PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) decisions — 2021

The Veteran's service-connected other specified trauma and stressor related disorder (claimed as PTSD) is granted an initial rating of 30 percent, but no higher.

The Veteran's PTSD was initially rated at 10 percent prior to April 16, 2016. It was then increased to 30 percent from April 16, 2016 through August 28, 2017 and to 70 percent since August 29, 2017.

The Board has remanded the case due to deficiencies in a previous VA opinion regarding service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD and depressive disorder. The examiner is requested to provide opinions on whether these conditions are related to military sexual trauma or service.

The Board has dismissed the claims for service connection of tinnitus and PTSD due to the Veteran's death during the appeal process.

The Board has granted service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder to include depression, insomnia disorder and PTSD, finding that the Veteran's current symptoms are related to his in-service stressors from service in Vietnam.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for an increased rating for PTSD, a prior effective date for service connection of PTSD, and TDIU due to insufficient evidence and need for further examination.

The Veteran's PTSD has been granted a rating of 70 percent prior to April 26, 2016. He is also granted TDIU prior to that date and SMC due to being housebound since June 29, 2012.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to insufficient evidence regarding the service connection for PTSD. The appellant's claim will be reviewed again with a VA examination to determine if his in-service helicopter incident is related to his current psychiatric disorders.

The Veteran's claims for PTSD, GAD, anxiety, depression, and sleep disorder are remanded due to the need for additional examinations and opinions regarding the nature and etiology of these conditions.

The Veteran was found to be unable to secure and maintain substantially gainful employment due to his service-connected PTSD, right elbow disabilities, and other conditions from March 9, 2001, to November 7, 2002.

The Veteran's appeal is dismissed because he died before the Board could make a decision on his claims for higher ratings and individual unemployability due to PTSD.

The Veteran's claim for an effective date earlier than March 5, 2019 for service connection of PTSD was granted. The earliest date of entitlement to service connection is March 23, 2018.

The Veteran's claim for a total disability rating based on unemployability due to service-connected disabilities is granted, effective July 1, 2008. The decision is based on the Veteran's service-connected PTSD and other disabilities that rendered him unable to secure or follow substantially gainful employment.

The Veteran's appeal was withdrawn before a decision could be made, so the case is dismissed.

The Board denied service connection for PTSD and other acquired psychiatric disorders, finding no evidence of a current diagnosis or link to service.

The Veteran requested a personal hearing and informal conference regarding his service connection claims. The Board has not scheduled these hearings, so the case is being remanded to do so.

The Board has granted service connection for an acquired psychiatric disability, including major depressive disorder and PTSD, as well as hypertension. The decision is based on new evidence provided by the Veteran regarding his in-service sexual assault.

The Veteran's claim for a higher initial rating on an extraschedular basis for his low back disability prior to May 23, 2011 was denied. The Veteran is in receipt of SMC based on need for aid and attendance due to loss of use of both feet.

The Board has granted service connection for PTSD, finding that the Veteran's current condition is due to a military sexual trauma (MST) in service. Service connection was denied for sinusitis as there is no evidence of such disability during or after service.

The Veteran's right lower extremity radiculopathy is currently rated at 20 percent, and his PTSD with post-concussion syndrome is rated at 70 percent. Both conditions are denied for higher ratings.