PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) decisions — 2020

The Board has granted service connection for the cause of the Veteran's death, which resolves the appellant's claims for dependency and indemnity compensation under 38 U.S.C. § 1318 and nonservice-connected survivor’s pension benefits.

The Board has decided that the Veteran's hepatitis C is not service-connected, but has remanded for further development regarding his psychiatric disorder claims.

The Veteran's PTSD with TBI is rated at 100 percent for the entire appeal period, from July 5, 2012 to July 5, 2020.

The Veteran's service connection claim for bilateral hearing loss was denied, while his PTSD received an increased rating to 70% from August 19, 2010, to the present. The appeal is mixed as some issues were granted and others not.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to incomplete records and need for a new psychiatric examination.

The Veteran's PTSD is rated at 50 percent since the beginning of the appeal period, effective February 19, 2020. The rating remains unchanged as his symptoms do not meet the criteria for a higher rating.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, rhinitis, and ulcer disorder with gastritis due to potential issues with evidence and need for further examination.

The Veteran's service connection claims for various conditions are being remanded due to the need for additional medical examinations and records.

The Veteran's PTSD is granted a disability rating of 70 percent, effective from the date of this decision. The issue of increased ratings for a back disability and left knee disability remains pending.

The Veteran's claim for an increased rating for PTSD is being remanded due to the failure of the Veteran to attend a scheduled VA examination. The Board will schedule another VA examination and ensure proper notification.

The Veteran's PTSD is rated at a 70 percent disability rating since prior to May 10, 2010. From March 15, 2008, the Veteran is granted TDIU based on his service-connected disabilities.

The Board has granted service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder including PTSD, mood disorder, and depressive disorder. Service connection was denied for a sleep disorder secondary to the aforementioned conditions.

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

The Veteran's appeal for an earlier effective date of the increased rating for PTSD was denied. The Board found that the Veteran did not meet the criteria for a 50 percent rating prior to February 17, 2016.,Service connection for hypothyroidism and hypertension were both denied as there is no probative evidence showing these conditions existed before or during service.

The Veteran's PTSD is currently rated at 70 percent prior to June 8, 2017, and at 100 percent effective from May 4, 2020. The case is being remanded for further development including obtaining SSA records.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to insufficient opinions regarding whether the Veteran's service-connected disabilities render him in need of regular aid and attendance or housebound. The case will be returned for further development.

The Veteran's bilateral hearing loss is rated at 10 percent, effective February 1, 2017.,The Veteran meets the criteria for a TDIU due to his service-connected disabilities.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities do not prevent him from obtaining and retaining substantially gainful employment, as he has the physical and mental ability to perform sedentary work.

The Board has remanded the case for further development and readjudication due to incomplete records and need for additional information regarding employment status.

The Veteran's claim for a higher disability rating and an earlier effective date for service connection of PTSD were denied. The Board found that the current ratings adequately reflect the severity of the Veteran's PTSD, but remanded to determine if there was any prior claims or communications that could be construed as a claim for his PTSD.