PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) decisions — 2022

The Veteran's PTSD has been granted an initial 70 percent rating, but not higher. The issues of increased ratings for bilateral knee chondromalacia have been remanded.

The Veteran withdrew his appeal for an evaluation in excess of 70 percent for PTSD, and the Board dismissed the appeal.

The Veteran's PTSD has worsened, causing him to be unable to maintain employment due to worsening symptoms of anxiety, isolation, and nightmares. As a result, the Board has granted a TDIU rating.

The Board has decided to remand the claim for a TDIU due to insufficient information about the Veteran's employment in 2020 and the need to review recent VA treatment records.

The Veteran's PTSD with alcohol use disorder has been granted a 70 percent rating, and his Prurigo Nodularis has been granted a 30 percent rating.

The Veteran's PTSD is rated at 70 percent since June 5, 2014. The rating will remain at 70 percent until March 24, 2017, after which it will be denied.

The Veteran's claims for a compensable disability rating for unspecified anxiety disorder and service connection for syncopal episodes of unknown etiology are being remanded due to the addition of new evidence since previous decisions.

The Veteran's claims for an earlier effective date for a 70 percent rating for PTSD and TDIU have been denied as there is no persuasive evidence of a chronic worsening of his PTSD symptoms to the degree required for a 70 percent rating until he sought out additional medical treatment on March 2, 2016.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient evidence regarding the Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD. A new VA examination is needed to determine if his current mental health issues are related to his service.

The Veteran's claims for PTSD, personality disorder, adjustment disorder, left foot condition, right foot condition, and back condition are being remanded due to the need for additional medical examinations and opinions.,Updated VA treatment records must be obtained, and a new examination is required to determine the etiology of the acquired psychiatric disorders and bilateral foot conditions.

The Veteran's PTSD has been granted an initial disability rating of 70 percent, effective from the date of the decision.

The Veteran's appeals for service connection and rating were dismissed. Service connection was granted for a back disability, but the appeal for other conditions remains unresolved.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient verification of in-service stressor events and a need for further examination. The Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorders, including PTSD, anxiety, and depression, are being reviewed on their merits.

The Board has remanded the claims of service connection for posttraumatic stress disorder and depressive disorder due to failure to substantially comply with previous remand directives.

The Veteran's PTSD has been rated at 70 percent since May 17, 2017. The Board denied a higher rating as the evidence did not show total social or occupational impairment.

The Veteran's service connection claims for rhinitis, an acquired psychiatric disability (including PTSD and major depressive disorder), a low back disability, a cervical spine disability, a bilateral knee disability, migraines, intestinal condition (colostomy bag), and cervical cancer are all granted.

The Board granted an increased rating of 70 percent for PTSD with bipolar disorder and anxiety disorder with agoraphobia from November 15, 2011. The Veteran also received a TDIU effective from the same date.

The Board denied service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD, as there is no current diagnosis of PTSD or any other psychiatric disorder during the pendency of the claim.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, to include PTSD, and a right knee disability have been granted. The cases are remanded for further development.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD and bipolar disorder; obstructive sleep apnea; and total disability rating based on individual unemployability (TDIU) due to issues with obtaining a VA examination.