PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) decisions — 2020

The Veteran's special monthly compensation based on the need for aid and attendance of another person or on being housebound is denied because he does not meet the criteria due to his service-connected disabilities.

The Veteran's PTSD disability is currently rated at 50 percent, and the Board has ordered a new examination to assess the current severity of her condition. Additionally, the TDIU claim is remanded due to its inextricably intertwined nature with the PTSD rating issue.

The Veteran's PTSD disability is remanded due to the need for authorization of private treatment records and a VA examination.

The Veteran's PTSD is rated at 70 percent, effective from the date of this decision. The Board also granted a TDIU rating from August 26, 2014.

The Veteran's appeal for increased ratings for his psychiatric condition was dismissed as he withdrew the appeal in November 2019, stating satisfaction with the decision.

The Veteran's claims for tinnitus, PTSD, and bilateral hearing loss have been granted. The remaining issues of service connection for various conditions are remanded for additional development.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for an initial rating in excess of 30 percent prior to February 10, 2011, for PTSD and entitlement to a TDIU due to inadequate consideration of his reports of suicidal ideation and its impact on his occupational and social functioning. The case is also remanded for further adjudication of the Veteran's claims for SMC at the housebound rate.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection and TDIU due to incomplete development of evidence, including verification of in-service stressors. A new VA examination is needed to determine if PTSD or other psychiatric conditions are related to service.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including PTSD, low back strain, cervical strain, right ankle strain, tinnitus, eczema, and headaches, render him unable to obtain or maintain substantially gainful employment. The Board has granted a TDIU based on these conditions.

The Veteran's PTSD and left ear hearing loss are being remanded for further examination to determine their current severity.

The Veteran's PTSD is rated at 70 percent disabling, and a TDIU is granted from May 1, 2014. The appeal for an increased rating for PTSD was denied.

The Board has decided to remand the Veteran's claims for service connection due to incomplete records and the need for additional medical examinations. The claims will be reviewed again with the hope of obtaining missing records, conducting new VA examinations, and determining if there is a link between the Veteran's current conditions and his military service.

The Veteran's PTSD is rated at 50 percent, which the Veteran finds satisfactory. The rating reflects occupational and social impairment with reduced reliability and productivity.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for bilateral hearing loss was denied. The Veteran's forehead scar received a 30% initial disability rating.,The Veteran's left upper extremity scars were not rated higher than the current 20% and 10%. The Veteran's PTSD with cannabis and alcohol use disorder received an increased rating to 70%,Effective from January 28, 2015, service connection for PTSD was granted. Effective dates for cervical strain, lumbosacral strain, left upper extremity scars, forehead scar were also granted.

The Veteran's appeal has been dismissed due to his death. The issues of service connection for right ear hearing loss and an acquired psychiatric disorder (including PTSD) were returned to the Board, but as the appellant died during the pendency of the appeal, the Board does not have jurisdiction to proceed.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient evidence regarding the Veteran's in-service stressor and service connection history for PTSD. The AOJ must attempt to verify these details and conduct a new VA examination if necessary.

The Veteran has withdrawn his appeals for all the listed conditions, and thus the Board dismisses these claims.

The Board has granted an initial rating of 100 percent for the Veteran's PTSD, finding that it causes total occupational and social impairment.

The Veteran's service-connected PTSD did not render him unable to secure or maintain substantially gainful employment prior to June 1, 2017.

The Veteran's PTSD has been rated at 70 percent since October 22, 2007. The VA granted a TDIU effective from the same date due to his service-connected PTSD.