PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) decisions — 2020

The Veteran's PTSD and TBI symptoms are currently rated at 70 percent, which is the highest rating available for combined service-connected disabilities. The Board found that separate ratings were not warranted as the primary symptoms of TBI cannot be separated from his symptoms of PTSD.

The Veteran's PTSD symptoms prior to June 4, 2019 resulted in occupational and social impairment with deficiencies in most areas. A rating of 70 percent for PTSD is granted.

The Veteran's PTSD is rated at a 50 percent disability rating, effective throughout the period of the claim. The Board also determined that he does not meet the criteria for TDIU due to his service-connected disabilities.

The Veteran's PTSD warranted a 100% disability evaluation as of December 24, 2014 due to the impact of his motor vehicle accident in December 2014 on his occupational status and psychiatric symptoms.

The Veteran's claim for a higher rating for PTSD was denied, and his TDIU claim was granted.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to insufficient evidence and need for a new VA examination. The Veteran's claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD and anxiety, is being reviewed.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for PTSD was granted with an effective date of June 18, 1983. A rating of 100 percent for PTSD from January 27, 2014 to June 27, 2017 is also granted.

The Veteran's TBI with PTSD was initially rated at 40% prior to November 19, 2018. From that date, the rating was increased to 70%. The decision grants a higher rating for his condition.

The Veteran's claims for PTSD, traumatic right eye glaucoma, left ankle sprain, right ankle sprain, bilateral hearing loss, tinnitus, left foot sprain, and right foot sprain are being remanded due to the need for further development.,Service connection for prostate cancer is also being remanded.

The Board denied service connection for PTSD, stomach disorder, right knee disorder, left knee disorder, and neck disorder. The Veteran's contentions were not supported by medical evidence.

The Veteran's service-connected psychiatric disorder, which includes PTSD and Major Depressive Disorder, is rated at 70 percent since December 2, 2012. The rating reflects occupational and social impairment with deficiencies in most areas.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for ADHD has been reopened and is granted.,Service connection for ADHD is denied as the evidence does not support a finding that it is related to military service.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims of service connection for PTSD and right shoulder disability due to insufficient medical opinions regarding their etiology. The Veteran is seeking direct service connection, meaning that the conditions must be linked to his military service without relying on presumptions or secondary service connection.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for a rating in excess of 70 percent for PTSD, finding that his symptoms most closely approximated the criteria for a 70 percent disability evaluation.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for PTSD and Major Depressive Disorder, finding that there is no current diagnosis of PTSD and insufficient evidence to establish a link between the claimed conditions and active service.

The Veteran's appeals for increased PTSD rating and TDIU have been dismissed as he has withdrawn his appeal.

The Veteran's initial rating for PTSD was denied, and SMC pursuant to 38 U.S.C. § 1114(s) was granted but only effective from January 29, 2016.

The Veteran's service-connected PTSD with depressive disorder is rated at 70 percent effective October 1, 2013, through February 4, 2020.

The Veteran's PTSD was rated at a 70 percent disability rating since June 15, 2010.

The Board has remanded the claims of service connection for left knee disability, low back disorder, bilateral hearing loss disorder, tinnitus, PTSD, and an acquired psychiatric disorder due to their complexity or need for additional development.