PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) decisions — 2022

The Veteran's service-connected psychiatric disability was denied an evaluation in excess of 30 percent prior to July 22, 2015.,A 50 percent evaluation for the service-connected psychiatric disability was granted from July 22, 2015 and prior to February 19, 2020.,The Veteran's request for an evaluation in excess of 70 percent for the service-connected psychiatric disability was denied as of February 19, 2020.,A total disability rating based on individual unemployability (TDIU) from June 7, 2017 was granted.

The Veteran's PTSD was not shown to have resulted in deficiencies in most areas prior to January 14, 2022.,From January 14, 2022, the Veteran's PTSD did not result in total occupational and social impairment.

The Veteran's service connection for PTSD, bilateral hearing loss, tinnitus, and headaches is granted. However, the Veteran's claim for an initial rating in excess of 20 percent for his right ankle disability remains denied.,Service connection for left lower extremity amputation, bilateral hearing loss, tinnitus, and headaches are all established by evidence of record.

The Veteran's PTSD is granted an initial rating of 70 percent, effective from the date of the decision.

The Veteran's TBI residuals include mild impairment of memory, attention, concentration, or executive functions resulting in mild functional impairment. The Veteran also has service-connected PTSD which prevented him from obtaining and maintaining employment consistent with his occupational experience prior to September 18, 2012.

The Veteran's appeal for asthma has been dismissed. The claim of PTSD was reopened and granted, but the rating assigned is not specified. Sleep apnea and adrenal gland disability claims are remanded for further evaluation.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for PTSD and a psychiatric disability other than PTSD, finding that there was no current diagnosis of PTSD and insufficient evidence to link any diagnosed psychiatric condition to service.

The Board has granted service connection for tinnitus. The claims of service connection for a psychiatric disability, sleep apnea, hypertension, hypothyroidism, left knee disability, and left ankle disability are remanded due to the need for additional development.

The Board denied service connection for PTSD and an acquired psychiatric disorder, including schizophrenia and schizoaffective disorder, finding that the evidence did not meet the criteria for a diagnosis of PTSD or establish the occurrence of a stressor related to service.

The Board has granted a 70 percent rating for PTSD, which is more severe than the current 50 percent rating. The Veteran's symptoms have resulted in occupational and social impairment with reduced reliability and productivity.

The Board has decided that the Veteran's claim for service connection for PTSD should be remanded due to new evidence being added to the file by VA.

The Veteran's appeals for various disability ratings and service connection claims have been dismissed due to the Veteran withdrawing his appeals prior to a decision being made.

The Veteran's left ankle fracture is currently rated as 10 percent disabling, and the Board finds no basis to grant a higher rating.,PTSD, depression, anxiety, angina, and fatigue are all remanded for further development.

The Veteran's appeal for service connection and rating increases on multiple conditions is being remanded due to issues with obtaining medical records from certain providers.

The Board has remanded the cases of headaches, an acquired psychiatric disorder, and a right knee disability for further development and adjudication.

The Board denied a TDIU on an extra-schedular basis prior to January 31, 2014, finding that the Veteran's service-connected disabilities did not prevent him from obtaining substantially gainful employment.

The Veteran's claim for a higher rating for PTSD was granted, and his TDIU appeal was dismissed as moot due to the grant of a 100 percent disability rating for PTSD.

The Veteran's previously denied claims for service connection for bilateral hearing loss, hepatitis C, and TDIU have been reopened. The claim for hepatitis C has been granted, and the claim for TDIU is granted with a combined rating of 60 percent from January 20, 2009.

The Board has remanded the claims for headaches, degenerative joint disease of the right ankle, posttraumatic stress syndrome with depression, muscle pain of the back and calves due to an undiagnosed illness. Additional VA examinations are needed.

The Board has dismissed the appeal of entitlement to an effective date earlier than November 8, 2013, for the award of service connection for right knee strain. The Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorder (PTSD due to MST) is granted. The issues of rating in excess of 30 percent for bilateral pes planus and left foot plantar fasciitis, service connection for left shoulder rotator cuff tendonitis and acromioclavicular joint osteoarthritis, service connection for left arm bicep tendonitis, service connection for left knee strain, service connection for sinusitis, service connection for sleep apnea, and finding of total disability based on individual unemployability (TDIU) are all remanded.