PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) decisions — 2020

The Veteran withdrew his appeal for a higher rating of 70 percent for PTSD, which was already granted and at the maximum schedular rating.

The appeal for service connection for PTSD is dismissed. The issues of initial evaluations and TDIU are remanded.

The Veteran's claims for service connection and increased ratings are being remanded due to the need for additional medical examinations and development of his records.

The Veteran's service-connected PTSD prevents him from obtaining and retaining substantially gainful employment, meeting the criteria for a total disability rating based on individual unemployability (TDIU).

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities do not cause the need for regular aid and attendance of another person, as his limitations are due to nonservice-connected conditions.

The Board has dismissed all claims due to the death of the appellant.

The Veteran's claim for an earlier effective date of June 10, 2013 for the increased evaluation of 70 percent for service-connected PTSD has been granted. The case is remanded to assess the current severity of his PTSD and determine if a higher rating is warranted.

The Veteran's appeal for an earlier effective date for PTSD service connection is dismissed. For the entire rating period on appeal, a 50 percent rating for PTSD is granted.

The Veteran's claim of service connection for PTSD is granted to reopen, and the case is remanded for further development.

The Board has granted service connection for sleep apnea and remanded the issues of service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder (including PTSD and anxiety disorder) and hypertension.

The Board has remanded the case for further development, including obtaining a VA examination to address the Veteran's headaches and clarifying the assigned rating for his right knee surgical scar. The service connection claim for PTSD remains denied.

The Veteran is seeking a total disability rating based on individual unemployability (TDIU) for the period from November 15, 2006 to November 3, 2011. The Board has determined that his service-connected disabilities do not meet the percentage standards set forth in § 4.16(a). However, he is unable to secure and follow a substantially gainful occupation due to PTSD. The case is being remanded for further extraschedular consideration.

The Board denied service connection for PTSD and unspecified Major Neurocognitive Disorder, finding no nexus to service despite reported stressors. The Veteran's current diagnosis of unspecified Major Neurocognitive Disorder is attributed to his cognitive decline over time.

The Veteran's PTSD is rated at 70 percent, but not higher, due to occupational and social impairment with deficiencies in most areas.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for increased ratings for hypertension, low back disability, PTSD, left lower extremity radiculopathy, left knee disability, right knee disability, and low back scar. The effective date for the grant of service connection for a left knee scar was also denied.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to insufficient evidence and need for further examination. The Veteran's claim of service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD, is being reviewed.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for a disability rating and TDIU due to incomplete records and need for updated VA treatment records, as well as for an examination of his PTSD.

The Board has granted service connection for PTSD, finding that the Veteran's current diagnosis is related to military sexual trauma she experienced during her active service.

The Veteran's PTSD with depression is currently rated at 70 percent, and the Board has determined that a higher rating is not warranted based on the severity of his symptoms.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD, and entitlement to a total disability rating based on individual unemployability (TDIU) due to lack of substantial compliance with previous development requests.