PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) decisions — 2022

The Veteran's low back disorder is granted service connection. The initial rating for PTSD has been granted at 70%, but the case is remanded to determine if a higher evaluation is warranted.

The Board has decided that the Veteran's service connection claim for an acquired psychiatric disorder, to include PTSD, needs further examination and evaluation. The remanded issues are related to the nature and etiology of any acquired psychiatric conditions or disabilities, including PTSD.

The Board has remanded the case due to a lack of substantial compliance with the Court's December 2016 and August 2019 Memorandum Decisions, requiring an addendum VA medical opinion regarding the causal connection between the Veteran's current acquired psychiatric disorder (PTSD and DDNOS) and his service-connected in-service stressor involving personal sexual assault.

The Veteran's PTSD has been granted a 100% disability rating since September 17, 2009. The issue of TDIU due to PTSD is moot as the Veteran already receives a 100% schedular rating for his service-connected PTSD.

The Veteran is granted an initial rating of 70 percent for PTSD, effective from the date entitlement arose (prior to July 20, 2015), with no higher.

The Veteran's PTSD is granted a 50 percent rating prior to March 16, 2022. His bilateral hearing loss remains denied.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for depression, PTSD, right foot drop, left foot drop, and arthritis have been granted. The claim for service connection for PTSD was denied due to lack of a verified in-service stressor.

The Veteran's claim for PTSD was denied as the evidence does not show a current diagnosis of PTSD.,The Veteran's adjustment disorder was granted service connection, with the condition being considered directly related to his military service.

The Veteran's eligibility for Dependents' Educational Assistance (DEA) benefits was granted effective September 15, 2017 due to his service-connected PTSD. The Board denied a request for an earlier effective date.

The Veteran's claim of PTSD has been reopened, and the Board has decided to remand it for further development.

The Veteran's PTSD is rated at 70 percent from October 30, 2015. He also received a TDIU and housebound compensation.

The Veteran's PTSD is granted a 70% rating, and the right knee arthritis issue is remanded for further evaluation.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including PTSD, prevent him from obtaining and maintaining gainful employment. As of October 14, 2015, the criteria for TDIU are met.

The Veteran's initial claim for a higher rating for PTSD was granted, with a 50% disability rating. The claim for TDIU was denied as the Veteran did not believe his service-connected disabilities would prevent him from obtaining substantially gainful employment.

The Veteran's appeal regarding his left knee disability and the earlier effective date for a 40 percent evaluation were dismissed.,Beginning September 15, 2015, the Veteran was granted an increased rating of 70 percent for PTSD. He also received TDIU from that date, as well as SMC at the housebound rate.

The Veteran's claims for PTSD, depression, and sleep apnea are remanded due to the need for additional evidence and examination.

The Board has remanded the claims of an increased rating for PTSD, prostate cancer, and hearing loss due to incomplete consideration of evidence and need for clarification regarding active disease status.

The Veteran's appeal is remanded for additional development to address service connection claims for right eyebrow scar, TBI/TBI residuals, vertigo, headaches, and an acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD. The Board will not assign a disability rating in excess of 10 percent for the appendectomy scar.

The Veteran's service-connected PTSD has rendered him unable to secure and follow substantially gainful employment since June 2014, leading to a TDIU effective July 2, 2014.

The Board has determined that additional development is needed to properly adjudicate the Veteran's claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD and anxiety. This includes obtaining VA treatment records from Fort Sill and scheduling a VA examination for PTSD based on MST and any other mental health diagnoses.