PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) decisions — 2021

The Veteran's claims for a rating in excess of 50 percent prior to January 11, 2018 for PTSD and entitlement to TDIU have been dismissed due to the appellant withdrawing his claims.

The Board has remanded the case due to additional VA examination records not being reviewed by the Agency of Original Jurisdiction. The Veteran's claim for a higher rating for PTSD is now pending and will be reconsidered.

The Veteran's neurological disorder, PTSD, and tinnitus have been granted service connection due to the presumption of exposure to herbicide agents in Vietnam for Parkinson's disease and Parkinsonism. Service connection is also granted for PTSD based on combat stressors and tinnitus due to continuity of symptoms since service.

The Board has remanded the claims of service connection for stroke, an acquired psychiatric disorder other than PTSD, a back disorder, and a neck disorder due to lack of substantial compliance with previous remand instructions.

The Veteran's PTSD and sleep apnea are granted, but the claim for a higher rating for lumbar spondylosis with degenerative joint disease is dismissed.

The Board has remanded the cases for further development and consideration, including obtaining an addendum opinion regarding the relationship between ED and a service-connected heart condition, scheduling the Veteran for a PTSD examination, and addressing relevant evidence in both issues.

The Veteran's PTSD was rated at 30 percent prior to August 28, 2019.,The Veteran's PTSD was rated at 70 percent thereafter for the period starting from August 28, 2019.

The Veteran's initial rating for CAD prior to November 13, 2015 is denied as his condition did not warrant a higher than 10 percent rating. The Veteran's PTSD is rated at 30 percent since January 14, 2014 and the Board finds no basis for an increased rating.

The Veteran's service connection claims for PTSD, major depressive disorder, and bilateral hearing loss have been granted. The right foot condition claim is denied. An initial rating in excess of 10 percent for tinnitus remains denied.,Service connection has not been established for a left knee condition or emphysema with spontaneous pneumothorax, status post apical wedge resection.

The Board has remanded the cases due to incomplete records and need for further review of new evidence.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient evidence regarding the Veteran's service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD. The Veteran was provided another opportunity to submit information about his stressors and a new medical opinion is required.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection due to incomplete evaluations and a need for further medical examinations.

The Board denied the Veteran's request for an earlier effective date for the grant of service connection for PTSD, finding that there was no formal or informal claim prior to December 23, 2010.

The Veteran's PTSD is rated at a 70 percent disability rating, effective June 30, 2011. The symptoms and impairment caused by the Veteran's service-connected PTSD have more nearly approximated occupational and social impairment with deficiencies in most areas.

The Board has granted service connection for migraine headaches. Service connection is remanded for anxiety disorder and PTSD.

The Veteran's PTSD is rated at a maximum of 100 percent, indicating total occupational and social impairment.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to an inadequate medical opinion regarding the nature and etiology of any acquired psychiatric disability, specifically PTSD. The Veteran's service connection claim for PTSD is being reviewed again.

The Board has granted the Veteran's petition to reopen his claims for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, a left knee disability, and a right ankle disability.,Service connection is remanded for these conditions.

The Veteran's PTSD is granted a 50% rating, CAD is granted a 10% rating for scars and denied higher ratings. Bilateral hearing loss service connection is denied.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including PTSD, diabetes mellitus, and peripheral neuropathy of both legs, prevent him from obtaining or maintaining substantially gainful employment. The Board has granted a TDIU based on these conditions.