PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) decisions — 2021

The Veteran's PTSD is rated at 70 percent, effective August 29, 2016. The Board found that the Veteran’s symptoms more closely approximate a 70 percent disability rating due to social and occupational impairment with deficiencies in most areas.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for PTSD was granted, and the Board dismissed the case as there is no longer a controversy to decide.

The Board has determined that the Veteran did not receive notice of the April 2010 denial and thus, the decision is not final. The claims are being remanded for further action.

The Board denied service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder (claimed as PTSD) because there is no evidence of a current diagnosed psychiatric disability.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient evidence regarding the Veteran's PTSD diagnosis and its relation to service. A new VA examination is needed.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection due to insufficient evidence regarding her left eye disability and psychiatric disorder.

The Veteran's right ear hearing loss and acquired psychiatric disorder (including PTSD and depression) are granted. The left foot disability rating is restored to 20 percent, effective November 1, 2018. A separate 10% rating for plantar fasciitis is granted.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded due to the need for additional evidence and consideration of certain records, including a private psychological evaluation from April 2008. The issues on appeal are related to PTSD ratings.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disability, including PTSD and depression, due to insufficient evidence of a mental health diagnosis conforming to DSM-V criteria.

The Board has dismissed all claims for service connection and evaluations related to the veteran's disabilities, as the appellant died during the pendency of the appeal.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to non-compliance with previous directives and because some theories of entitlement need to be addressed. The Veteran's service-connected post-concussive headaches may affect his other psychiatric disorders, but this needs further clarification.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities did not prevent him from obtaining or maintaining substantially gainful employment prior to April 2, 2014.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to the Veteran's inability to attend a VA examination. The Veteran is required to undergo another VA examination for his psychiatric disorder claim, including PTSD.

The Veteran's claim for a rating in excess of 70 percent for PTSD is granted, and his claim for service connection for TBI is also granted. The claims for increased ratings for migraine headaches and erectile dysfunction are remanded.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient evidence regarding the nature and etiology of the Veteran's MDD. The claims for PTSD and MDD are being reviewed.

PTSD has been rated at 70 percent since February 24, 2017 and a 50 percent rating prior to that date.,The Veteran is also granted total disability based on individual unemployability (TDIU) from February 24, 2017.

The Board has remanded the case due to a lack of VA examination, and requests that the Veteran undergo an appropriate VA examination by a contract provider.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient evidence regarding whether the Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD, depression, and dysthymic disorder, was preexisting and not aggravated by service. The Veteran testified that his mental health condition worsened in service due to an assault and oral surgery.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to the need for a VA examination and medical opinion regarding the etiology of any currently demonstrated acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD. The Veteran's service in mortuary affairs is considered relevant to his claimed stressors.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for PTSD has been reopened, and the Board is remanding all other issues on appeal.