PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) decisions — 2021

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings and effective dates are being remanded due to the need to obtain Social Security Administration (SSA) records.

The Board has expanded the scope of the appeal to include consideration as to whether service connection may be awarded for any acquired psychiatric disorder. The case is remanded due to a duty to assist error.

The Veteran's claim for an increased rating in excess of 30 percent for migraines has been denied. The Veteran's claim for an increased rating in excess of 70 percent for PTSD with residuals of TBI has also been denied.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including PTSD, diabetes, right ankle injury, hearing loss, and tinnitus, have rendered him unable to secure or maintain substantially gainful employment. The Board has granted a total disability based upon individual unemployability (TDIU).

The Veteran is granted VR&E benefits for education to pursue a Juris Doctor (J.D.) due to her serious employment handicap and the need for additional education.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient verification of the Veteran's reported stressors, specifically Operation Gallant Eagle and a night jump training exercise. Additional development is needed to verify these events.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including PTSD, TBI residuals, and pes planus, have rendered him unable to secure or follow a substantially gainful occupation. The Board has granted the claim for Total Disability Rating Based on Individual Unemployability (TDIU).

The Veteran's major depressive disorder is granted service connection. Service connection for PTSD, hysterectomy, and hysterectomy scar are denied. The Veteran's fibromyalgia claim is remanded.

The Veteran's claim for an earlier effective date for a 70 percent rating for PTSD and TDIU was denied as the disability severity did not first meet the criteria within one year prior to August 14, 2012.

The Veteran's PTSD and CAD have been rated as 70 percent and 30 percent disabling, respectively. The appeal for increased ratings has been denied.

The Board has remanded the cases due to new evidence submitted by the Veteran's attorney, including articles and abstracts suggesting a relationship between PTSD and hypertension. The AOJ must obtain a medical opinion regarding whether PTSD caused or aggravated hypertension.

The Veteran's appeals for increased ratings and service connection were denied. The appeal was also remanded for additional development.

The Veteran's PTSD has been rated at 70 percent since March 25, 2015. The Board found that the symptoms of impaired impulse control and occupational/social impairment with deficiencies in most areas such as work, school, family relations, judgment, thinking, or mood more nearly approximated a 70 percent rating prior to March 25, 2015.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded due to the need for a new VA examination and retrospective medical opinion considering the aggregate effect of all his service-connected disabilities on his employability. The issues are related to TDIU and an initial evaluation in excess of 50 percent for PTSD prior to December 19, 2019.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection and TDIU due to a lack of compliance with previous remands. The Veteran's psychiatric condition, including PTSD, depression, and anxiety, is being evaluated again.

The Veteran's PTSD is being remanded for further evaluation and rating due to his testimony suggesting he is unable to work due to his symptoms.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for additional development due to incomplete service records and outstanding VA treatment records. The claims include service connection for acquired psychiatric conditions, residuals of venereal disease, prostatitis, prostate cancer, pleural plaques, and a bilateral knee condition.

The Board has decided to remand the Veteran's claims for service connection due to incomplete documentation and authorization requests. The Veteran is required to provide authorization for treatment records from Dr. CEMQ.

The Veteran's claim for TDIU from March 3, 2014 to October 7, 2021 is denied.,The Veteran's claim for TDIU after October 7, 2021 is dismissed as moot due to the grant of a 100 percent rating for PTSD.

The Veteran's skin condition and acquired psychiatric disorder (PTSD) are not service-connected. The case is remanded for further examination.