PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) decisions — 2020

The Veteran's PTSD prior to April 17, 2019 did not meet the criteria for a rating in excess of 50 percent due to occupational and social impairment with deficiencies in most areas.

The Board has remanded the case due to incomplete documentation from examiners and issues related to effective dates for service connection.

The Veteran's claim for PTSD was denied as there is no evidence of a current diagnosis. The claims for increased ratings for her left hip condition were also denied.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient evidence regarding the Veteran's claimed acquired psychiatric disorder, including depression and PTSD. The Veteran needs to provide authorization for VA treatment records related to his depression and any other relevant records. He should also provide details about alleged in-service incidents that may have caused his current conditions.

The Veteran's PTSD with TBI resulted in occupational and social impairment with reduced reliability and productivity, warranting a 70 percent rating.

The Board has decided that the Veteran's service connection claims for a bilateral wrist condition and an acquired psychiatric disorder are not granted. The case is being remanded to gather more information.

The Board has remanded the cases for readjudication based on additional evidence received since the last decision.

The Veteran's left ear hearing loss does not meet the criteria for a disability under VA regulations.,Service connection for an acquired psychiatric disability, including PTSD, MDD, and generalized anxiety disorder is remanded due to unverified stressors and need for further examination.,Service connection for a right thigh disability is remanded as there are no current medical records linking the condition to service.,Service connection for a right ankle disability is remanded due to pre-existing conditions that may have been aggravated by service.

The Board has granted an effective date of September 30, 2011 for the award of service connection for PTSD with major depressive disorder, alcohol use disorder, and bruxism. The decision is based on the Veteran's clinical manifestations of PTSD in August 2010 and his timely claim received by VA on September 30, 2011.

The Board has reopened the Veteran's claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD. The case is remanded to obtain a medical opinion regarding whether any current psychiatric disorders are related to the Veteran's military service.

The Veteran's service connection for residuals of TBI and PTSD prior to April 1, 2016 is granted. The rating assigned for PTSD prior to April 1, 2016 is increased to 70 percent.

The Board has remanded the case due to an inadequate opinion regarding the relationship between the Veteran's current acquired psychiatric disabilities and his service. The case will be returned for further examination and a new opinion.

The Veteran's initial compensable evaluation for bilateral hearing loss is denied. The Veteran was granted a 100% evaluation for PTSD and mild neurocognitive disorder from October 15, 2012 to March 16, 2015.

The Veteran's appeals for increased disability ratings and TDIU have been dismissed due to his withdrawal of the appeals.

The Veteran's appeal for a rating in excess of 50 percent for PTSD prior to April 17, 2013 is being remanded due to the need for additional evidence. The case will also be reviewed to consider SSA records.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for an initial compensable disability rating for tension headaches, secondary to PTSD, finding that there was no evidence of characteristic prostrating attacks.

The Veteran's claims for service connection have been remanded due to the need for further medical evaluation and opinion regarding the etiology of his conditions.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities render him unable to secure and maintain substantially gainful employment, warranting a TDIU.

The Board has remanded several issues related to service connection for various disabilities, including low back, knee, ankle, and foot injuries, as well as an acquired psychiatric disorder. The Veteran's claims are being reviewed due to the need for additional medical examinations.

The Veteran's PTSD is currently rated at 30 percent, and the Board has decided to remand the case for further development.