PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) decisions — 2022

The Board dismissed the Veteran's appeal for service connection for fainting spells. Service connection was granted for scars, head, PTSD and anxiety, and residuals of TBI.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to an inadequate VA examination, and a new one must be conducted to determine if the Veteran's psychiatric disability is related to his service.

The Veteran's claims for earlier effective dates for his TDIU and DEA benefits prior to June 17, 2014 are dismissed as they are concurrently being adjudicated in the Legacy Appeal system.

The Veteran's PTSD has been rated at 50% since August 21, 2014. The VA increased the rating to 70% effective July 23, 2019. The Board granted a 100% rating for PTSD effective July 23, 2019.

The Veteran's PTSD and mild alcohol use disorder have not resulted in total social impairment, thus the claim for a rating in excess of 70 percent is denied.

The Veteran's need for regular aid and attendance due to his service-connected PTSD has been established, leading to the grant of special monthly compensation (SMC) based on this need.

The Veteran's claim for a higher initial disability rating for PTSD was granted, and he is now rated at 50 percent. The claim of entitlement to a total disability rating based on individual unemployability (TDIU) is remanded.

The Veteran's PTSD renders him unable to obtain and maintain substantially gainful employment, warranting a grant of TDIU.

Your appeal for a higher rating for PTSD has been dismissed because the Veteran passed away before a decision could be made.

The Veteran's TDIU claim is granted for the rating period from February 18, 2020 due to service-connected disabilities including PTSD, type 2 diabetes mellitus, and ischemic heart disease.

The Veteran's PTSD is granted at a 70 percent evaluation prior to June 14, 2022. The issue of TDIU prior to June 14, 2022 remains pending and will be remanded.

The Veteran's PTSD and MDD are as likely as not attributable to his military service, including his duties as a casket bearer. Service connection is granted for these conditions.

The Board has decided to remand the case for further development and examination, including a VA psychiatric examination.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities do not prevent him from obtaining and maintaining substantially gainful employment, thus denying his claim for a total disability rating based on individual unemployability (TDIU).

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient medical opinion regarding whether the Veteran's service-connected PTSD contributed to or caused his death from coronary artery disease.

The Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD, somatic disorder, psychotic disorder, and personality disorder with schizotypal features, has been rated at 100% since June 29, 2006. The Board granted a 100% rating for the service-connected condition.

The Veteran's PTSD symptoms prior to June 9, 2020 caused occupational impairment with reduced reliability and productivity. The Board granted a 50 percent evaluation for PTSD.

The Veteran's hypertension and acquired psychiatric disorder are granted service connection. The kidney condition is remanded for further examination.

The Veteran's service-connected PTSD and related conditions have rendered him unable to secure or follow substantially gainful employment, warranting a TDIU on an extraschedular basis starting from August 20, 2014.

The Veteran's TDIU claim was denied because he did not complete the required VA Form 21-8940 and indicated he is not seeking entitlement to a TDIU. The evidence does not show that his service-connected disabilities alone are of sufficient severity to produce unemployability.