PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) decisions — 2020

The Board has reopened the claim due to new and material evidence, but the case is remanded for further development including obtaining missing service records and mental health treatment records.

The Veteran's service connection claims for bilateral hearing loss, PTSD, and peripheral neuropathy have been remanded due to the need for further development. The claim for PTSD remains denied as it does not meet the criteria for a 70% or higher rating.

The Veteran's claims for service connection, increased ratings, and earlier effective dates have been dismissed. A rating of 50 percent has been granted for posttraumatic cephalgia with migraine headaches from September 19, 2011 to June 17, 2014.

The Board has granted an increased disability rating of 70 percent for service-connected PTSD from September 26, 2014. The effective date is also set to September 26, 2014.

The Veteran's appeal for service connection of fibromyalgia has been remanded due to the need for additional development.,The Board is directed to consider any new evidence submitted by the Veteran and determine if it warrants reopening her previously denied claim.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for an initial rating in excess of 30 percent for PTSD and entitlement to a TDIU due to service-connected disabilities. The Veteran is required to undergo a new VA examination to assess his current severity of PTSD, with consideration given to whether any symptoms are attributable to nonservice-connected dementia.

The appeal was dismissed due to the appellant's death, and no jurisdiction remains for the merits of the claims.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder and TDIU prior to March 23, 2016. The Board found that there was no evidence linking the Veteran’s current psychiatric disorders to his military service or service-connected orthopedic disabilities.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for special monthly compensation based on the need for aid and attendance or being housebound due to his service-connected disabilities, as he was not found to be in need of regular aid and assistance.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's current left forearm and hand pain, as well as his back condition, do not have a direct relationship to service. The psychiatric disorder claim is remanded for further development.

The Veteran's acquired psychiatric disability, specifically PTSD, is currently rated at 30 percent and not granted an increased evaluation. The Board also granted a TDIU based on the Veteran’s service-connected disabilities.

The Veteran's service-connected PTSD does not render him unable to secure or follow substantially gainful employment, and his TDIU claim is denied.

The Veteran's TDIU claim is remanded due to insufficient information regarding his employment history. The Veteran must provide details about his employers, the nature of the work performed, dates of employment, and reasons for leaving employment.

The Veteran's service-connected PTSD has precluded all substantially gainful employment for which his education and occupational experience would have otherwise qualified him from August 9, 2005 through November 6, 2014.

The Veteran's claims for an increased rating for his left knee disability and TDIU are being remanded due to inadequate development. The case is also intertwined with the TDIU claim.

The Veteran's PTSD increased in severity and was productive of occupational and social impairment with deficiencies in most areas, warranting a rating of 70 percent.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient evidence regarding the Veteran's PTSD diagnosis and unverified in-service stressors. The Veteran will need a new VA examination to determine if they have any current psychiatric disorders, including PTSD.

The Veteran's appeal is remanded for additional development regarding her TDIU claim and other service connection issues. The Board cannot proceed with the remaining claims until this information is obtained.

The Veteran's TDIU award is currently effective from May 20, 2009. The Board has remanded the case to obtain SSA records and determine if a TDIU should be granted prior to that date.

The Board has reopened the previously denied claims of service connection for PTSD and Depression, but has remanded to obtain a new medical examination to determine the nature and etiology of any diagnosed psychiatric disorder.