PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) decisions — 2022

The Board has determined that new and material evidence has been received to re-open the Veteran's previously denied service connection claims for a lumbar spine disability and an acquired psychiatric disability, including PTSD and depression. The claims are now remanded for further development.

The Veteran's PTSD is related to traumatic experiences during service and the Board has granted service connection for PTSD.

The Veteran's PTSD is currently rated at 70 percent, effective September 19, 2012. The Board denied a higher rating as the evidence does not show total occupational and social impairment.,For residuals of a middle third left femur fracture, to include heterotopic ossification of the left hip, based on limited extension of the thigh, the Veteran is currently rated at 70 percent effective September 19, 2012. The Board denied a higher rating as there is no evidence showing limitation of flexion or impairment of the thigh.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities have resulted in a need for regular aid and attendance of another person, which has been granted. However, as the remaining service-connected disabilities do not meet the criteria for housebound status, the claim of entitlement to SMC based on housebound status is dismissed.

The Veteran's PTSD has been rated at 70 percent since the appeal period began. The Board found that his symptoms do not meet or approximate the criteria for a higher rating, as he still experiences occupational and social impairment but does not have total occupational and social impairment.

The Veteran's PTSD and depression have resulted in a TDIU rating since October 2012, as he has been unable to secure or maintain substantially gainful employment due to his service-connected disabilities.

The Veteran's PTSD symptoms have been rated at 50 percent since the initial grant of service connection in August 2007, and a higher rating is denied.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection due to issues with his right and left knee disorders, right ankle disorders, low back disorder, and chest pain condition. The claims are inextricably intertwined as they all relate to the same period of active service.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient medical opinions regarding the Veteran's claimed acquired psychiatric disorders, including major depressive disorder and PTSD.

The Veteran's appeals for a higher disability rating and TDIU for PTSD have been dismissed as he has withdrawn his appeal.

The Veteran's PTSD with panic disorder and agoraphobia is now rated at 70 percent effective from September 18, 2019.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's claims for specially adapted housing and a special home adaptation grant need to be remanded due to insufficient evidence from recent VA examinations.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient evidence regarding the Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorder, specifically PTSD and persistent depressive disorder. The claim for service connection is also being remanded as new and material evidence has been received.

The Veteran's PTSD has been granted a 100 percent disability rating effective October 25, 2016. The issue of TDIU due to service-connected PTSD was withdrawn by the Veteran.

The Veteran's PTSD prior to January 7, 2020 did not meet the criteria for a rating in excess of 30 percent. From January 7, 2020 onwards, his symptoms were more consistent with a 50 percent rating.

The Veteran's claims for increased PTSD ratings and TDIU are being remanded due to the need for additional development, including a VA examination.

The Veteran's service connection claim for an acquired psychiatric disorder including PTSD, depression, and anxiety was denied as there is no evidence of a causal relationship between the current symptoms and service.

The Board has granted the Veteran's claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric condition, including bipolar disorder, major depressive disorder, anxiety, and posttraumatic stress disorder. The decision is based on evidence showing a current diagnosis of these conditions and a link to in-service events.

The Veteran's PTSD has been rated at 100 percent since the beginning of the appeal period, and his TDIU claim is granted as moot due to the grant of a 100 percent rating for PTSD.

The Board previously denied service connection for PTSD, but the Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims (CAVC) has remanded only this issue due to an inadequate June 2014 VA examination. The Veteran's claim is being remanded again as a new examination is needed and treatment records from Dr. Florek are requested.