PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) decisions — 2022

The Veteran's PTSD has been granted a 70 percent rating, effective February 19, 2015. The symptoms include irritability, outbursts of anger, hypervigilance, exaggerated startle response, depression, anxiety, suspiciousness, panic attacks, and auditory and visual hallucinations.

The Board has denied service connection for a bilateral knee disability and remanded the issue of service connection for PTSD due to lack of evidence corroborating an in-service personal assault.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for PTSD and other specified personality disorder have been denied as there is no verified in-service stressor to support the diagnoses, and the remaining symptoms are attributed to a personality disorder.

The Veteran's PTSD is currently rated at 50 percent as of February 24, 2020. Prior to that date, the rating was denied for a higher rating.

The Veteran's low back condition is remanded for a VA examination to determine the nature and etiology of her condition.,The Veteran's asthma is remanded for a VA examination to determine the nature and etiology of her condition.,The Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorder, including depressive disorder and PTSD, is remanded for a VA examination to determine the nature and etiology of her condition.,The Veteran's left shoulder impingement syndrome with arthritis is remanded for a VA examination to determine the nature and etiology of her condition.,The Veteran's right shoulder arthritis and muscle spasms are remanded for a VA examination to determine the nature and etiology of her condition.,The Veteran's carpal tunnel and peripheral neuropathy, left upper extremity, is remanded for a VA examination to determine the nature and etiology of her condition.,The Veteran's vertigo is remanded for a VA examination to determine the nature and etiology of her condition.,The Veteran's left knee condition is remanded for a VA examination to determine the nature and etiology of her condition.,The Veteran's right knee condition is remanded for a VA examination to determine the nature and etiology of her condition.

The Board has granted a 100 percent rating for PTSD from November 30, 2011, finding that the Veteran's symptoms have caused total occupational and social impairment throughout the period on appeal.

The Veteran's PTSD is currently rated at 70 percent, but the Board has determined that it does not meet the criteria for a higher rating due to occupational and social impairment with deficiencies in most areas.

The Veteran's PTSD and right ankle disability have been granted increased evaluations, with the PTSD receiving a 70% evaluation effective May 27, 2015.

The Veteran's PTSD and unspecified depressive disorder with mild alcohol use disorder are rated at 70 percent prior to December 15, 2021. From December 15, 2021, the rating is denied as it does not meet the criteria for a higher rating.

The Board has granted a 100 percent rating for the service-connected PTSD disability, effective from August 4, 2016.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient reasoning in a previous VA examination regarding the Veteran's diagnosed unspecified depressive disorder. The examiner did not provide an adequate rationale for their conclusion that the Veteran's current depressive symptoms are less likely than not related to his service.

The Board has decided that the Veteran's left knee disability and PTSD are not service-connected. The case is being remanded to further investigate the in-service stressor for PTSD.

The Veteran's PTSD with alcohol and cannabis use is currently rated at 50 percent, but the Board has decided to remand the case for a new examination to assess whether the disability warrants a higher rating.

The Veteran's PTSD has been granted an increased rating to 70 percent.,Service connection for hearing loss and tinnitus is reopened, but the underlying claims are remanded due to new evidence of worsening symptoms.,PTSD remains remanded as additional examination is needed.

The Board has decided to remand the Veteran's claim for PTSD due to a failure to obtain records and a need for a new VA examination.

The Veteran's service-connected conditions prior to June 6, 2019 do not prevent him from securing and following substantially gainful employment.

The Veteran's appeals for higher PTSD ratings and service connection for left and right leg disorders were dismissed due to the Veteran withdrawing his appeal prior to a decision being made.

The Board has granted the Veteran's claim for service connection for acquired psychiatric disorders, including PTSD, adjustment disorder, secondary alcohol and substance use disorders, and associated depression and anxiety. The decision is based on a finding that these conditions are related to events during his military service.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's current psychiatric disorder, including PTSD, may be related to service. However, due to a lack of evidence linking his current condition directly to service, the case is being remanded for further examination and opinion.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to insufficient evidence regarding whether the Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorders, including PTSD, are related to service. A VA examination is needed to determine if these conditions are at least as likely as not related to in-service stressors or other events.