PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) decisions — 2022

The Board has remanded the case due to the need for additional evidence and a VA examination to determine if the Veteran's current psychiatric disorders are related to her military service.

The Veteran's claims for residuals of an inguinal hernia and PTSD were denied. The claim for PTSD was granted with a rating of 70 percent effective February 12, 2021.

The Veteran's appeal to the October 2016 rating decision regarding service connection for PTSD is granted and remanded due to a failure to timely grant access to his claims file by VA.

The Veteran's PTSD symptoms have caused occupational and social impairment with reduced reliability and productivity since August 4, 2015. The Board has granted a 50 percent rating for this period.

The Board denied a rating in excess of 70 percent for Posttraumatic Stress Disorder and a rating in excess of 20 percent for Radiculopathy, Right Lower Extremity. The evidence did not support higher ratings based on the severity of symptoms.

The Veteran's appeal for various disability ratings and service connection claims have been dismissed due to his death.

The Board has remanded the case due to issues related to establishing in-service stressors for PTSD. The Veteran's claim will be further evaluated after additional development, including obtaining corroborated information about his reported personal assault.

The Veteran's appeal for service connection and rating increases was dismissed due to his death during the pendency of the appeal.

The Board has granted an earlier effective date of September 17, 1971 for the award of service connection for PTSD based on new evidence received after a previous denial in March 1972.

The Board has remanded the cases for further development and examination due to new evidence and testimony.

The Board has dismissed all service connection claims due to the Veteran's death during the appeal process.

The Veteran's appeals for service connection for PTSD and an initial compensable rating for bilateral hearing loss have been dismissed. The Board has remanded the remaining issues of service connection for hypertension, sleep apnea, right ankle disability, left ankle disability, right foot disability (other than right lower extremity neuropathy), left foot disability (other than left lower extremity neuropathy), and migraine headaches.

The Board has granted service connection for Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) as the evidence supports a diagnosis related to the Veteran's military service.

The Veteran's claim for a higher rating for his right thigh disability was denied, and he is granted TDIU based on the severity of his service-connected disabilities.

The Veteran's PTSD is currently rated at 50 percent from November 1, 2012 to July 16, 2021. The Board has remanded the issue for further development.

The Veteran's claim for PTSD was reopened and granted, with an initial rating of 50% effective November 9, 2009. The issue of Depression with Paranoia remains denied.

The Veteran's claim for higher ratings for PTSD was denied. The Board found that the evidence did not show occupational and social impairment with reduced reliability and productivity, which would warrant a higher rating.

The Veteran's claim for a total disability evaluation for PTSD prior to November 19, 2018, and TDIU benefits prior to August 22, 2018, has been granted.

The Veteran's appeal for a rating in excess of 30 percent for PTSD is dismissed due to his death.

The VA denied a rating in excess of 70 percent for PTSD, and the appeal is dismissed.