD, and GAD. The remaining claims have been remanded for further examination.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including PTSD, bilateral pes planus, plantar fasciitis, left ankle sprain and fracture residuals, and left ankle scar, are found to be sufficient to prevent the Veteran from securing or following substantially gainful employment. The Board granted TDIU based on this finding.

The Veteran's claim for SMC at the R-1 or R-2 level is remanded due to outstanding VA and non-VA treatment records. The AOJ should obtain these records and conduct further development as needed.

The Board has dismissed the claim for attorney fees based on past-due benefits awarded in an August 2015 rating decision because the appellant waived his right to collect such fees.

The Veteran's PTSD with depressive disorder and CAD were denied initial ratings higher than the currently assigned ones. The diabetes mellitus was granted a 20 percent rating from November 14, 2008 to March 3, 2009.

The Board has decided to remand the Veteran's claim for PTSD as she did not provide authorization for VA to obtain her private treatment records, including those from D.D., A. D., J.C., and other relevant outpatient/Community Care psychotherapy records.

The Board has remanded the case due to new evidence and outstanding records. The Veteran's TDIU claim will be addressed after all relevant records are obtained and evaluated.

The Veteran's claims for service connection and increased ratings are being remanded due to the need for further evaluation of certain conditions.

The Veteran's PTSD is rated at 70 percent prior to December 20, 2016. Beginning December 20, 2016, the rating for PTSD is denied as it does not meet the criteria for a higher rating.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to a lack of a VA examination for PTSD, which is related to an in-service sexual assault. The Veteran needs to be examined to determine if her current PTSD is linked to this event.

The Board has remanded the case due to inadequate examination and need for additional VA treatment records. The Veteran's psychiatric conditions, including PTSD, bipolar disorder, and a behavioral and/or cognitive condition, are being evaluated.

The Veteran's PTSD with depressive symptoms prior to January 8, 2008 was rated at 50 percent disabling. The Board denied a higher rating and an earlier effective date.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection and increased rating due to incomplete records, need for additional examinations, and need for proper notice regarding entitlement under 38 U.S.C. § 1151.

The Board has granted service connection for the Veteran's low back disability and acquired psychiatric disorder, finding that these conditions are related to his military service.

The Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorder, including major depressive disorder and posttraumatic stress disorder, is rated at 50 percent from July 2, 2010. The Board found the evidence does not support higher ratings.

The Veteran's PTSD is rated at a 70 percent disability rating prior to July 24, 2017.

The Veteran's PTSD has been granted an initial 70 percent rating, effective July 3, 2019. The bilateral foot scar and tissue damage and undiagnosed illness and unexplained chronic-multi-symptom illness claims have been denied.

The Board has granted service connection for degenerative disc disease of the cervical spine and an acquired psychiatric disorder (PTSD, anxiety disorder, depressive disorder) as these conditions are deemed to have been incurred during active duty.