PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) decisions — 2022

The Board has granted an earlier effective date of February 17, 1993 for the grant of service connection for PTSD. The Veteran's claim was initially denied in November 1993 but VA records were not considered at that time.

The Veteran requested to withdraw her appeals for service connection of an acquired psychiatric disorder, chronic fatigue syndrome, and a respiratory disorder. The Board dismissed the appeal as per her request.

The Veteran's PTSD, along with other service-connected conditions, has caused him to be unable to secure and maintain substantial gainful employment since December 12, 2019. His condition has resulted in occupational and social impairment.

The Veteran's PTSD is currently rated at 50 percent, effective prior to December 20, 2019. The Board has granted a 50 percent rating for PTSD.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection for low back disability, sleep apnea, and an acquired psychiatric disorder due to inadequate development of evidence.

The Veteran's PTSD was granted a 70 percent disability rating from July 2, 2018.,A total disability rating due to individual unemployability (TDIU) is also granted from July 2, 2018.

The Veteran's PTSD prior to August 12, 2015, is granted a disability rating of 70 percent. The Veteran's migraines prior to February 18, 2016, are granted a disability rating of 30 percent.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection for PTSD, depression, bilateral hearing loss, and tinnitus due to incomplete development of records and need for additional medical opinions.

The Veteran's appeal for an increased rating of PTSD was denied, and the Board found that his competency determination did not warrant a higher rating. The appeals for service connection of right shoulder, left shoulder, and lumbar spine disabilities were remanded due to insufficient medical opinions.

The Veteran requested to withdraw his appeal due to satisfaction with the May 2018 rating decision, and the Board dismissed the appeal as a result.

The Veteran's PTSD is granted a 70% rating from September 26, 2017. A higher rating for PTSD and a TDIU are denied.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for schizophrenia and PTSD, finding that there was no evidence linking his current psychiatric disorders to his military service.

Your appeal for an increased rating for PTSD with persistent depressive disorder and anxious distress has been dismissed because the Veteran withdrew his appeal through his authorized representative.

The Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD and depression, is rated at 70 percent. The Board has granted an initial 100 percent rating for the condition based on total occupational and social impairment.

The Board has remanded the cases due to insufficient development of evidence, specifically regarding the Veteran's current symptomatology for PTSD and diabetes mellitus.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities have rendered him unable to secure or follow substantially gainful employment since August 29, 2008. The Board granted a TDIU.

The Board has remanded the claims for additional development due to failure to comply with previous instructions, including obtaining psychiatric treatment records from Killeen Heights Vet Center.

The Veteran's appeals for service connection on the merits have been dismissed due to withdrawal. The Board has remanded several issues for further examination and opinion.

The Veteran's PTSD and cognitive disorder have been granted ratings, with the PTSD receiving a 70 percent rating and the cognitive disorder receiving a separate 10 percent rating.

The Veteran's claim for an earlier effective date for service connection of PTSD was denied as there is no evidence that the Veteran submitted a complete application within one year after her July 10, 2015 intent to file. The Board found that VA did not violate the duty to assist and that the Veteran failed to submit supporting evidence within the required timeframe.