PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) decisions — 2020

The Veteran's GERD and PTSD were granted initial disability ratings, but the headaches were denied. The Board found that remand was necessary for additional development regarding service connection for a right eye disorder.

The Veteran's PTSD is rated at 70 percent, effective August 7, 2015. The Board also granted TDIU prior to August 7, 2015.

The Board has remanded the case due to incomplete evidence and a need for an addendum medical opinion regarding the Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD, depression, and anxiety.

The Veteran's PTSD, bilateral knee instability, and diabetes have resulted in a total disability rating based on individual unemployability effective July 21, 2015.

The Board has remanded the case for additional development regarding service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder and diabetes mellitus, type II.

The Board has granted service connection for PTSD, finding that the Veteran's current diagnosis is related to in-service stressors involving fear of hostile military or terrorist activity.

The Veteran's PTSD with MDD resulted in occupational and social impairment, but not total impairment. The Board granted a 70% rating for the period prior to March 11, 2017.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for sinusitis, hypertension, and an acquired psychiatric disorder (dysthymic disorder and PTSD) as there is no evidence of a nexus between these conditions and his military service.

The Veteran's appeals for increased ratings, reopening of service connection claims, and total disability rating based on individual unemployability have been dismissed due to his death.

The Board has decided that the Veteran's claims for service connection for an acquired psychiatric condition, to include PTSD, and entitlement to total disability due to individual unemployability (TDIU) are remanded. The reasons for this decision include the need for a new medical opinion regarding the nature and etiology of any diagnosed psychiatric disorder.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient evidence regarding service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD, persistent depressive disorder, and anxiety. The Veteran's claim will be reconsidered with additional development.

The Veteran's PTSD symptoms have been rated at 70 percent for over a year, but the Board found that they do not meet or approximate the criteria for a higher rating.

The Veteran's appeal for eligibility for specially adapted housing and special home adaptation grant was denied as he does not meet the criteria for either benefit due to his service-connected disabilities.

The Veteran is granted an initial disability rating of 50 percent for PTSD and unspecified depressive disorder prior to July 22, 2013.

The Board has granted the Veteran's petitions to reopen his claims for service connection for right shoulder disability, acquired mental health disorder (PTSD), other specified trauma and stressor related disorder (stressor disorder), irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), and tinnitus. The issues of entitlement to service connection for these conditions have been remanded.

The Veteran's appeal is REMANDED for additional examinations and evaluations to determine the current nature and etiology of his claimed conditions.

The Veteran's PTSD has been rated at 70 percent since March 2015, reflecting significant occupational and social impairment. The Board found that the symptoms do not meet criteria for a higher rating or total disability due to service-connected conditions.

The Veteran's PTSD is currently rated at 70 percent prior to November 3, 2017 and denied for a higher rating.,For the period from November 3, 2017 forward, the Veteran's PTSD is rated at 70 percent.

The Veteran's PTSD is rated at 100 percent effective November 5, 2020, due to total occupational and social impairment.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities did not preclude him from securing and following a substantially gainful occupation.