PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) decisions — 2022

The Veteran's claims for increased PTSD rating and TDIU are being remanded due to the need to obtain missing Vet Center treatment records.

The Veteran's claims for service connection have been granted, and the cases are being remanded to determine the nature and etiology of his claimed conditions.

The Board has remanded the case because additional evidence is needed, particularly from a VA examination to assess the severity of the Veteran's PTSD due to MST. The maximum benefit for this condition has already been granted.

The Veteran's PTSD is rated at 100 percent effective March 8, 2016. The Board has found the earlier rating of 50 percent from September 9, 2013 to March 8, 2016 was not supported by evidence and remanded for further development.

The Veteran's thoracolumbar spine disability is rated at 40 percent, effective October 7, 2022. The Board also granted a TDIU prior to March 1, 2019.

The Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD, is granted as service-connected due to in-service combat stressors.,Service connection for asthma is granted based on the PACT Act.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including his severe peripheral neuropathy and vascular disease affecting his lower extremities, have resulted in a loss of use of both lower extremities. The Board has determined that the Veteran is eligible for specially adapted housing due to these conditions but not for special home adaptation or adaptive equipment.

The Veteran's bilateral hearing loss and coronary artery disease have been rated, but the issue of TDIU prior to November 16, 2021 is inextricably intertwined with the PTSD evaluation. The PTSD claim must be resolved first.

The Board has remanded the cases for further development and examination to determine if there is a relationship between the Veteran's current psychiatric disorders, bilateral hearing loss, and tinnitus with his military service.

The Veteran's TDIU claim is being remanded due to the need for additional development, including verifying his current mailing address and requesting that he complete VA forms and submit relevant evidence.

The Board has granted service connection for posttraumatic stress disorder, anxiety disorder, and panic disorder. The Veteran's conditions are found to be related to his military service.

The Veteran's claims for increased PTSD rating and TDIU are being remanded due to the need to obtain missing Vet Center treatment records.

The Veteran's PTSD is rated at 70 percent for the entire appeal period, with a denial of ratings in excess of this level.,A total disability rating based on individual unemployability (TDIU) has been granted since March 1, 2020.

The Veteran's appeal to increase his rating for bipolar disorder has been dismissed because he withdrew the claim.

The Veteran's appeal for a higher rating of his PTSD with unspecified depressive disorder is dismissed as he withdrew the appeal through his attorney.

The Board dismissed the appellant's appeals regarding entitlement to higher evaluations for PTSD and peripheral neuropathy of both lower extremities, as well as earlier effective dates for service connection. The Veteran's disabilities were found not to warrant such adjustments.,The Board also denied the appellant's claims for special monthly compensation based on aid and attendance prior to February 28, 2014, and an increased level of SMC based on need for regular aid and attendance.

The Veteran's PTSD rating is being remanded due to a duty-to-assist error after the last VA examination in 2012. A new examination is needed.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings for his service-connected knee disabilities and PTSD are being remanded due to the need for additional medical examinations and development of records.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, to include PTSD, unspecified depressive disorder, unspecified trauma and stress related disorder, and adjustment disorder, should be remanded due to procedural errors in the initial rating decision and insufficient evidence regarding his claimed stressors.

The Veteran's appeal is remanded for a VA examination to assess the current severity of his service-connected scar, shell fragment wound, right temporal noes. The earlier effective date claim for PTSD remains denied.