PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) decisions — 2022

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities did not preclude him from securing and maintaining a substantially gainful occupation during the period on appeal prior to May 4, 2017.

The Board has remanded the claim of service connection for PTSD due to a lack of timely Notice of Disagreement with the November 1989 administrative decision regarding the character of her second period of active service.

The Veteran's PTSD was granted a 70% rating from September 3, 2014 to April 10, 2019.,A separate 10% disability rating for painful extension of the right knee is granted effective February 5, 2015.

The Board has dismissed all claims of service connection for various conditions, including right knee osteoarthritis and other musculoskeletal issues, as well as psychiatric disorders. The appeal is dismissed due to the Veteran's death.

The Veteran's PTSD is rated at 70 percent effective from January 21, 2009. The Board also granted entitlement to a TDIU effective from the same date.

The Board has decided that a remand is necessary for the Veteran to be afforded a VA examination and obtain new medical opinions regarding her claims of service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD, MDD, and adjustment disorder due to MST. The remand also includes efforts to corroborate the Veteran's reports of sexual assault during service and attempts to obtain records from the Florida Blood Bank.

The Board has remanded the cases for further development and examination, including for an increased rating for PTSD and coronary artery disease. The Veteran's appeal for a higher rating for residuals of laceration of left middle finger was withdrawn prior to decision issuance.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including PTSD, diabetes mellitus, and peripheral neuropathy, have rendered him unable to secure or maintain substantially gainful employment since July 15, 2014. The Board has granted a TDIU effective from that date.

The Veteran's service-connected PTSD and tension headaches render him unable to secure or maintain any substantially gainful occupation, leading to a TDIU award.

The Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD, bipolar disorder, and substance abuse disorders, is at least as likely as not related to his active-duty service. His claim for service connection is granted.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD and insomnia, has been denied. The Board found that there is no current diagnosis of PTSD or other diagnosed acquired psychiatric disorders related to his active-duty service.

The Veteran's PTSD is rated at 50 percent, reflecting occupational and social impairment with reduced reliability and productivity.,Diabetes mellitus with retinopathy remains at the initial 10 percent rating.

The Veteran's PTSD symptoms have most nearly approximated occupational and social impairment with deficiencies in most areas, warranting a 70 percent rating for the entire period on appeal.

The Veteran's TDIU claim is remanded due to uncertainty regarding the relationship between his service-connected PTSD and his diagnosed dementia, which may affect his ability to work. The Board requests a VA medical opinion to clarify these issues.

The Veteran withdrew his appeals for service connection for various conditions related to contaminated water at Camp Lejeune, including PTSD, pre-cancerous polyps (rectal), muscle and tissue breakdown, blood cell problems, and bone density. The Board dismissed the appeals as a result.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection due to outstanding VA and private treatment records, verification of in-service stressors, and additional medical opinions.

The Veteran's PTSD and associated mental disorders have been rated at a maximum of 100 percent since June 28, 2011. The effective date for this rating is July 5, 2016.

The Veteran's prostate cancer and PTSD have been granted a 100% rating effective November 1, 2018. The Veteran has also been awarded TDIU due to his service-connected disabilities preventing him from securing or following substantially gainful employment.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for PTSD was received on October 18, 2007. The Board granted an effective date of October 18, 2007, but not earlier, for the award of service connection for PTSD.

The Board has decided that the Veteran's claims for service connection for PTSD and TDIU are remanded due to incomplete research on alleged stressors. The AOJ is instructed to conduct additional research into the Veteran's claimed stressors, including those related to Vietnam, Okinawa, and motor vehicle accidents.