PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) decisions — 2022

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for an initial rating in excess of 50 percent for PTSD, finding that his symptoms did not meet the criteria for a higher rating based on occupational and social impairment with reduced reliability and productivity.

The Veteran's PTSD is rated at 70 percent prior to March 1, 2019 and denied for a higher rating thereafter.

The Veteran is granted a 70 percent disability rating for PTSD with Major Depressive Disorder, effective from March 12, 2009, to the present. A total disability rating based on individual unemployability due to service-connected disabilities is also granted.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for PTSD is granted. The Board finds that the Veteran experienced a traumatic stressor related to his combat service in Vietnam and has been diagnosed with PTSD, which is linked to his military service.

The Veteran's service-connected PTSD is no longer considered due to a finding of CUE, and therefore he cannot be granted TDIU.

The Board dismissed the claim of service connection for PTSD. The Board granted service connection for Depression, finding that it is related to active duty service.

The Board has granted the reopening of the claim for service connection for PTSD and has also granted service connection for PTSD. The Veteran's current diagnosis is related to a stressor that occurred during his military service.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection for PTSD, Chronic Fatigue, and Obstructive Sleep Apnea due to Gulf War exposure. The Veteran's current diagnoses do not meet criteria for these conditions.

The Veteran withdrew his appeals for service connection for colitis and PTSD, so the claims are dismissed.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection due to insufficient evidence and need for further examination.

The Board has found that there has not been substantial compliance with the remand requests and has therefore remanded the case for additional development, including obtaining mental health records from DOC and Ruth Cooper Center. The issues of service connection for a psychiatric disability and special monthly compensation based on the need for aid and attendance are inextricably intertwined and must be addressed together.

The Board has determined that the VA opinions obtained on remand are deficient and requires additional clarification regarding the etiology of the Veteran's right arm intention tremor. The claim is therefore being returned to obtain further medical opinions.

The Board has granted service connection for PTSD, finding that the Veteran's reported stressors are credible and consistent with his military duties.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for PTSD was granted, but the award of TDIU is considered part and parcel of an increased rating claim. The appeal regarding attorney fees is remanded to determine if the amount awarded is reasonable.

The Veteran's service-connected PTSD has rendered him unable to secure or maintain substantially gainful employment. The Board granted a TDIU as of March 7, 2013. The Veteran's claim for residuals of a TBI and left leg disorder is remanded.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to the need for clarification on whether any pre-existing psychiatric disorder existed prior to service and if so, was it aggravated during service. The Veteran's claims will be reviewed again with a VA examination.

The Veteran's initial rating for PTSD has been granted at a 70 percent level throughout the appeal period. The Board also found that he is not entitled to TDIU due to his service-connected disability.

The Veteran's claims for a compensable rating for hemorrhoids, service connection for right ankle disorder, and service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder (claimed as PTSD) are being remanded due to the need for additional medical opinions.

The Veteran's low back disability is granted a rating of 40 percent, but not higher, prior to December 29, 2017. The claim for an increased rating in excess of 40 percent from December 29, 2017, and the PTSD claim are denied. A TDIU is granted from August 18, 2014.

The Veteran's claim of entitlement to a TDIU was dismissed as moot due to the grant of TDIU for the entire appeal period.,The reduction in disability rating for bilateral hearing loss from 20 to 10 percent, effective February 3, 2017, was improper and has been restored.,The Veteran's claim of entitlement to an evaluation in excess of 30 percent disabling prior to October 23, 2019, for IHD was denied.,The Veteran's claim of entitlement to an evaluation in excess of 10 percent disabling prior to December 11, 2019, for IHD was denied.,The Veteran's claim of entitlement to a disability rating in excess of 20 percent prior to January 10, 2017, for degenerative arthritis of the thoracolumbar spine with intervertebral disc syndrome (IVDS) was denied.,The Veteran's claim of entitlement to an evaluation in excess of 70 percent disabling for PTSD was denied.