PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) decisions — 2021

The Veteran's claim for a rating in excess of 50 percent for PTSD was denied, and his TDIU claim was also denied. The Board found that the Veteran's disability picture did not meet the criteria for a higher rating or TDIU.

The Veteran's PTSD symptoms do not meet the criteria for a higher disability rating, and his condition is currently rated at 50 percent.

The Board has granted service connection for obstructive sleep apnea as secondary to posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD). The evidence is in equipoise regarding whether the Veteran's obstructive sleep apnea is related to his service-connected PTSD.

The Veteran's PTSD with panic disorder and alcohol use disorder is productive of total occupational and social impairment, warranting a 100 percent rating.

The Veteran's claims for a compensable evaluation for bilateral hearing loss and an increased evaluation in excess of 30 percent for PTSD are remanded due to scheduling errors during the initial decision process.

The Board has granted service connection for obstructive sleep apnea as secondary to posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD). The evidence is in equipoise regarding whether the Veteran's obstructive sleep apnea is related to his service-connected PTSD.

The Veteran's appeals for increased ratings and earlier effective dates for PTSD, as well as a TDIU rating, have all been dismissed due to the Veteran withdrawing his appeal.

The Veteran's PTSD is rated at 50 percent, which is the maximum rating available under DC 9411.,The Veteran's prostate cancer is currently rated at 40 percent for voiding dysfunction. The Board has granted a TDIU based on his service-connected disabilities and overall unemployability due to PTSD.,A total disability based on individual unemployability (TDIU) is granted.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for an earlier effective date for his TDIU due to service-connected disabilities, finding that he was not unemployable solely due to his service-connected conditions prior to August 27, 2020.

The Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD, is granted as service connected due to a verified in-service stressor.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric condition, including schizophrenia and PTSD, is being remanded due to a duty to assist error regarding the verification of his in-service stressor. The VA must also obtain the Veteran's Social Security Administration disability benefits records.

The Veteran's PTSD is rated at 70 percent since July 31, 2017. The Board has granted a higher rating for PTSD and also granted TDIU due to the service-connected disability preventing him from obtaining and maintaining substantially gainful employment.

The Veteran's PTSD is rated at 70 percent since July 31, 2017. The Board has granted a higher rating for PTSD and also granted TDIU due to the service-connected disability preventing him from obtaining and maintaining substantially gainful employment.

The Veteran's appeals for an increased rating for PTSD with MDD and TDIU are being remanded due to a duty to assist error. The VA is required to obtain SSA records relevant to her disability benefits claim.

The Veteran's appeals for increased ratings and earlier effective dates for PTSD, as well as a TDIU rating, have all been dismissed due to the Veteran withdrawing his appeal.

The Veteran's PTSD is rated at 70 percent prior to November 22, 2013. From that date onwards, the rating remains at 100 percent. The initial compensable ratings for bilateral hearing loss are denied prior to May 31, 2017 and thereafter. Other claims have been remanded.

The Veteran's PTSD is currently rated at 30 percent prior to August 14, 2014. The Board found that a higher rating was not warranted for this period.

The Veteran's PTSD is currently rated at 50 percent prior to March 19, 2021 and at 70 percent thereafter. The reduction in the rating for diabetes mellitus, type II from 20 percent to 10 percent was not proper.,Service connection has been granted for peripheral neuropathy of the left lower extremity secondary to service-connected diabetes mellitus, type II.

The Veteran meets the schedular criteria for a TDIU rating due to service-connected PTSD effective October 27, 2015. The Board has granted a TDIU rating as of that date.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient evidence regarding whether the Veteran's service-connected PTSD caused or aggravated his polysubstance abuse, which may have contributed to his death from cocaine toxicity.