PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) decisions — 2021

The Veteran's service connection claim for a psychiatric disorder, including PTSD and Adjustment Disorder, is denied.,A total disability rating based on individual unemployability from December 5, 2019, is granted. The Veteran's peripheral neuropathy of the right lower extremity and left lower extremity claims are remanded.

The Board has granted service connection for tinnitus on a presumptive basis due to noise exposure in service. The Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD and depression, as well as his dry eyes and skin disability (claimed as eczema) are remanded for further development. Hearing loss is also remanded.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for additional development, including obtaining missing service treatment records and verifying claimed stressors. The Veteran is also to be provided with a new examination for his psychiatric disorder.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, to include PTSD, and residuals of a concussion due to lack of evidence supporting these conditions during his military service.

The Veteran's claim for a TDIU rating on an extraschedular basis during the period from December 5, 2016, to April 30, 2017, is being referred to the Director of Compensation Service for consideration. The Board will not have jurisdiction to adjudicate this claim until it is so referred and considered.

The Veteran's appeal is remanded for additional development regarding her employment history and current impairment due to service-connected disabilities.

The Veteran's psychiatric disability, specifically PTSD, was granted a 100% rating from November 18, 2013 to July 30, 2015. The claim for an increased rating prior to this date is denied.

Prior to March 21, 2017, the Veteran's PTSD was rated at 50 percent and denied a higher rating.,From March 21, 2017, the Veteran's PTSD was rated at 70 percent and denied a higher rating.,The Veteran's lumbar strain was rated at 10 percent and denied a higher rating.,The Veteran's coronary artery disease (CAD) was rated at 30 percent and denied a higher rating.,The Veteran was granted a total disability rating based on individual unemployability.

The Board has determined that there have been substantial compliance issues with the previous remand directives and thus, the case is being returned to the VA for further development.

The Board has remanded the case due to the inextricability of the TDIU claim with the PTSD rating issue. The AOJ must consider additional evidence and prepare a SSOC if necessary.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to insufficient development of evidence regarding the Veteran's PTSD prior to September 25, 2019. The Veteran will need a new VA examination and opinion to address his level of occupational and social impairment.

The Veteran's PTSD is rated at 70% and he is granted TDIU due to his service-connected disabilities, including PTSD, flat feet, hypertension, and migraine headaches.

The Veteran's service-connected PTSD resulted in significant occupational and social impairment, warranting a 70 percent disability rating.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities did not preclude him from substantially gainful employment prior to August 14, 2012.

The Veteran's appeal is remanded for additional examinations and medical opinions regarding his lumbar spine, right knee, left hip, and right hip conditions.

The Veteran's PTSD was granted a 70% disability rating, and his right knee disability was denied an increased rating beyond the maximum available.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disability, type II diabetes mellitus, and erectile dysfunction have been granted.,However, the claim for service connection for bilateral hearing loss is being remanded.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for a psychiatric disorder, including PTSD and anxiety disorder, is being remanded due to the need for an examination to determine the nature and etiology of his diagnosed conditions.

The Veteran's TDIU and increased PTSD rating were granted in May 2021, along with Dependents' Educational Assistance. The appellant is entitled to attorney fees for these benefits.

The Veteran's claim for an increased rating for PTSD was initially denied in May and August 2020. In March 2021, the VA granted a 100% rating for PTSD effective April 27, 2020. The appellant is not eligible to attorney fees based on past-due benefits awarded in this decision.