PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) decisions — 2020

The Veteran's claims of entitlement to increased ratings for PTSD and service connection for G-6PD deficiency are remanded due to the need for additional evidence and examinations.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, to include PTSD, and for increased ratings for left knee patella femoral syndrome and chronic left ankle sprain have been denied. The Veteran was found not to meet the criteria for a diagnosis of PTSD or social phobia at any time during the period on appeal.

The Veteran's PTSD was rated at 50 percent prior to October 20, 2016 and granted a 70 percent rating from that date onward.,The Board found the criteria for a higher disability rating were not met prior to October 20, 2016.

The Board has remanded the claims of entitlement to service connection for a psychiatric disability, including PTSD, and entitlement to a total disability rating based on individual unemployability (TDIU) due to incomplete documentation in the Veteran's claims file.

The Board granted service connection for a low back disorder, but denied earlier effective dates for bilateral pes planus and PTSD.,Service connection was established for a lumbar spine disorder.

The Veteran's appeals for earlier effective dates and higher ratings have been dismissed due to the withdrawal of the appeal by the Veteran.

The Veteran is granted a total disability rating based on individual unemployability (TDIU) due to service-connected disabilities, as his multiple service-connected conditions make him unable to obtain and maintain regular substantially gainful employment.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities rendered him unable to secure or follow a substantially gainful occupation as of May 27, 2011.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection due to incomplete verification of his periods of active duty with the Minnesota Army Reserve National Guard and lack of associated service treatment records.

The Board has granted the reopening of claims for service connection for bilateral hearing loss, tinnitus, an acquired psychiatric disorder (including PTSD), fibromyalgia, chronic fatigue syndrome, and a respiratory disability (COPD). Service connection is now established for these conditions.

The Veteran's appeals for establishing service connection for PTSD and Hepatitis C have been dismissed due to the death of the appellant.

The Board has remanded the case due to issues with scheduling a VA examination for PTSD and verifying an in-service stressor. The cardiac disability claim is also remanded as it is intertwined with the psychiatric disability claim.

The Veteran's claims for service connection and increased ratings are being remanded due to the need for further examinations and opinions regarding his gastrointestinal disorder, knee disabilities, and PTSD.

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

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for a kidney condition, an acquired psychiatric disorder (claimed as PTSD), and various musculoskeletal conditions. The effective date for the grant of service connection for bilateral hearing loss was set at September 12, 2017. All other issues have been remanded.

The Veteran's appeals for depression, PTSD, and squamous cell carcinoma have been dismissed. The appeal for a right upper arm condition is remanded.

The Veteran's service-connected PTSD and Major Depressive Disorder are rated at a 70 percent evaluation since March 18, 2017, reflecting severe symptomatology resulting in occupational and social impairment with deficiencies in most areas.

The Veteran's claim for an increased disability rating for PTSD prior to October 11, 2017, and in excess of 70 percent thereafter was denied.,The Board found that the Veteran did not meet the criteria for a higher disability rating under the General Rating Formula for Mental Disorders.

The Veteran's claim for an earlier effective date for a 70% rating for PTSD is denied as there was no factually ascertainable increase in his PTSD symptoms during the one-year period prior to July 17, 2017.

The Veteran's left ear hearing loss is rated at zero percent, and the claim for a higher rating is denied.,The Veteran's PTSD is currently rated at 70 percent. The claim for an increased rating to 100 percent is denied.