PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) decisions — 2023

The Veteran's claims for PTSD and TBI, migraine headaches, and TDIU are being remanded due to the need for additional development of his VA treatment records. The rating assigned will be determined after reviewing all evidence received since the last prior adjudication.

The Veteran's PTSD is granted at a 100% rating, effective from the date of his claim. The issue of TDIU prior to July 31, 2018, is dismissed as moot due to the grant of a 100% rating for PTSD.

The Board has remanded the claims of service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, bilateral hearing loss, and tinnitus due to a lack of response from the Veteran or his representative regarding additional evidence added to the claims file since the last SSOC.

The Veteran's left ankle disability is rated at 20 percent, and he is granted a TDIU prior to February 11, 2021.,A TDIU from February 11, 2021 onward is dismissed as moot due to the Veteran's receipt of a 100 percent disability rating.

The Veteran's claims for PTSD, hypertension, diabetes, and sleep apnea have been reopened due to the submission of new and material evidence.,VA is required to provide a VA examination or medical opinion regarding the nature and etiology of any psychiatric disorder other than PTSD.

The Veteran's appeal for a higher rating for hypertension has been withdrawn.,The Board has remanded the issues of entitlement to service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, migraine headaches, and right lower extremity pain (claimed as sciatica).,The Veteran's appeals for increased ratings for his foot conditions have also been remanded.

An initial 70 percent rating for service-connected PTSD with other specified depressive disorder is granted, effective January 1, 2015.,A total disability rating based on unemployability due to service-connected disability (TDIU) is granted, effective August 30, 2012, to October 14, 2013.

The Board denied service connection for PTSD as there was no credible evidence to support the claimed in-service stressors, and the Veteran did not engage in combat with the enemy.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection due to insufficient evidence regarding his reported in-service stressors and the need for a new VA psychiatric examination.

The Veteran's appeal for service connection of a headache disorder and an increased rating for PTSD is remanded due to the need for additional medical examinations and evaluations.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claim for compliance with a previous June 2022 remand order, which included scheduling a VA psychiatric examination and nexus opinion. The Veteran was not provided with the correct address information by VA, leading to his cancellation of the November 2022 appointment.

The Veteran's PTSD has been granted an initial evaluation of 70 percent, effective December 28, 2016.

The Veteran's service-connected PTSD and depressive disorder not otherwise specified prevented him from obtaining and maintaining substantial gainful employment, leading to a TDIU being granted. The Board also found that there were issues with service connection for various knee and ankle disabilities.

The Veteran's PTSD and MDD have been granted increased ratings, with the effective date beginning May 13, 2015. A higher rating of 70% has also been granted for his conditions starting December 20, 2019. The Veteran is now eligible for SMC due to his service-connected disabilities and Meniere's disease. TDIU based solely on PTSD prior to December 20, 2019, was not warranted.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient evidence regarding the Veteran's claimed psychiatric conditions and their relationship to service. The VA examiner did not identify all psychological disabilities present during the appeal period, nor could they determine if any of these conditions were related to service.

The Veteran's PTSD disability is now rated at 100% effective June 10, 2010. DEA benefits are granted effective March 15, 2005. SMC for Aid and Attendance is granted effective March 15, 2005.

The Veteran's PTSD is currently rated at 70 percent, but the claim for an earlier effective date of May 30, 2002, was granted.,For deviated nasal septum, a higher rating is not warranted as it has already reached its maximum schedular rating.

The Veteran's PTSD and Major Depressive Disorder were granted a disability rating of 70 percent, effective February 17, 2021.

The Veteran's PTSD and insomnia have been rated, but the claim for higher ratings remains in controversy. The rating decision denied increased ratings for PTSD and residuals of a left ring finger fracture.

The Veteran's claim for PTSD was reopened, as new evidence shows he has a current diagnosis of unspecified depressive disorder, unspecified schizophrenia, other psychotic disorder, major neurocognitive disorder secondary to TBI/gunshot wound to the head, substance abuse disorder, and PTSD.,The Veteran's right elbow disability was reopened, as new evidence suggests it may be related to his service-connected PTSD.