PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) decisions — 2021

The Veteran's PTSD with depression is currently rated at 70 percent, but the claim for an increased evaluation has been denied. The effective dates for TDIU and DEA are granted as of September 9, 2009.

The Veteran's PTSD is rated at 50 percent, and a total disability rating based on individual unemployability (TDIU) is granted as of April 23, 2019.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to errors in obtaining complete service personnel and treatment records, as well as failure to obtain a medical opinion regarding the appellant's behavior at the time of offenses. The case will be reconsidered with these issues addressed.

The Veteran's PTSD with alcohol and cannabis dependence is currently rated at 50 percent, and he contends that it should be increased to a higher rating. Additionally, the Veteran claims TDIU based on his service-connected conditions.

The Board has remanded all issues on appeal due to the need for further development and evidence collection. The Veteran's claims for service connection for PTSD, diabetes mellitus, hypertension, heart disability, stroke with residuals, and sleep apnea have not been substantiated by the evidence of record.

The Veteran's claims for service connection of various foot, shoulder, hip, ankle, fatigue, sleep apnea, restless leg syndrome, and psychiatric conditions have been denied. The Board found that the evidence did not support a finding that any of these conditions were incurred or aggravated by military service.,There was no medical nexus provided to link any of the Veteran's current diagnoses to his military service.

The Veteran's claim for a compensable rating for migraines was denied due to failure to report for the scheduled examination.,The Veteran's claim for a rating in excess of 70 percent for PTSD was denied as his symptoms did not meet the criteria for total occupational and social impairment.

The Veteran's PTSD is rated at 70 percent from February 14, 2017. The RO has granted an increased rating for PTSD but the other service connection claims are still pending and must be remanded.

The Veteran's PTSD symptoms have been rated at a 30% level since August 9, 2017. The Board has now granted an increased rating to 50%, which is the maximum schedular rating for PTSD.

The Veteran's service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder other than PTSD is denied as the symptoms are fully compensated by the current rating assigned for PTSD.

The Board has remanded the claims for an acquired psychiatric disorder, a left foot disorder, and a low back disorder due to additional development being required.

The Veteran's service-connected PTSD and other disabilities prevented him from obtaining and maintaining gainful employment since December 3, 2003. The TDIU claim is granted for the period from December 3, 2003 to January 31, 2016.

The Veteran's PTSD and Major Depression are granted as they are linked to their service.

The Veteran's PTSD has been rated at 50 percent prior to March 24, 2020. Beginning from that date, the rating remains at 50 percent.

The Board has dismissed the claim for TDIU and remanded issues of service connection for sleep apnea, PTSD, and an increased rating for asthma. The Veteran's claims are being returned to the AOJ for further development.

The Veteran's PTSD is rated at a 70 percent disability rating, effective from the date of this decision. From June 5, 2020, the Veteran is granted entitlement to TDIU due to her service-connected disabilities.

The Board has remanded the case due to an inadequate opinion regarding the service connection for PTSD, depression with anxiety, and substance-induced mood disorder. A new medical opinion is needed using the correct evidentiary standard.

The Veteran's PTSD is rated at 50 percent prior to April 25, 2017, due to occupational and social impairment with reduced reliability and productivity.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection due to lack of nexus opinions and for clarification regarding the severity of his left shoulder disability. The issues include chronic fatigue syndrome, chronic constipation, PTSD, bilateral hip, hand, foot, elbow, and knee disabilities.

The Veteran's appeals for increased ratings and service connection for various conditions have been dismissed due to his withdrawal of all pending claims.