PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) decisions — 2022

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for revision of an October 2015 rating decision, finding no clear and unmistakable error (CUE) in the original grant of service connection for PTSD and schizophrenia with an effective date of February 14, 2014.

The Veteran's PTSD rating and TDIU claim are being remanded for additional development, including obtaining private treatment records and clarifying the basis of his SSA disability benefits.

The Board dismissed all claims as the appellant died during the appeal process.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for bilateral hearing loss and an increased rating for PTSD, finding that there was no evidence of a current disability or in-service incurrence.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for an earlier effective date prior to May 27, 2004 for service connection for PTSD based on clear and unmistakable error (CUE) in July 2004, April 2003, June 2002, and July 1969 Regional Office (RO) rating decisions. The Board found no CUE in the prior decisions.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to the need for a VA examination regarding the Veteran's psychiatric disabilities, including PTSD and depression. The examiner will assess whether these conditions are related to service or any incident of service.

The Board has remanded the case due to incomplete VA treatment records from a Vet Center in Washington, D.C. The Veteran is asked to provide authorization for these records.

The Veteran's PTSD results in occupational and social impairment with deficiencies in most areas, but not total occupational and social impairment. A 70 percent disability rating is granted.,A higher rating for Degenerative Arthritis of the Back is denied.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded due to the need for additional development and consideration of his claims.

The Board has remanded the cases for additional development to corroborate the Veteran's claimed stressors and issue a formal finding regarding corroboration of the stressors. A new VA medical opinion is also needed to consider the Veteran's contentions and any additional evidence received.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for consideration of additional evidence, including VA treatment records and a VA PTSD examination report. The issues include determining if the Veteran should receive a higher initial rating for his PTSD and whether he qualifies for an earlier effective date for TDIU.

The Veteran's petition to reopen the claim of service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD and depression, is granted. The issue of reopening the claim of service connection for PTSD is remanded.

The Veteran's PTSD is currently rated at 70 percent, and the Board has determined that a higher rating is not warranted due to lack of total occupational and social impairment.

The Veteran's PTSD with sleep impairment was rated at 50 percent, but the Board found that it did not meet the criteria for a higher rating due to insufficient occupational and social impairment.,Service connection for a skin disability could not be established as there is no evidence of record showing a current diagnosis or in-service exposure to herbicide agents.

The Veteran's service-connected PTSD did not render him unemployable prior to December 20, 2017. The Board denied entitlement to TDIU on both schedular and extraschedular bases.

The Board has remanded the case due to inadequate opinion regarding the etiology of the Veteran's persistent depressive disorder, and a new VA examination is needed.

The Veteran's prostate disability and acquired psychiatric disability (other than PTSD) are not service-connected. His diabetes mellitus is granted with a 10% rating.

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

The Veteran's back condition, heart condition, and PTSD have been granted service connection. The Veteran is also awarded an initial evaluation of 70 percent for her PTSD and TDIU status.

The Veteran's PTSD is rated at 70% from January 14, 2016 to June 13, 2018. A higher rating for PTSD beyond this period and entitlement to SMC are denied.