PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) decisions — 2020

The Board has remanded the case due to its inextricably intertwined nature with other pending appeals for service connection. The appellant's eligibility for CHAMPVA benefits will be reconsidered after these appeals are resolved.

The Veteran's PTSD is rated at 30 percent, the lowest available rating under the General Rating Formula for Mental Disorders. The Board found that his symptoms did not warrant a higher rating as they were consistent with a 30 percent disability level.

The Veteran's claim for an effective date prior to December 6, 2010 for the rating of 70 percent for PTSD is denied.,Service connection for a jaw disability, to include TMJ and bruxism, due to service or service-connected disability is granted.,The criteria for a disability rating in excess of 70 percent for PTSD are not met.,The Veteran's claim for a total disability rating based on individual unemployability due to service-connected disabilities (TDIU) prior to December 6, 2010 is denied.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for an earlier effective date for TDIU and DEA benefits, finding that he did not meet the schedular criteria for a TDIU prior to May 8, 2018, and thus was not entitled to such benefits. The decision also noted that the Veteran's service-connected disabilities did not preclude him from engaging in substantially gainful employment prior to May 8, 2018.

The Board has granted service connection for PTSD, finding that the Veteran's current diagnosis is related to a fear of hostile military or terrorist activity during his service.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for PTSD and Major Depressive Disorder (MDD) were denied as there was no evidence of a stressor event or other in-service injury that could be linked to the current conditions. The Board found insufficient evidence to corroborate the Veteran's claimed stressors, which are required for service connection under certain circumstances.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for an increased rating for PTSD and TDIU due to conflicting medical evidence regarding the severity of his PTSD. A new VA examination is needed to address these issues.

The Veteran's cervical spine disability and PTSD were denied service connection due to lack of evidence linking these conditions to his military service.,Service connection for vertigo was also denied as there is no current diagnosis or evidence of a vertigo disability.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder has been reopened, and he is now granted service connection. His lumbar spine disability remains rated at 20 percent. The Board also found that the evidence supports a grant of service connection for Parkinson's disease.

The Veteran's PTSD is granted a 70 percent rating, but not higher. The appeal for TDIU due to service-connected disability is remanded.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD and depression, finding that there was no evidence of a current disability related to active duty service.

The Board has granted the Veteran's claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD, adjustment disorder, and depressive disorder with alcohol use. The evidence shows that his condition is related to his experiences in Iraq.

The Veteran's left knee disability and mental health conditions are being remanded for further evaluation. The VA will obtain any outstanding records, schedule the Veteran for examinations to assess his current condition, and determine if there is new evidence that warrants reopening of his claims.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including PTSD, diabetes, peripheral neuropathy of the left lower extremity, and coronary artery disease (CAD), have rendered him unable to secure or follow substantially gainful employment since May 20, 2013. The Board has granted TDIU from that date. However, prior to May 20, 2013, the Veteran did not meet the schedular requirements for TDIU.

The Veteran is found to be unemployable due to service-connected disabilities, specifically PTSD and migraines, since July 21, 2008. The decision grants TDIU on an extraschedular basis effective from that date.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's psychiatric disability, including PTSD, is related to his active service and grants service connection for this condition.

The Board denied the reopening of the claim for service connection for PTSD because no new and material evidence was submitted to show a current diagnosis or an in-service stressor event.

The Board has denied revising the October 2007 rating decision on CUE, but has remanded several service connection claims for additional development.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to insufficient evidence regarding the Veteran's claimed acquired psychiatric disorder, including posttraumatic stress disorder. The decision is pending further examination and verification of the in-service stressor.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD, due to incomplete development and lack of proper notification.