PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) decisions — 2023

The Veteran's TDIU claim is remanded due to the need for a VA medical opinion regarding the cumulative effect of his service-connected disabilities on his employability.

The Veteran's appeal for an increased initial rating for PTSD has been remanded due to the need for a new examination. The appeal for scars of the left anterior chest and right posterior chest was withdrawn by the Veteran.

The Veteran's appeal for a total disability rating based on individual unemployability due to service-connected disabilities was dismissed because he failed to provide the necessary information and documentation as requested by VA, resulting in his abandonment of the claim.

The Veteran's service-connected conditions do not render him unable to secure or follow substantially gainful employment prior to December 1, 2014. The issue of TDIU is denied as the evidence does not show that his disabilities preclude him from securing and maintaining gainful employment.

The Veteran's PTSD is rated at 70 percent effective from December 27, 2017. The rating reflects occupational and social impairment with deficiencies in most areas due to symptoms such as suicidal ideation and inability to establish and maintain effective relationships.

The Veteran's PTSD symptoms did not result in total occupational and social impairment, resulting in a denial of a rating in excess of 70 percent. From May 16, 2019 to October 1, 2021, the issue of TDIU was moot as he had a maximum schedular rating (100%). From October 1, 2021 onwards, TDIU was denied.

The Board has denied service connection for PTSD and remanded the claim for a cervical spine disability.

The Veteran's claim for a rating in excess of 70 percent for PTSD from December 18, 2017 to May 1, 2020 was denied.,The Veteran's claim for TDIU due to service-connected disabilities was also denied.

The Veteran's glioblastoma multiforme is found to be related to his service-connected PTSD with alcohol use disorder, and thus granted for accrued benefits purposes.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection and a separate rating for his TBI due to insufficient evidence regarding the etiology of his back disorder and the nature and severity of his TBI.

The Veteran's PTSD and TBI were granted effective from May 14, 2014. The rating for PTSD was increased to 70 percent, while the rating for TBI remained at 70 percent.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for a disability evaluation in excess of 70 percent for PTSD and TDIU due to lack of examination, incomplete employment information, and unclear reasons for cancellation of the requested examination.

The Board has remanded the claims of service connection for acquired psychiatric disabilities, erectile dysfunction as secondary to an acquired psychiatric disability, cervical spine disability, lumbar spine disability, sciatica, and bilateral hip disability due to inadequate medical opinions and the need for further development.

The Board dismissed the appeal for an earlier effective date for PTSD with major depressive disorder, alcohol use disorder, cannabis use disorder, cocaine use disorder, and opioid use disorder. The issues of increased rating for PTSD and TDIU are remanded.

The Veteran's claim for a higher rating for chronic right wrist sprain was denied as the evidence did not show ankylosis or functional equivalent of ankylosis, and her symptoms were fully contemplated by the assigned schedular rating.,The Veteran's claim for a higher rating for PTSD (claimed as depression and anxiety) was denied as the evidence did not reflect total occupational and social impairment.

The Veteran is granted a TDIU from October 19, 2018 due to his service-connected disabilities. The combined rating for these disabilities is 80 percent.

The Veteran's PTSD and major depressive disorder have resulted in total occupational and social impairment since June 6, 2018. The Board granted a 100% disability rating for these conditions.

The Board has remanded the claims of service connection for hemorrhoids and an acquired psychiatric disorder due to outstanding VA treatment records and the need for additional medical opinions.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient evidence regarding service connection for an acquired psychiatric disability, including PTSD. A VA examination is needed to address the Veteran's claimed stressors and their relation to his current symptoms.

The Veteran's acquired psychiatric disability, including PTSD and Adjustment Disorder, is granted as related to service.,Headaches are granted as a qualifying chronic disability due to Gulf War illness.,Service connection for lower back condition is remanded.