PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) decisions — 2021

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities do not render him unable to obtain or maintain substantially gainful employment.

The Veteran's claim for an increased rating for bilateral hearing loss was dismissed as the Veteran withdrew his appeal.,Service connection for PTSD was granted based on credible evidence of in-service stressors.

The Board has granted service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder to include anxiety, depression, PTSD, and bipolar disorder. Service connection for colon cancer was denied.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient medical opinions regarding the etiology of any diagnosed psychiatric disorder, specifically posttraumatic stress disorder and anxiety. The Veteran's service records indicate he had negative experiences during his military service which may be related to his current mental health issues.

The Board dismissed the appeal of service connection for sleep apnea as it was granted in a November 2020 rating decision. The issue of a rating greater than 70 percent for PTSD from December 11, 2016 is remanded.

The Veteran withdrew his appeals regarding the ratings for migraine headaches and PTSD, and the Board dismissed these claims.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric condition, to include PTSD and substance abuse, was granted. The claim of service connection for a low back disability is remanded due to the need for additional evidence.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for a TDIU from May 24, 2011 to November 29, 2014 due to insufficient evidence showing that his service-connected PTSD prevented him from securing and maintaining substantially gainful employment during this period.

The Veteran's service-connected PTSD is granted, with a 50% rating. The Board also grants TDIU and remands the issues of service connection for sleep apnea, diabetes mellitus type II, and congestive heart failure.

The Veteran's PTSD symptoms have caused total occupational and social impairment since April 14, 2021, resulting in a 100 percent rating.

The Veteran's PTSD with unspecified depression is currently rated at 70 percent disabling, effective from June 2, 2017. The evidence does not support a higher rating as his symptoms do not meet the criteria for a 50% or higher disability rating.

The Veteran's claim for an increased rating for PTSD is remanded due to the need for updated medical records and a new VA examination.

The Veteran's PTSD is rated at 50 percent prior to October 17, 2019. Service connection for a left ear hearing loss disability has been granted.

The Veteran's PTSD is rated at 70 percent from October 17, 2008 to May 5, 2014 and a TDIU due to service-connected PTSD is granted during this period.

The Veteran's skin condition, lumbar spine strain, cervical spine DDD, and PTSD with insomnia are all granted. The Veteran is assigned a 50 percent rating for PTSD with insomnia.

The Veteran's PTSD is rated at 70 percent, the highest available rating. The appeal for a higher rating in excess of 70 percent was denied. The claim for TDIU prior to October 31, 2019 was also denied.

The Board has dismissed all the appeals for service connection as the Veteran passed away before a final decision could be made.

The Veteran's PTSD results in occupational and social impairment with reduced reliability and productivity, but does not meet the criteria for a higher rating.

The Veteran's PTSD has been rated at a 70 percent disability level, which is the maximum rating available for this condition. The decision grants an increased rating for his service-connected PTSD.

The Veteran's PTSD was rated at 70 percent from April 14, 2014, through July 15, 2018. The rating was increased to 100 percent effective July 16, 2018.,PTSD symptoms were severe and pervasive, causing total occupational and social impairment since July 16, 2018.