PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) decisions — 2022

The Veteran's claim of service connection for headaches as secondary to his PTSD is granted. His PTSD is also rated at 70 percent, which is the maximum rating available under current VA regulations.

The Veteran's PTSD symptoms have been rated at a 70 percent disability rating, but no higher. The Board found that the severity, frequency, and duration of his PTSD symptoms did not more closely approximate total occupational and social impairment.

The Veteran's appeal for service connection for PTSD was dismissed due to mootness as the claim has been fully granted in a previous rating decision.

The Veteran is entitled to an effective date of June 19, 2006 for SMC based on aid and attendance due to his service-connected disabilities that require regular aid and assistance.

The Board denied service connection for left elbow residuals, acquired psychiatric disorder (unspecified trauma disorder/PTSD), low back disability, gastrointestinal disability, and Hepatitis B. The Veteran's claim for hearing loss was also denied.

The Veteran's appeals for increased ratings and TDIU/DEA benefits are dismissed due to the submission of a valid Notice of Disagreement within one year of the initial rating decisions. The issues will be addressed under the Legacy appeals system.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for Parkinson's disease, PTSD, and GERD as they are related to service. The RO must obtain medical opinions regarding these conditions.

The Veteran's TDIU and Dependents' Educational Assistance benefits are granted effective October 30, 2019.,PTSD is rated at 50 percent since September 22, 2020. The claim for a higher rating remains denied.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for PTSD is denied, but his claim for a psychiatric disorder other than PTSD (including major depressive disorder, unspecified anxiety disorder, and insomnia) is granted.

The Veteran's TDIU claim is denied because his other service-connected disabilities (tinnitus and bilateral hearing loss) do not render him unable to secure or follow a substantially gainful occupation.

The Board has denied service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder and remanded the issue of service connection for a low back disorder. The Veteran's claims are currently under review.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, to include PTSD, and sleep apnea due to pre-decisional duty to assist errors. The Veteran was not afforded a VA examination or provided adequate medical opinions regarding his claimed conditions.

The Veteran's claimed psychiatric conditions, kidney disability, tinnitus, hypertension, diverticulitis, bronchitis, asthma, glaucoma, diabetes mellitus type II (DMII), peripheral neuropathy of the bilateral lower extremities, and Alzheimer's disease are not service-connected.

The Veteran's claims for service connection have been remanded due to the need for additional evidence and examinations. The issues include back pain, scoliosis, deviated nasal septum, traumatic brain injury, bilateral hearing loss disability, tinnitus, PTSD, and sleep apnea.

The Veteran's PTSD with TBI was granted a 100% rating from July 1, 2018, to July 5, 2018. The effective date for SMC at the housebound rate is also set as of July 1, 2018.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient reasons and basis in the October 2021 decision, specifically regarding the Veteran's testimony about his ongoing psychiatric symptoms. A new VA examination is needed to assess the current severity of PTSD.

The Veteran's PTSD is rated at 30 percent, the minimum rating for this condition. The Board found that his symptoms did not meet the criteria for a higher rating as he maintained occupational and social functioning.

The Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorder to include PTSD and adjustment disorder with anxiety and depression is rated at 50% from December 4, 2013. The cervical fusion is rated at 30% from April 1, 2011.

The Veteran's disability ratings for right upper and left upper extremity peripheral neuropathy, as well as his left lower and right lower extremity peripheral neuropathy, were upheld. A new rating of 20 percent was granted for PTSD.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection due to inadequate medical opinions and further development is required.