PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) decisions — 2020

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for an earlier effective date for additional dependency compensation for his spouse, finding that no earlier formal or informal claim was received within a year of their marriage or within a year of notification of a qualifying disability rating.

The Veteran's claim for an increased rating for PTSD is denied prior to October 2, 2015. The Board finds no evidence of symptoms warranting a higher than 70 percent rating from that date forward. The Veteran's claim for TDIU prior to October 2, 2015 is remanded due to the AOJ failing to consider extraschedular consideration.

The Veteran's claim for an increased rating for PTSD is denied prior to October 2, 2015. The Board finds no evidence of symptoms warranting a higher than 70 percent rating from that date forward. The Veteran's claim for TDIU prior to October 2, 2015 is remanded due to the AOJ failing to consider extraschedular consideration.

The Veteran's claim for an increased rating for PTSD is denied prior to October 2, 2015. The Board finds no evidence of symptoms warranting a higher than 70 percent rating from that date forward. The Veteran's claim for TDIU prior to October 2, 2015 is remanded due to the AOJ failing to consider extraschedular consideration.

The Veteran's claim for an increased rating for PTSD is denied prior to October 2, 2015. The Board finds no evidence of symptoms warranting a higher than 70 percent rating from that date forward. The Veteran's claim for TDIU prior to October 2, 2015 is remanded due to the AOJ failing to consider extraschedular consideration.

The Veteran's PTSD is rated at 100 percent from March 16, 2006.,Entitlement to SMC(k) based on loss of use of a creative organ is remanded.

The Veteran's migraine headaches are rated at 50 percent since October 30, 2012.,The Veteran is granted a TDIU effective from the date of claim (October 30, 2012).

The Veteran's claim for service connection for a right elbow disorder and PTSD with MDD was denied. The Veteran's bilateral foot disorder (claimed as flat feet) and degenerative disc disease were remanded for further review.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities did not prevent him from attending to the needs of nature, caring for himself, or protecting himself from the hazards of his environment prior to March 7, 2018. Therefore, he is not eligible for SMC based on aid and attendance.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for a back disability and PTSD, finding that there is no evidence to support these conditions began during active service or are related to in-service injuries. The case is being remanded for further examination of the Veteran's psychiatric disorder.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for a psychiatric disorder, including adjustment-like disorder, other specified trauma-and-stressor-related disorder, and PTSD, finding that there is no current evidence of such disorders under DSM-5 criteria. The preponderance of the evidence did not support the diagnosis provided by Dr. van Pelt in February 2020.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for a total disability rating based on individual unemployability (TDIU) prior to October 27, 2010, finding that his service-connected disabilities did not preclude him from securing and maintaining substantially gainful employment.

The Board has remanded the case due to inadequate opinions regarding the Veteran's PTSD and adjustment disorder, as well as a need for additional VA examination.

The Veteran's claim for hammer toe has been denied as she does not have a current diagnosis of the condition.,The Veteran's claims for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD due to MST and related conditions, and psychosis or mental illness for treatment purposes are remanded for further development.

The Board has remanded the case due to inextricably intertwined issues, including a claim for service connection for psychiatric disability. The TDIU issue is now more accurately characterized as TDIU prior to January 22, 2019 and after July 1, 2020.

The Veteran's service-connected PTSD alone renders him unable to secure and maintain substantially gainful employment as of November 8, 2012.

The Veteran's claims for PTSD based on MST and depression have been granted.,The Veteran's claim for insomnia has also been granted.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for right leg pain, chronic stomach pain, and somatoform disorder secondary to PTSD. The evidence did not support a current disability or link between these conditions and service.

The Board has remanded several claims for further development due to incomplete records and the need for additional medical opinions. The Veteran's service connection claims are being returned to VA for these purposes.

The Veteran's PTSD is granted a 70 percent disability rating. The Veteran withdrew his claims for increased ratings of gunshot wound residuals, left arm scars, and bilateral hand scars.