PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) decisions — 2020

The Veteran's arteriosclerotic heart disease is granted a 100% rating from November 1, 2015, through January 27, 2016.

The Veteran's PTSD has been rated at 50 percent, effective July 9, 2008. The rating for the left thigh shell fragment wound remains at 10 percent. TDIU is granted.

The Veteran withdrew his appeal, and the Board dismissed it due to lack of allegations of errors in the determination.

The Veteran's PTSD is granted a 70 percent rating, effective January 7, 2008. The ratings for diabetes mellitus and peripheral neuropathy remain at 40 percent.

The Veteran's PTSD symptoms have resulted in total occupational and social impairment, with gross impairment in thought processes or communication.,Prior to May 30, 2013, the Veteran’s diabetes mellitus required one or more daily injection of insulin, restricted diet, and regulation of activities.

The Veteran's appeals for service connection on multiple conditions have been withdrawn. The Board has remanded the claim of service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD.

The Board has remanded the case due to inadequate medical opinions regarding the Veteran's PTSD claim, particularly related to the claimed stressors during service.

The Veteran's appeal for a total disability rating due to individual unemployability (TDIU) has been dismissed as he withdrew his appeal prior to the Board making a decision.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection due to new and material evidence having been received. The issues of PTSD, an acquired psychiatric disorder (including PTSD and anxiety disorder), sleep disorder, TBI, head scar, and skull disorder are now pending.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection due to inadequate opinions provided by VA examiners. The issues include PTSD, right hand/finger disability, left knee and right knee disabilities, back disability, and neuropathy of the upper and lower extremities.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for earlier effective dates for service connection due to incomplete information provided by his attorney regarding a claim submitted with Mr. Lloyd Finklea in 1992.

Service connection for PTSD is granted. Service connection for a right knee disability is remanded.

The Veteran's appeal for a higher disability rating for PTSD prior to January 1, 2014 and TDIU prior to that date has been dismissed. A 50 percent disability rating is granted for PTSD from January 1, 2014.

The Veteran's service-connected psychiatric disorder, including PTSD and major depressive disorder, is rated at 100 percent effective June 30, 2014. Effective August 30, 2016, the Veteran is also entitled to SMC at the housebound rate.

The Board denied service connection for PTSD as there was no credible supporting evidence that the claimed in-service stressor actually occurred.

The Veteran is granted special monthly compensation (SMC) at the rate specified under 38 U.S.C. § 1114(r)(1), due to his service-connected posttraumatic stress disorder and coronary artery disease requiring regular aid and assistance.

The Veteran's left wrist disability is rated at 10 percent, and the appeal for a higher rating has been denied.,PTSD was initially rated at 30 percent prior to January 21, 2020, and this rating has also been denied. The TBI was also rated at 10 percent prior to January 21, 2020, and the appeal for a higher rating on this issue is also denied.,The Veteran's claim for Total Disability due to Individual Unemployability (TDIU) has been remanded.

The Board has found that additional development is needed to determine the nature and etiology of any acquired psychiatric disorders, including PTSD, major depressive disorder, anxiety, and an unspecified psychosocial circumstance. The Veteran's service records indicate he reported symptoms during service.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities have rendered her unable to secure and follow a substantially gainful occupation, resulting in the grant of TDIU. The claims for respiratory disorder and sleep apnea are remanded due to insufficient evidence.

The Board denied service connection for high blood pressure, left leg disability (including left knee disability), and PTSD. The Veteran's high blood pressure was not shown to have started in service or within one year of service discharge. Service treatment records did not show ongoing symptoms of hypertension during service. For the left leg disability, there is no evidence showing an injury or disease in service that caused current symptomology. The Board found that the Veteran's PTSD is related to a stressor from service.,The Board denied service connection for high blood pressure and left leg disability (including left knee disability). There was no indication of hypertension during service, nor were there any symptoms noted post-service until 2008. For the left leg disability, the Veteran did not provide evidence showing an injury or disease in service that caused current symptomology.