PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) decisions — 2022

The Veteran's claim for service connection for PTSD and major depression has been reopened due to the submission of new evidence. The case is remanded for further development, including verification of an in-service stressor.

The Veteran's death was not caused by service-connected conditions, and there is no evidence of unadjudicated claims or unpaid VA benefits at the time of her death.

The Veteran's PTSD symptoms have resulted in total occupational and social impairment from September 28, 2018 to July 15, 2021.,Throughout the rating period on appeal, the Veteran experienced migraines with very frequent completely prostrating and prolonged attacks productive of severe economic inadaptability.

The Board has denied service connection for diabetes mellitus type II and remanded the issue of service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder due to insufficient evidence.

The Veteran's PTSD symptoms have improved, allowing for a higher rating of 70% from August 8, 2017 to October 4, 2021.

The Veteran's claim for TDIU was denied as his service-connected disabilities did not preclude him from securing and following a substantially gainful occupation, except for the period prior to September 1, 2015. The Board found that the Veteran had worked in a protected work environment since September 1, 2015.

The Veteran's service-connected PTSD has prevented him from securing and maintaining substantially gainful occupation during the entire appeal period, resulting in a TDIU. The case is remanded for an increased rating of PTSD.

The Veteran meets the threshold percentage requirements for a TDIU due to her service-connected PTSD, which prevents her from securing and following substantially gainful employment.

The Board has determined that there is no current evidence of an acquired psychiatric disability, including PTSD, and thus denied the Veteran's claim for service connection.

The Veteran's PTSD was granted an initial 50 percent evaluation prior to May 27, 2016. An increased evaluation beyond this point is denied.

The Veteran's PTSD is rated at 70 percent, which does not meet the criteria for a higher rating. His hemorrhoid condition has been rated as noncompensable.

Service connection for an acquired psychiatric disability, bilateral hearing loss, diabetes mellitus (type II), and skin condition has been granted.,The claim of service connection for an eating disorder is denied.

The Board has granted an initial 70 percent rating for the Veteran's service-connected PTSD, finding that his symptoms more closely approximate occupational and social impairment with deficiencies in most areas.

The Veteran's PTSD symptoms have been rated at 50 percent since August 31, 2012. The Board has now granted a 70 percent rating for PTSD.,Prior to December 3, 2015, the Veteran was granted TDIU based on his service-connected PTSD.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities do not render him unable to secure or follow a substantially gainful occupation consistent with his education and work history.

The Veteran's service connection claims for PTSD, OSA, cervical spine degenerative joint disease with radiculopathy, left ribs contusion, right elbow strain, bilateral hand strain and degenerative arthritis (other than posttraumatic) of the bilateral hands, and low back degenerative disc disease have been granted.

The appeal for an initial rating in excess of 10 percent for residuals of a cholecystectomy has been dismissed. The Board has remanded the issues of service connection for bilateral hearing loss, tinnitus, sleep apnea, PTSD due to MST, residuals of a broken nose, and allergic rhinitis (claimed as sinusitis) to allow for further development.

The Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorder is rated at 50 percent, effective May 23, 2014. The VA Board found that the disability picture more nearly approximates occupational and social impairment with reduced reliability and productivity.

The Veteran's service-connected PTSD, bilateral hearing loss, and tinnitus have rendered him unable to secure or follow substantially gainful employment. His TDIU claim is granted effective July 18, 2014. The Veteran does not meet the criteria for SMC based on need for regular aid and attendance due to his non-service-connected disabilities.

The Veteran's depression has been granted a rating of 70 percent effective August 20, 2011. A higher rating for her depression is denied.