PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) decisions — 2023

The Veteran's PTSD is granted a 70 percent rating prior to December 13, 2022. The left knee disability and TDIU claims are remanded for further development.

The Board has remanded the claims for an acquired psychiatric disorder, hepatitis C, and cirrhosis of the liver due to potential new evidence submitted by the appellant. The cases are now pending further review.

The Board has vacated the denial of TDIU due to inaccurate evidence, and since May 1, 2015, the Veteran's service-connected disabilities have rendered him unable to secure or follow a substantially gainful occupation.

The Veteran's claim for an effective date prior to May 19, 2017, for the award of service connection for PTSD with Bipolar Disorder was denied. The Board found that no earlier effective date is warranted as the earliest possible effective date is the date of receipt of the application to reopen the claim, which is May 19, 2017.,The Veteran's claim for a TDIU rating prior to May 19, 2017, was also denied. The Board found that she did not meet the schedular requirements for a TDIU and could only be granted on an extraschedular basis under 38 C.F.R. § 4.16(b). However, given her statement indicating that her non-service-connected PTSD was causing her to not work, the Board concluded that she had not met the criteria for referral of her claim to the Director, Compensation Services for extraschedular consideration.

The Board has reopened the claims for service connection for a sleep disorder, left knee disability, right knee disability, and bilateral foot disability. The claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder remains remanded as new evidence was received but does not establish service connection.

The Veteran's claim for a higher rating for PTSD prior to July 6, 2020 is being remanded due to the need to obtain missing counseling progress notes from Florida Vet Center.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient medical opinions regarding whether the Veteran's hypertension, MGUS, PTSD, and service-connected conditions contributed to his death from pancreatic cancer. The VA must obtain addendum opinions addressing these issues.

The Board has reopened the Veteran's claim for service connection for PTSD due to new and material evidence. The issues of service connection for OSA, ED (to include as secondary), and PTSD remain remanded for further development.

The Veteran's claims for service connection of various musculoskeletal conditions, including PTSD, lower back condition, right and left knee conditions, left leg pain, and left ankle condition are remanded due to the need for further examination and evaluation. The effective date claim for PTSD is also remanded as it may be addressed in conjunction with other issues.

The Veteran's appeal for PTSD is dismissed. The Veteran's major depressive disorder is granted as secondary to his service-connected bilateral foot disabilities.

The Veteran's PTSD is rated at 70 percent, effective February 2, 2018.,An earlier effective date for the award of service connection for PTSD is dismissed.,The TDIU claim is remanded.

The Veteran's PTSD is currently rated at 70 percent from March 12, 2018, to October 8, 2019. The claim for an increased rating and TDIU prior to January 2, 2020, has been denied.

The Board has remanded the case due to inadequate consideration of a potential stressor and failure to address relevant medical records. The Veteran's claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, other than PTSD, is being returned for further development.

The Board has remanded the case to obtain additional service treatment records and inpatient records from the VA Hospital in Martinez, California. The Veteran's claim for an earlier effective date for PTSD remains before the Board.

The Board dismissed the Veteran's claim for an earlier effective date for a 100 percent evaluation for service-connected acquired psychiatric disabilities as it was not properly before the Board due to the finality of the September 2019 decision.

The Board has granted service connection for Parkinson's disease and a psychiatric disorder, including chronic PTSD, depression, and anxiety. The Veteran's current conditions are related to his active service.

The Veteran's appeals for earlier effective dates for TDIU, PTSD rating increase, and DEA eligibility have been dismissed as the Veteran withdrew his appeal.

The Veteran's service-connected conditions do not render him unemployable at any time during the appeal period. The Board denied his claim for TDIU as he has maintained substantially gainful employment despite his PTSD.

The Veteran withdrew her appeal for service connection of neck disability, psychiatric disorder, hysterectomy, and tinnitus before the Board could make a decision.

The Veteran's appeal for a rating in excess of 70 percent for PTSD is dismissed because the Veteran withdrew his appeals before the Board.