PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) decisions — 2023

The Veteran's PTSD has been rated at 70 percent disabling, but the Board finds that his symptoms do not warrant a higher rating as they are consistent with the current 70 percent disability rating criteria.

The Board denied a TDIU due to the Veteran's service-connected PTSD, finding that his mental capacity and physical ability were sufficient for substantially gainful employment during the appeal period.

The Veteran's claim for an increased evaluation for PTSD was denied, and the effective date for service connection of PTSD was also denied. The Board found that the Veteran's symptoms did not meet the criteria for a 100% disability rating.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient evidence regarding whether the Veteran's PTSD contributed to his death. The DIC claim remains pending.

The Board has remanded the case for further development, including obtaining updated treatment records and scheduling a VA examination to determine the etiology of any currently diagnosed psychiatric disorder(s). The Veteran's statements regarding in-service personal assaults are also being considered.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient evidence and need for additional medical opinions regarding the Veteran's claimed acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD, anxiety, and depression.

The Veteran's service connection claim for an acquired psychiatric disorder other than PTSD is denied as there is no current diagnosis of such a condition separate from his service-connected PTSD.,Service connection for OSA, secondary to service-connected PTSD, is granted based on the Veteran's long-standing snoring and obesity history.

The Veteran's service-connected PTSD with depression has resulted in total occupational and social impairment since March 16, 2020. A 100% evaluation is granted for this period.

The Board has granted service connection for an acquired psychiatric disability, including PTSD and unspecified depressive disorder, finding that the evidence is at least in equipoise as to whether the Veteran has PTSD due to his in-service experiences.

The Veteran's service-connected PTSD and right ring finger metacarpal neck fracture do not prevent him from obtaining or maintaining substantially gainful employment.

The Board granted a 30 percent rating for PTSD prior to May 12, 2009, and a 50 percent rating from May 20, 2020. The Veteran was also awarded TDIU on an extraschedular basis from January 27, 2011.

The Board has remanded the cases for additional development due to the need to obtain Social Security Administration (SSA) records. The Veteran's lumbar strain and PTSD service connection ratings are also being remanded.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings for PTSD and TDIU are being remanded due to the addition of new evidence since the last statement of the case.

The Board has decided to remand the Veteran's claims for increased ratings and TDIU due to outstanding treatment records and unclear employment history. The case will be returned after obtaining relevant medical records and Social Security earnings information.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection due to insufficient notice and development, particularly regarding his claim for PTSD based on in-service personal assault. The cervical pain claim is also being remanded.

The Board has decided to remand the cases for further evaluation due to inadequate opinions regarding service connection and rating.

The Veteran's lumbar spine disability and PTSD have been granted service connection, with the lumbar spine disability receiving a 70% rating.

The Veteran's headache condition is caused or aggravated by his service-connected sinusitis.,The Veteran does not have a current diagnosis of PTSD.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient verification of in-service stressors for PTSD. The Veteran's claim will be reconsidered after these steps are taken.

The Board has remanded the case for further development and consideration, including obtaining employment information from the Veteran.