PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) decisions — 2022

The Veteran's PTSD with panic attacks is granted an initial 70 percent evaluation, effective July 27, 2015.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, finding that there is no current diagnosis of a psychiatric disability.

The Veteran's PTSD symptoms have not resulted in total occupational and social impairment, but they do cause significant impairment. The Board denies a disability rating in excess of 70 percent for PTSD.

The Veteran's TDIU claim from May 18, 2016 is granted. The issue of TDIU prior to May 18, 2016 is remanded for further review by the Director of Compensation and Pension Services.

The Veteran's lumbar spine disability is granted, and her PTSD is rated at 50% effective from the date of claim (March 20, 2015). The issues of increased rating for PTSD and service connection for a gynecological disorder are remanded.

The Veteran's claims for PTSD with major depressive disorder, fibromyalgia, and bilateral elbow conditions have been granted. The right and left medial and lateral epicondylitis claims are being reconsidered.

The Board denied service connection for PTSD, anxiety, and adjustment disorder with depression as there was no valid diagnosis of PTSD at any time during the appeal period. The Veteran's anxiety and adjustment disorder were not found to be related to his military service.

The Veteran's PTSD with depressive disorder and alcohol abuse is granted an initial evaluation of 70 percent, effective from the date of the decision. The left knee disability remains at a separate 10 percent evaluation for symptomatic removal of semilunar cartilage.

The Veteran's PTSD with Major Depressive Disorder resulted in total occupational and social impairment throughout the appeal period prior to July 7, 2021. The Veteran is granted a 100% disability rating for this condition.

The Veteran's claim of service connection for depression has been reopened. The Board finds that new and material evidence has been submitted so that the previously denied claim is reopened. Other claims are REMANDED for further development.

The Veteran's PTSD is rated at 70 percent, effective August 6, 2008. The Board also granted a TDIU from October 1, 2009.

The Veteran's claim for a higher rating for PTSD was denied, and the effective date of the award is set at September 1, 2010.

The Veteran's PTSD symptoms caused occupational and social impairment with deficiencies in most areas, such as work, family relations, thinking, and mood. The Board granted a rating of 70 percent for PTSD prior to December 15, 2011.

The Board has remanded four issues related to PTSD: the effective date for service connection, the initial rating, and the earlier effective dates for TDIU and DEA. The issues are considered intertwined.

The Veteran's service-connected hearing loss, lumbar spine disability, and PTSD with major depressive disorder have prevented him from securing or following a substantially gainful occupation. A TDIU is granted from September 29, 2008 to February 17, 2021.

The Veteran's service-connected conditions do not render him so helpless as to need regular aid and attendance, thus SMC based on the need for regular aid and attendance is denied.

The Board has remanded the case for additional medical opinions regarding the Veteran's obstructive sleep apnea, specifically whether it is related to service or secondary to his service-connected PTSD, diabetes mellitus, type 2, and coronary artery disease.

The Veteran's service connection claim for a left knee disorder is reopened, and she has PTSD as a result of active service. The Board finds the Veteran needs an examination to determine her current right knee disability status and whether any of these issues are related to her service-connected disabilities.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, finding that there was no evidence to support a nexus between his claimed stressors and any acquired psychiatric disorders.

The Veteran's back disability is rated at 20 percent, and the Board denied an increased rating for his service-connected back disability. The TDIU claim was also denied as of December 6, 2018.