PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) decisions — 2022

The Veteran's combined schedular evaluation for compensation was 80 percent prior to June 12, 2019, and 90 percent thereafter. The Board finds that remand is warranted for referral to the Director of Compensation Service for extraschedular consideration.

The Veteran's PTSD is rated at 70 percent since November 12, 2020. The claim for a higher rating remains pending.

The Veteran withdrew his appeals for a higher rating for PTSD, alcohol use disorder, and depression, as well as back pay. The Board dismissed the appeal due to withdrawal.

The Veteran's claim for an initial rating in excess of 50 percent for PTSD was denied. The Board found that the Veteran's symptoms did not meet the criteria for a higher disability rating.,The Veteran's claim for a rating in excess of 20 percent for diabetes mellitus type II was denied. The record does not show that he requires one or more daily injection of insulin, which is required for a higher rating.,Prior to September 23, 2019, the Veteran's TDIU claim was denied on schedular grounds as his combined disability rating did not meet the criteria for a total rating. The Director of Compensation Service determined that the evidence does not support an extraschedular TDIU prior to this date.

The Veteran's PTSD is rated at a 70% disability rating, effective July 14, 2022. The Board has also remanded the issues of service connection for a respiratory condition and neck condition due to insufficient evidence.

The Veteran's PTSD is rated at a 50 percent rating, but the Board has granted an increased rating to 70 percent throughout the period on appeal.

Service connection for IBS is granted. A disability rating of 70 percent for PTSD effective July 2020 is granted, but a higher rating for GERD is denied.

The Board denied the claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD due to inconsistencies in the Appellant's account of events during service and reliance on inaccurate history.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for tinnitus was reopened and granted. The reduction of his PTSD rating from 70% to 50% was upheld.

The Veteran's appeal for an increased rating for PTSD and alcohol use disorder was dismissed as the appellant withdrew his appeal prior to a decision being made.

The Board has remanded the cases for additional development due to non-compliance with prior remand directives, specifically obtaining all outstanding VA treatment records from the Philadelphia VAMC.

The Veteran's claim for an earlier effective date for his service-connected PTSD is being remanded due to the failure to appear at a scheduled hearing. The Board will provide additional information regarding scheduling another hearing.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection due to issues with the appellant's discharge and the need for additional medical opinions regarding his left foot disability.

The Veteran's PTSD has resulted in occupational and social impairment with deficiencies in most areas, warranting a 70% disability rating. The case is remanded to determine the nature of the Veteran's insomnia and whether it should be considered a separate disability.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to insufficient evidence regarding whether the veteran's acquired psychiatric disorders, including PTSD, major depressive disorder, and bipolar affective disorder, were aggravated by service. The examiner is required to provide an opinion on whether these conditions existed prior to the period of ACDUTRA and if they are related to disease or injury incurred during this period.

The Veteran's PTSD was rated at 50 percent prior to January 10, 2022 and denied a higher rating.,Effective as of January 10, 2022, the Veteran's PTSD was rated at 70 percent but still denied a higher rating.

The Board has remanded the claims for a low back disorder, left knee disorder, left shoulder disorder, and bilateral foot disorder due to lack of medical evidence addressing these conditions during service. The Veteran's claim for PTSD is denied as there was no effective date prior to May 18, 2010.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to failure to comply with previous remand directives and outstanding information regarding the Veteran's in-service stressor event.

The appeal of the depression claim is dismissed as it has been granted in full. The PTSD claim is remanded for further development and examination.

The Board has granted service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, other than PTSD (anxiety and depression), but denied service connection for PTSD. The right knee, hypertension, sleep disorder, and gastrointestinal disorders remain under consideration.