PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) decisions — 2022

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including PTSD, tinnitus, bilateral hearing loss, and vertigo, rendered him unable to secure or follow a substantially gainful occupation as of November 7, 2006. The Board granted a TDIU on an extra-schedular basis.

Effective February 17, 2017, a 50 percent rating for the Veteran's service-connected acquired psychiatric disorder is granted.,Effective March 29, 2021, a 70 percent rating for the Veteran's service-connected acquired psychiatric disorder is granted.

The Veteran's PTSD is rated at 70 percent, but no higher, for the appeal period from September 8, 2020. The issue of entitlement to an initial rating in excess of 50 percent prior to September 8, 2020, and in excess of 70 percent from September 8, 2020, for service-connected PTSD was denied.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings were denied. The Board found that the Veteran did not meet the criteria for higher ratings in any of his conditions, including PTSD with alcohol abuse.

Your TDIU appeal for the period from October 21, 2021 is dismissed because a separate decision granted you a TDIU effective from June 30, 2017.

The Veteran's claim for an initial rating of 70 percent for his acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD and generalized anxiety disorder is granted. The Veteran's claim for a compensable rating for bilateral hearing loss prior to December 12, 2019 is remanded. The Veteran's claim for TDIU is also remanded.

The Veteran's appeal is remanded for additional examinations and opinions to determine the nature of his heart condition, PTSD, asthma, and sleep apnea, as well as their relationship to service. The hearing loss claim remains denied.

The Veteran's PTSD was rated at 50% since December 31, 2012. The Board has granted an earlier effective date of December 31, 2012 for the assignment of a 70 percent disability rating.

The Veteran is granted a 70 percent rating for PTSD, effective from the date of his intent to file on November 28, 2016. The Board found that his symptoms most closely approximated occupational and social impairment with deficiencies in most areas but did not meet total occupational and social impairment.

The Veteran's appeal was dismissed due to his death, and the Board has no jurisdiction to adjudicate the merits of this appeal at this time.

The Veteran's claim for a higher rating for his service-connected PTSD is being remanded due to the inadequacy of the previous VA examination report.

The Veteran's PTSD is now rated at 100 percent effective October 18, 2019. He also received SMC based on service-connected disabilities for the entire period.

The Veteran's claims for higher ratings on multiple service-connected conditions are being remanded to the RO/AMC for further development and consideration.,Issues include scars of the left abdomen, scar of the posterior trunk (back), residuals status post gunshot wound to the abdomen, residuals status post gunshot wound to the lower back, PTSD, tinnitus, lumbosacral strain, and left lower extremity radiculopathy.

The Veteran's PTSD is currently rated at a 70 percent disability rating from March 17, 2010 to July 10, 2018. The symptoms include depressed mood, suicidal ideation, social isolation, and problems with anger control.

The Board has determined that additional development is needed to determine the etiology of the Veteran's sleep apnea, including whether it is related to service or aggravated by his service-connected conditions.

The Board has reopened the Veteran's claims for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, coronary artery disease, and diabetes mellitus. The claims are now remanded to determine the nature and etiology of any acquired psychiatric disorders.

The Board has remanded the case due to the Veteran's failure to attend a VA mental health examination. The Veteran is required to be rescheduled for an examination, and if he fails again, a medical opinion should still be obtained.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, other than PTSD, to include an unspecified trauma and stressor-related disorder due to a lack of evidence corroborating his claimed in-service stressors.

The Veteran's appeal for an increased rating of PTSD and TDIU is being remanded due to the inadequacy of a previous VA examination. The case will be returned for further development, including obtaining an addendum opinion from a VA examiner.

The Veteran's MDD with PTSD was granted an initial rating of 70 percent, effective from the date of the decision.,SMC based on need for regular aid and attendance (A&A) was granted since June 4, 2014.