PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) decisions — 2021

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities have prevented him from securing or following substantially gainful employment, and he is granted a TDIU since December 6, 2016. Effective December 6, 2016, the Veteran is also granted SMC at the housebound rate.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings for somatoform pain syndrome disorder with recurrent major depression and PTSD, as well as tinnitus, have been denied. The maximum schedular rating has already been assigned for these conditions.

The Board has granted service connection for cervical spine and low back disabilities, as well as peripheral neuropathy of the left and right upper extremities. Service connection is also granted for an acquired psychiatric condition (including PTSD and MDD).,Service connection was denied for sleep apnea due to a lack of evidence linking it to the Veteran's service-connected musculoskeletal disabilities.

The Veteran's claim for a higher rating for his PTSD is being remanded due to the need for a new examination.

The Veteran's claim for an initial evaluation in excess of 30 percent for PTSD is being remanded due to the submission of additional evidence not previously considered by the AOJ.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for a total disability rating based on individual unemployability (TDIU) due to service-connected disabilities, finding that there is not sufficient evidence to show he was unable to obtain or maintain substantially gainful employment.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to failure to comply with previous remand directives and a potential material change in the Veteran's PTSD condition. The Veteran needs to provide VA Form 21-4142 for any outstanding private treatment records, and a new VA examination is needed to assess his current PTSD severity.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including Parkinson's disease and its complications, prevent him from obtaining or maintaining substantially gainful employment.

The Veteran's PTSD is currently rated at 50 percent prior to November 19, 2020 and was granted a higher rating of 50 percent from that date. The Board found the evidence at least in equipoise for a 50 percent rating.

The Veteran's service-connected PTSD has been granted a 70 percent disability rating, reflecting significant occupational and social impairment.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient evidence regarding service connection for acquired psychiatric disorders, including PTSD. The Veteran's claims are related to in-service explosions and he is seeking direct service connection.

The Veteran's PTSD has resulted in total occupational and social impairment for the entire period on appeal, warranting a 100% disability rating. The Veteran is also entitled to special monthly compensation (SMC) for the entire appeal period.

The Veteran's appeal is remanded due to the need for additional development, including obtaining treatment records from Jewish Family and Children's Services and SSA disability records.

The Veteran's appeal for higher ratings for PTSD and TDIU is being remanded due to insufficient medical evidence on file, requiring a new examination.

The Veteran's claim for PTSD was granted with an effective date of August 28, 1997 due to clear and unmistakable error (CUE) in the initial September 1998 rating decision.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for PTSD for treatment purposes only has been granted, making the appeal moot.

The Board has denied service connection for schizophrenia and remanded the claim of service connection for an acquired psychiatric disability other than schizophrenia. The case is being returned to the agency of original jurisdiction (AOJ) for further development.

The Veteran's claims for service connection have been remanded due to the need for additional medical examinations and opinions. The appeals are related to various musculoskeletal conditions, PTSD, and a respiratory disorder.

The Veteran's appeal for an initial rating in excess of 50 percent for PTSD has been denied. The Board has also remanded the issue of service connection for right ankle wound residuals due to conflicting medical opinions.

The Veteran's PTSD symptoms are manifested by impaired impulse control and near continuous panic. The Board has granted a 70 percent rating for PTSD, which is the maximum available under VA regulations.