PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) decisions — 2020

The Veteran's PTSD with cannabis use disorder is rated at a 100 percent disability rating as of November 13, 2018.,An effective date earlier than November 13, 2018 for the grant of a 70 percent or 100 percent disability rating for service-connected PTSD with cannabis use disorder is denied.,The Veteran's claim for TDIU due to service-connected PTSD with cannabis use disorder is moot as he has been granted a 100 percent disability rating.

The Veteran's PTSD symptoms prior to September 3, 2013 did not meet the criteria for a disability rating in excess of 30 percent.,Since September 3, 2013, the Veteran’s PTSD symptoms have met the criteria for a 70 percent disability rating.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to insufficient evidence regarding the Veteran's psychiatric disabilities, and a new VA examination is required.

The Veteran's appeal for an increased rating for coronary artery disease was denied, and his claim for TDIU was also denied. The Board found that the Veteran did not meet the schedular criteria for a higher initial rating or TDIU based on service-connected disabilities.

The Veteran's cognitive disorder with recurrent major depression, paranoia, and PTSD is rated at 100 percent from January 11, 2010 to October 5, 2017.,SMC based on need for regular aid and attendance of another person was granted from January 11, 2010 to October 5, 2017.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including PTSD, carpal tunnel syndrome, and diabetes mellitus, prevent him from securing or following a substantially gainful occupation. The Board has granted the TDIU rating.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings for PTSD and bilateral hearing loss, as well as his claim for TDIU prior to April 6, 2018, are being remanded due to the need for additional development of evidence.

The Veteran's appeal for an increased disability rating in excess of 10 percent for tinnitus has been dismissed. The claims for increased ratings for PTSD and bilateral hearing loss, as well as the claim for TDIU based on service-connected disabilities, are being remanded.

The Board has remanded the case due to the need for further development and examination, including consideration of the Veteran's MST claim and potential service connection for his diagnosed mental disorders.

The Veteran's service connection claims for polysubstance abuse and right ear hearing loss have been dismissed or denied, respectively. The Board has remanded the issues of service connection for psychiatric disability (including major depression with psychotic features and PTSD), low back disability, and bilateral shoulder disability.

The Board has decided to remand the case for several reasons, including obtaining additional VA treatment records and attempting to obtain Social Security Administration (SSA) disability records. A new VA examination is also required to assess the current severity of the Veteran's PTSD.

The Veteran's PTSD is rated at 50 percent, but the evidence does not support a higher rating.,Service connection for prediabetes and enlarged prostate as a result of exposure to herbicides was denied.

The Board has granted an effective date of March 29, 1991 for the award of service connection for acquired psychiatric disorder. The case is remanded to determine if a TDIU should have an earlier effective date.

The Board has remanded the case due to the need for a VA examination and additional medical records, as well as clarification of which hospital the Veteran was treated at after his attack in December 1972.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for polyuria (as secondary to type II diabetes mellitus) and PTSD have been dismissed due to the death of the appellant.

The Board has granted a rating of 50 percent for PTSD with TBI and recurrent major depressive disorder with psychotic features from January 9, 2012 to June 20, 2019.

The Veteran's claim for a higher disability rating for his service-connected PTSD has been denied. The evidence does not show that the condition has resulted in significant occupational and social impairment, warranting a higher rating.

The Board has remanded the case for further action due to inadequate reasons and bases in its denial of a higher rating for PTSD, as well as failure to address whether TDIU was raised by record. The Veteran's claims will be reconsidered with consideration of all relevant evidence.

The Veteran's appeal for service connection for PTSD was dismissed due to their death.

The Veteran's appeal for an initial evaluation in excess of 50 percent for service-connected posttraumatic stress disorder has been dismissed due to the death of the Veteran.