PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) decisions — 2023

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for increased ratings for his service-connected low back disability and PTSD due to potential increases in severity.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for a TDIU prior to September 30, 2014 due to insufficient evidence showing that his PTSD prevented him from securing and maintaining substantially gainful employment within one year before filing his increased rating claim.

The Veteran's PTSD was rated at 100% from January 6, 2016; 70% from February 4, 2013 to January 5, 2016; and 30% prior to February 4, 2012. The Veteran's CAD was rated at 100% from April 26, 2016; and 30% from August 31, 2005.,The Veteran's PTSD did not meet the criteria for a higher rating prior to January 5, 2016. The Veteran's CAD met the criteria for a 70% rating prior to April 25, 2016.

The rating reduction from 100% to 70% for PTSD was improper, and a 100% rating is restored effective August 1, 2018.

The Veteran's PTSD and unspecified depressive disorder with anxious distress are rated at 70 percent, effective from the date of the decision. Prior to July 11, 2019, the Veteran is granted a TDIU rating.

Service connection for a respiratory disability is granted under the PACT Act. Service connection for left elbow, insomnia (claimed as mental health disorder), and gastrointestinal disorders including posttraumatic stress disorder are denied. A temporary total evaluation due to right elbow surgery is granted.

The Veteran's PTSD with MDD resulted in occupational and social impairment, but did not meet the criteria for a higher rating prior to September 10, 2019. From September 10, 2019, her symptoms warranted a 50% disability evaluation.

The Veteran's PTSD increased rating claim is remanded due to outstanding records from the Jupiter Vet Center not being obtained as per previous Board directives.

The Veteran's PTSD with sleep disturbance was rated at 70 percent from October 15, 2016 to August 13, 2018. The Board found that the severity, frequency and duration of his PTSD symptoms more closely approximated occupational and social impairment with deficiencies in most areas during this period.

The Veteran's PTSD and panic disorder symptoms are not fully evaluated, and a new VA examination is needed to determine the current severity of his PTSD. Additionally, TDIU claims are remanded due to their inextricably intertwined nature with the increased rating claim for PTSD.

The Board has dismissed the appeal regarding an earlier effective date for a PTSD rating, and has remanded the issue of entitlement to a higher rating.

The Board has granted service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including schizophrenia, psychosis, and posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), finding that the Veteran had a disease during or within one year of service.

The Veteran's obstructive sleep apnea is granted as secondary to his diabetes mellitus, type II.,The Veteran's diabetes mellitus, type II, does not require regulation of activities and thus a higher rating is denied.

The Veteran's appeal is remanded due to the need for a new VA examination to assess his service-connected PTSD, as no recent evaluation has been conducted since November 2018.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for various disabilities, including acquired psychiatric conditions and musculoskeletal issues. The appeals are pending due to incomplete development of evidence related to stressor verification and examination.

The Veteran's PTSD was rated at 30 percent prior to May 8, 2020. The Board denied a higher rating as his symptoms did not meet the criteria for a 50% disability rating.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient consideration of the Veteran's PTSD diagnosis and need for a new VA examination. The issues include determining if her acquired psychiatric disorders, including PTSD, are related to service.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for an effective date prior to August 24, 2016, for the award of a temporary total rating for hospitalization due to service-connected PTSD. The Board found that it was not factually ascertainable that the Veteran was admitted to the hospital for treatment of his service-connected PTSD prior to this date.

The Veteran's service-connected PTSD is rated at 50% and has been granted a higher rating to 70%. The effective date remains pending.,Service connection for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus was denied.

The Board has remanded the case due to non-compliance with prior instructions and for referral of the TDIU claim prior to June 29, 2015, to the Director of Compensation Service for consideration of an extraschedular disability rating.