PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) decisions — 2022

The Veteran's claims of increased ratings for his right knee disability and TDIU prior to September 18, 2013 were granted. The Board also remanded other issues including service connection for left knee disability.

The Veteran was granted a TDIU rating for the period from July 1, 2016 to August 31, 2018. For the periods prior to and after this date, the Veteran's service-connected disabilities did not meet the criteria for a TDIU.

The rating reduction from 100% to 50% for the Veteran's service-connected obstructive sleep apnea was proper, and entitlement to an evaluation in excess of 50% is denied. The severance of SMC based on housebound status was also proper, and restoration is denied. Entitlement to SMC from July 1, 2015 to December 30, 2016 is denied.

The Board has granted service connection for gastroesophageal reflux disorder (GERD) and remanded the issues of left foot disability and acquired psychiatric disability, to include PTSD.

The Veteran's PTSD was rated at 30 percent prior to July 15, 2019. From July 15, 2019, to November 14, 2019, the rating increased to 70 percent. After that date, a higher rating is denied.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to insufficient evidence regarding the Veteran's claimed in-service stressor and for obtaining additional medical records. The Veteran is seeking service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD, depression, anxiety disorder, and panic disorder.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient evidence to support service connection for PTSD, but has found that the Veteran had other diagnosed conditions such as depression and insomnia. The claim is now pending with instructions for further review.

The Board has determined that a remand is necessary for the Veteran's lumbar spine disability and acquired psychiatric disorder claims due to new evidence of worsening symptoms. The TDIU claim is also remanded as it is inextricably intertwined with the other two issues.

A 70 percent rating for PTSD is granted from December 17, 2018 to December 16, 2020. A total disability rating based on individual unemployability (TDIU) is also granted beginning December 17, 2018.

The Board dismissed the appeal due to the appellant's death, and no service connection was granted or denied.

The Veteran's effective date for additional compensation benefits for her dependent child is granted as of June 30, 2013. The decision was made based on the information provided in January and September 2016, which was within one year of the December 2015 rating decision granting service connection.

The Board has remanded the case for further examination to determine if any psychiatric disability is caused or aggravated by service-connected disabilities, and to provide opinions on the etiology of each diagnosed mental disorder.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder and a back disability are being remanded due to inadequate medical opinions. The issues will be further evaluated with additional evidence.

The Veteran's PTSD is rated at 70 percent since October 28, 2021. The Board also granted TDIU prior to October 28, 2021 and denied it after that date.

The Veteran's PTSD is granted at a 70 percent evaluation prior to August 18, 2020.

The Veteran's PTSD is rated at 70 percent, which does not meet the criteria for a higher rating. The Board also granted TDIU based on the Veteran's service-connected PTSD.

A 10 percent rating is granted for a service-connected hammer finger deformity. Service connection for post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is remanded.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection due to insufficient evidence regarding the onset and etiology of the claimed disabilities, particularly PTSD and respiratory issues.

The Veteran's petition to reopen his claim for service connection of an acquired psychiatric disorder is granted. The Board finds that the evidence received since the last final denial is new and material, thus allowing him to proceed with reopening his claim. However, the issue of service connection remains remanded due to insufficient development regarding in-service stressors.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including PTSD, headaches, and tinnitus, have rendered him unable to secure or maintain substantially gainful employment for the entire period on appeal. The Board has granted a total disability rating based on individual unemployability (TDIU).