PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) decisions — 2020

The Veteran's PTSD is currently rated at 50 percent, and the Board finds that a higher rating is not warranted based on the evidence of record.

The Veteran's PTSD has resulted in total occupational and social impairment, warranting a 100% disability rating throughout the appeal period.

The Veteran's PTSD claim is denied for an initial rating in excess of 50 percent. The issue of service connection for bilateral lower extremity radiculopathy, including secondary to the service-connected thoracic spine disability, is remanded due to a duty to assist error. The dismissal of the upper and lower back claim is upheld.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to a duty to assist error, specifically failing to obtain treatment records from the Veteran's Vet Center in Jacksonville, North Carolina.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disability, to include PTSD, and for TDIU due to lack of compliance with previous remand orders.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for an initial rating in excess of 50 percent for PTSD, finding that the evidence did not reach the level of equipoise as to whether a higher rating may be assigned.

The Veteran's PTSD is currently rated at 30 percent, and the Board finds that additional development is needed to determine if a higher rating is warranted.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including PTSD and stomach issues, render him unemployable from November 13, 2017 onward. The Board found that his physical and mental abilities were sufficient to perform the type of activities required by his former occupation prior to this date.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for increased ratings for PTSD, lumbar strain, right knee condition, and left knee condition due to outstanding VA treatment records.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection due to herbicide exposure for diabetes mellitus, type 2; loss of vision and use of a creative organ (likely referring to hand function); loss of fingernails; peripheral neuropathy; circulatory condition of the legs; bilateral hearing loss; stroke and related complications; and PTSD.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection due to issues with examinations and development of his claims. The claims are being returned for further development, including VA examinations.

The Veteran's appeal for increased ratings and service connection for PTSD and peripheral neuropathy of the upper extremities has been dismissed due to the appellant's withdrawal.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for the issuance of a supplemental statement of the case (SSOC) to address all issues on appeal, including initial compensable evaluation for service-connected headaches and service connection for PTSD and TBI residuals.

The Veteran is not competent to handle disbursement of VA funds due to his mental incapacity caused by PTSD and substance abuse.

The Veteran's claim of a higher initial rating for PTSD/MDD is denied. The claim of service connection for insomnia is granted.

The Veteran's PTSD is rated at 70 percent since April 27, 2009 and the appeal for a higher rating has been granted.

The Veteran's PTSD is rated at 30 percent, the maximum rating available for this condition. The Board found that his symptoms do not warrant a higher rating as they are consistent with the current 30 percent rating.

The Veteran's PTSD is granted a 50 percent rating.,Service connection for a respiratory disability is granted, but the claim is remanded due to conflicting evidence.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claim for a psychiatric disorder, specifically PTSD, due to inadequate examination and reasoning. The case is returned for further development.

The Veteran's claim for a total disability rating based on unemployability due to service-connected disabilities was denied as he did not meet the schedular requirements. The appeal is dismissed because the Veteran has not provided any information to support his claim and the Board cannot determine, based on the evidence of record, that he is unable to obtain or maintain a substantially gainful occupation as a result of a service-connected disability.