PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) decisions — 2021

The Veteran's PTSD and peripheral neuropathy of the toes are remanded for further evaluation due to increased severity since his last VA examination.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's service-connected disabilities render him unable to secure and follow substantially gainful employment, thus granting a TDIU effective January 28, 2013.

The Veteran's petition to reopen his claim of service connection for an acquired psychiatric disability, including posttraumatic stress disorder and depressive disorder, was granted. Service connection is also granted for the residuals of the left scapula with a rating of 20 percent effective June 18, 2018.

The Veteran's PTSD with TBI has been granted a rating of 70 percent from March 31, 2020. The Veteran’s urge incontinence remains rated at 40 percent and is being remanded for further evaluation.

The Board has remanded the case due to the Veteran not completing a VA Form 21-8940, which is needed for TDIU determination. The Veteran was previously awarded PTSD and other service-connected disabilities.

The Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorder (including PTSD and GAD) is granted as service connected. The respiratory condition (including bronchitis and pneumonia) and hernia are remanded for further evaluation.

The Veteran's PTSD symptoms do not meet the criteria for a 100% disability rating, as they are more consistent with a 70% rating. The appeal is denied.

The Veteran withdrew his appeal for a higher rating for PTSD, resulting in the dismissal of this case.

The Veteran's PTSD with depressive disorder is granted a 30 percent disability evaluation for the period prior to January 2, 2020.

The Board has remanded the case due to inadequate examination and opinion regarding the Veteran's claimed acquired psychiatric disabilities, specifically PTSD. The Veteran is seeking service connection for PTSD, MDD, and GAD.

The Veteran's TDIU claim is remanded due to inconsistency between the conclusion of total occupational and social impairment by a VA examiner and the explanation provided. The Veteran needs to provide details about his employment history, and a new examination may be needed.

The Veteran's PTSD is rated at 70 percent since January 13, 2020. The rating was increased from a previous 30 percent.

The Veteran's PTSD and IHD were denied increased ratings, but TDIU was granted.

The Board has remanded the case for further development and consideration, including scheduling a VA examination to assess the Veteran's PTSD. The earlier effective date claims for TDIU and DEA benefits are also being considered.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities necessitate the need for regular aid and attendance, warranting special monthly compensation based on aid and attendance. The housebound criteria are dismissed as moot.

The Veteran is granted a total disability rating based on individual unemployability (TDIU) due to service-connected disabilities from February 1, 2012 to October 27, 2013 and from November 24, 2014 to July 23, 2015.

The Veteran's claim for an initial rating higher than 70% for PTSD with polysubstance dependence from October 10, 2019 was dismissed. An initial 70% rating for PTSD with polysubstance dependence prior to October 10, 2019 is granted and TDIU is also granted.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's service-connected PTSD, hearing loss, tinnitus, and pleural plaques have left him in need of regular aid and attendance due to his cognitive impairment caused by PTSD. The decision grants special monthly compensation based on this need.

The Board has remanded the case due to a duty to assist error, specifically regarding the adequacy of the December 2017 VA examination. The Veteran's claim will be reconsidered with an updated medical opinion.

The Veteran's PTSD was granted a 70 percent evaluation prior to February 27, 2020 and denied an increased rating thereafter.