PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) decisions — 2020

The Veteran's increased rating claim for PTSD was denied, and he was granted a total disability rating based on individual unemployability (TDIU). The evidence showed significant impairment in work due to PTSD symptoms.

The Veteran's PTSD is rated at 50 percent from September 28, 2012 to June 1, 2015; 70 percent from June 1, 2015 to October 16, 2019; and 100 percent from October 16, 2019. The Veteran's PTSD is rated based on the severity of symptoms resulting in occupational and social impairment.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities do not meet the criteria for financial assistance for automobile or other conveyance and adaptive equipment, as his claimed conditions are not service-connected.

The Veteran's claim for an earlier effective date for PTSD service connection is denied. The Veteran's PTSD is now rated at 50%.

The Veteran's PTSD and MDD are currently rated at 70 percent, which is the maximum schedular rating for these conditions. The Board denied a higher rating as their symptoms do not meet the criteria for a 100 percent rating due to lack of total occupational and social impairment.

The Board granted service connection for Meniere’s syndrome or endolymphatic hydrops, tinnitus, and sleep apnea, along with an initial 50 percent rating for PTSD. The effective dates were assigned based on the date of the grant of service connection.

The Board has decided that the Veteran's claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including ADHD and PTSD due to personal assault, but not including schizophrenia or bipolar disorder, should be remanded. The VA examiner needs to provide a more detailed opinion regarding the presence of other diagnosed conditions during the appeal period.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection due to insufficient evidence regarding the Veteran's claimed conditions. Specifically, a VA examiner is needed to provide an opinion on whether there is a medical link between the Veteran’s current back condition and service.

The Board has remanded the case due to a lack of compliance with the remand instructions and an incomplete medical opinion regarding the Veteran's claimed acquired psychiatric condition, including PTSD and depression. The examiner was instructed to consider the appellant's observations of the Veteran’s changes after active duty service.

The Veteran's claim for an initial rating in excess of 70 percent for his service-connected PTSD is being remanded due to the failure to obtain VA treatment records and provide a VA examination.

The Veteran's service-connected major depression with PTSD is currently rated at 70 percent, and the Board has determined that a higher rating is not warranted.

The Veteran's claim for an increased rating of PTSD was denied by the Board, as his symptoms do not meet the criteria for a higher disability rating.

The Board has granted an initial disability rating of 70 percent for PTSD, finding that the Veteran's symptoms warrant this level of impairment.

The Board has decided to remand the cases of increased rating for PTSD and entitlement to TDIU due to the need for updated VA treatment records and an examination to assess the current severity of PTSD.

The Veteran's initial rating for PTSD was denied, and the case is remanded for further development regarding hearing loss, tinnitus, and TDIU.

The Veteran's claim for a disability rating in excess of 70 percent for PTSD has been denied. The Board found that the severity, frequency, and duration of his PTSD manifestations do not more closely approximate total occupational and social impairment.

The Veteran's TDIU claim is granted with an effective date of July 2, 2013. The service-connected PTSD has prevented the Veteran from securing and maintaining employment since at least that time.

The Veteran's death was caused by senility, which the Appellant argues may be related to his service-connected PTSD. The Board is unable to make a decision without an opinion from a VA examiner regarding whether the Veteran’s PTSD contributed to his death.,The AOJ must obtain the Veteran's complete service personnel records and determine if he served in the Philippine Commonwealth Army, as well as any missing treatment records.

The Veteran's initial rating for Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) is denied as the criteria for a higher than 10 percent rating have not been met. The TBI symptoms overlap with those of his co-morbid Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), and he currently receives a 70 percent rating for PTSD based on overlapping symptoms.

The Veteran's IHD is currently rated at 30 percent, and the Board has remanded to determine if a higher rating is warranted. The left forearm scar remains rated at 10 percent, with no change proposed.,PTSD was awarded a 50 percent rating from January 17, 2017 onwards, and the Veteran's TDIU claim is also being remanded.