PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) decisions — 2021

The Board has determined that the Veteran's service-connected PTSD has rendered him unable to secure and follow a substantially gainful occupation, granting his TDIU claim.

The Veteran's TDIU rating is granted as he cannot perform physical labor due to his service-connected neck condition and PTSD, making him unable to sustain sedentary employment.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for PTSD was granted effective March 21, 2017. The diagnosis of PTSD arose on March 15, 2017.

The Veteran's PTSD has been rated at 50% since July 24, 2013. The Board has granted a 70% rating for PTSD and remanded the issue of TDIU.

The Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorders, including PTSD and major depressive disorder, are related to his active duty service. Service connection for hypertension is remanded due to conflicting evidence.

The Board has decided that the Veteran's claim for an increased rating for PTSD should be remanded to obtain additional medical records, including any private treatment records relevant to his PTSD.

The Veteran's appeals for service connection for PTSD and sleep apnea have been dismissed due to the death of the Veteran.

The Veteran's PTSD with major depressive disorder was found to be manifested by irritability, panic attacks, near-constant depression, and suicidal ideation. The Board determined that the symptoms did not meet the criteria for a 100% rating but approximated those of a 70% rating. Therefore, the claim for a higher rating was denied. Additionally, the Veteran's service-connected disabilities were found to render him unable to secure or follow substantially gainful employment, leading to a grant of TDIU.

The Veteran's appeal for service connection for hearing loss was withdrawn by the Veteran during his hearing before the Board.,Service connection is granted for cystic acne, posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), a low back disability, left lower extremity radiculopathy, and right knee disability. Service connection is denied for a right ankle disability.

The Veteran's claim for PTSD was initially denied in June 2005, but the VA later granted service connection based on additional relevant service personnel records received after the initial denial. The effective date of this grant is set at the earliest receipt of the claim, which was June 29, 2004.

The Board has granted service connection for an acquired psychiatric disability, to include PTSD, phobias of snakes, and adjustment disorder with mixed anxiety and depressed mood. The Veteran's in-service stressors have been corroborated, and he was diagnosed with PTSD.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim of service connection for PTSD, finding no clear and unmistakable error in the October 2010 rating decision. The evidence did not support a personal assault during service or testimony against an attacker.

The Board has remanded the case due to a need for a medical opinion regarding whether the Appellant was 'insane' at the time of his misconduct in service, which would potentially remove the bar to VA benefits.

The Veteran's claim for a separate rating for neurological residuals of bilateral hydrocele with left testicular echotexture, residuals of groin injury is denied. The Board also granted TDIU as of March 2, 2015.

The Veteran's PTSD and back condition have been remanded for further development. The initial rating for PTSD remains at 50 percent, effective May 26, 2010.

The Board has dismissed the appeals as the appellant died during the pendency of the appeal.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for PTSD, bilateral hearing loss, tinnitus, and vitiligo due to insufficient evidence or lack of a nexus between service and these conditions.

The Veteran's PTSD and TDIU ratings are being remanded due to the need for updated examinations and records.

The Veteran withdrew their appeals concerning the issues of PTSD, right shoulder trapezius strain, migraine headaches, right knee disability, and bilateral hearing loss.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection due to insufficient evidence and need for further development, including obtaining private treatment records and corroborating in-service stressors.