PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) decisions — 2020

The Veteran's PTSD is remanded for a new VA psychiatric examination to determine the current nature and severity of his condition. The TDIU issue is also remanded, with the rating assigned for PTSD being relevant to whether a TDIU can be awarded on a schedular basis.

The Veteran's service-connected acquired psychiatric disability, including PTSD and adjustment disorder with mixed anxiety, is rated at 50 percent prior to October 15, 2019. The rating is denied as the evidence does not support a higher rating.,After October 15, 2019, the Veteran's service-connected acquired psychiatric disability, including PTSD and adjustment disorder with mixed anxiety, warrants a 70 percent rating.

The appeal for the issue of entitlement to a compensable evaluation for loss of any portion of maxilla is dismissed. The appeals for PTSD with major depression and TDIU are remanded.

The Veteran's appeal was denied as the RO did not grant a compensable rating for migraines, despite the Veteran experiencing frequent and severe headaches. The highest schedular rating available (50%) was assigned.

The Veteran's PTSD resulted in occupational and social impairment with deficiencies in most areas, but not total social and occupational impairment. The claim for a higher rating is granted to 70 percent effective February 29, 2008.

The Board has determined that the remand is necessary due to inadequate opinions and further development of the record is required for both PTSD and TDIU claims.

The Veteran's claims for PTSD and a higher rating for low back disability have been denied. The Board found no current diagnosis of PTSD, and the VA examiner determined that her symptoms were better explained by major depressive disorder.

The Veteran's kidney disorder is not related to service or his diabetes, and the Veteran's PTSD has been granted a 70% rating. The skin disorder claim is remanded for further examination and opinion. TDIU remains pending.

The Veteran's PTSD, with insomnia and depression, is rated at various levels of severity. The Board has ordered remand to obtain an adequate examination and opinion regarding the current level of disability.

The Board has determined that additional development is needed for the Veteran's claims of service connection for COPD and an acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD. The VA examinations were not sufficient to determine the nature and etiology of these conditions.

The Board has remanded the case due to inadequate examination and opinion regarding the Veteran's psychiatric disorders, including PTSD. The examiner was asked to address the Veteran’s in-service trauma and behavior during service.

The Board has remanded the case due to inadequate medical opinion in a previous decision, and an addendum opinion is needed regarding the nature and etiology of any acquired psychiatric disorder diagnosed during the appeal period.

The Veteran's claim for a higher disability rating for PTSD with depression and memory loss was granted, with the Board finding that his impairment more closely approximates deficiencies in most areas, warranting a 70 percent disability evaluation.

The Veteran's PTSD is currently rated at 70 percent, but the Board finds that it does not meet the criteria for a higher rating due to insufficient evidence of total occupational and social impairment.

The Board denied the reopening of claims for service connection for right foot pes planus, left foot pes planus, and PTSD due to lack of new and material evidence.

The Veteran's PTSD warrants a 30 percent rating prior to May 14, 2018. From that date, the Veteran is granted a 50 percent rating.

The Veteran's appeal is remanded for further development regarding service connection claims and total disability rating based on individual unemployability.

The Board has remanded several issues related to the Veteran's claims for service connection and TDIU due to various mental health conditions, including PTSD, bipolar disorder, major depressive disorder, chronic fatigue syndrome, and paresthesia of skin. The remand requires additional development such as obtaining updated VA and/or private treatment records, requesting SSA disability benefits records, scheduling a VA examination for the etiology of psychiatric disorders, and scheduling another VA examination to determine the etiology of the claimed chronic fatigue and myofascial pain disorders.

The Board has denied service connection for sleep apnea and remanded the rating for PTSD and TDIU issues. The Veteran's claim for sleep apnea is denied as there is no evidence that it began during active service or is related to any event, injury, or disease during service. For PTSD, a VA examination is needed to determine its current severity.

The Veteran's PTSD is rated at a 50 percent disability rating from December 6, 2018. This reflects occupational and social impairment with reduced reliability and productivity.