PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) decisions — 2021

The Veteran's claim for PTSD was granted with an effective date of February 14, 2012. The original denial in July 2016 was not properly notified to the Veteran due to a return of the statement of the case by the U.S. Postal Service.

The Veteran's claim for TDIU prior to October 2, 2015 was denied as the evidence did not show that he could secure and follow substantially gainful employment due to his service-connected disabilities.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient evidence regarding the Veteran's claimed PTSD and anxiety disorder, specifically related to a verified in-service stressor.

The Veteran's service-connected PTSD rendered him unable to secure and follow a substantially gainful occupation as of October 10, 2015.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD and depression. The issue of entitlement to TDIU is remanded due to insufficient evidence regarding the impact of the Veteran's service-connected disabilities on his employability.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to the need for additional development, including obtaining VA and private treatment records and a medical examination.

The Board has reopened the Veteran's claim for service connection for PTSD and remanded to obtain a new examination to determine if any of the claimed conditions are related to active duty service.

The Veteran's PTSD is rated at 30 percent from November 26, 2012 to July 15, 2015 and at 70 percent since then. A TDIU rating is granted.

The Veteran's petition to reopen her claim for PTSD was granted, and she is now service-connected for an acquired psychiatric disability including PTSD. Her hypothyroidism rating has been increased to 30 percent.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection and disability ratings for various conditions, including bilateral hearing loss, left knee issues, PTSD, TMJ, tinea versicolor, hemorrhoids, GERD, and pseudofolliculitis barbae.

The Veteran's PTSD and depression were previously granted with a 50% rating, but the RO denied an increased rating to 70% or higher. The Board found that the symptoms did not meet criteria for a 70% rating prior to February 12, 2021, and found that they more nearly approximated a 70% rating beginning on February 12, 2021.

The Board has remanded the case due to issues with corroborating the Veteran's in-service stressor involving personal assault and need for a VA medical opinion regarding the relationship between any acquired psychiatric disability, including PTSD, and the alleged in-service stressor.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for PTSD due to outstanding VA outpatient treatment records from the Portland Vet Center. The AOJ is required to obtain a written statement explaining why authorization is needed and associate it with the record.

The Board has remanded the case for a new VA examination to determine if the Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorders are related to her military service and whether her poly substance abuse is aggravated by any diagnosed psychiatric conditions.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities did not render him unemployable prior to September 17, 2019. The Board found that the evidence does not support a finding of total disability due to service-connected conditions alone.

Your claim for service connection for PTSD has already been granted, and no additional benefits are available.

The Veteran's claims for an increased rating for PTSD and TDIU are being remanded due to the need for additional VA treatment records, clarification of employment history, and completion of forms.

The Veteran's service connection claim for PTSD is granted, and a rating of 30 percent for PFB as of December 17, 2019 is also granted. The remaining claims are either denied or remanded.

The Veteran's service-connected PTSD, CAD, and chronic sleep impairment make it impossible for him to work as a police officer or any other substantially gainful occupation. The Board has granted a total disability rating due to individual unemployability (TDIU) effective March 7, 2012.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to the need for clarification regarding whether PTSD can be diagnosed based on a reported stressor involving the death of the Veteran's fiancée during service. The claim will be reconsidered after any necessary development.