PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) decisions — 2021

The Veteran's claims for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, tension headaches, and TDIU have been dismissed due to the death of the appellant.

The Board has remanded the case due to the need for a VA examination and opinion regarding whether additional camera equipment is necessary for the Veteran's independent living goal.

The Veteran's PTSD is currently rated at 70 percent, effective December 26, 2019. The Board has remanded the case to consider new evidence and issue a supplemental statement of the case.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings, service connection, and secondary service connection are remanded due to the need for additional medical examinations and opinions.

The Veteran's PTSD prior to July 14, 2020 did not meet the criteria for a disability rating in excess of 50 percent.,From July 14, 2020, the Veteran's PTSD did not meet the criteria for a disability rating in excess of 70 percent.,The Veteran was denied entitlement to Total Disability based on Individual Employment Capability (TDIU) due to his service-connected PTSD.

The Board has remanded the case for further development, including obtaining an addendum opinion regarding the likely etiology of the diagnosed adjustment disorder with anxiety features. The Veteran's claims for service connection for a left knee condition and PTSD are denied.

The Veteran's PTSD has been rated at 70 percent, which is the highest rating available for this condition. The Board found that his symptoms do not warrant a higher rating as they are consistent with the current 70 percent evaluation.

The Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorder, diagnosed as PTSD, is granted due to a verified in-service stressor.

The Board has determined that the evidence is at least in equipoise as to whether the Veteran's diagnosed acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD, was incurred during his military service. The Board finds that the Veteran suffers from PTSD due to assault and harassment under DSM-5 criteria by VA and private psychologists, psychiatrists, and treatment providers.

The Veteran's PTSD has been rated at 70 percent since the period prior to September 30, 2016. A higher rating is denied for any portion of the appeal period.

The Veteran's service-connected PTSD prevented her from securing and following substantially gainful employment as of April 21, 2018.

A disability rating of 70 percent for PTSD is granted effective February 21, 2011.,An initial disability rating greater than 50 percent prior to February 21, 2011 is denied.,A total disability rating based on individual unemployability due to service-connected disabilities (TDIU) is granted effective August 1, 2010.

The Veteran's PTSD has been rated at 70 percent since the appeal period began, and there is no evidence to warrant a higher rating.

The Veteran's PTSD is rated at 70% and his right shoulder rotator cuff tendonitis is rated at 20%. The Board has remanded the case for further development.

The Veteran's PTSD is currently rated at 30 percent, and the Board has determined that this level of impairment does not warrant a higher evaluation.

The Board has granted a TDIU for the period from November 8, 2007 to May 1, 2017 due to service-connected PTSD preventing the Veteran from securing and following substantially gainful employment.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities do not preclude him from obtaining or retaining substantially gainful employment.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings and a TDIU were denied due to his failure to report for necessary VA examinations without good cause.

The Veteran was granted a TDIU prior to July 12, 2016 due to his service-connected disabilities. The claim of entitlement to a TDIU from July 12, 2016 is dismissed as moot because the Veteran received a 100% disability rating for prostate cancer and special monthly compensation (SMC) based on housebound status.

The Board has determined that additional development is needed for the Veteran's claims of service connection for various conditions, including back disability, headaches, diabetes mellitus, prostate cancer, bilateral foot condition, and an acquired psychiatric disorder. The claims are being remanded to obtain medical opinions regarding these issues.