PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) decisions — 2023

The Board has remanded the case due to inadequate reasons or bases in the decision, and additional development is needed. The Veteran should be provided another opportunity to submit a completed VA Form 21-8940 and updated treatment records.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for PTSD, including as due to in-service military sexual trauma (MST), has been reopened and granted. The Board found that new evidence supports the diagnosis of PTSD and established a causal link between current symptoms and in-service stressors.

The Veteran's claims for PTSD, sinus disability, and vertigo were granted. The issues of bilateral hearing loss, hand disability, right knee disability, back disability, flat foot disability, right shoulder disability, and left shoulder disability have been withdrawn.

The Veteran's PTSD and depressive disorder were granted a 50 percent rating prior to January 6, 2020. From that date, the Veteran was denied any higher ratings.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for left-eye loss of vision and an acquired psychiatric disorder, to include PTSD. The claims will be reviewed with additional medical examinations and opinions.

The Veteran was granted a TDIU effective August 1, 2008. The decision found that his service-connected disabilities prevented him from securing or following any substantially gainful employment.

The Veteran was granted a total disability rating based on individual unemployability (TDIU) for the period prior to April 23, 2019, due to his service-connected acquired psychiatric disorder.

The Veteran's claim for service connection of an acquired psychiatric disorder, including Major Depressive Disorder (MDD), was denied. Additionally, his claims for increased ratings for upper and lower extremity peripheral neuropathy were also denied.

The Veteran is granted a TDIU for the period from June 12, 2007 to January 9, 2019 due to his service-connected disabilities. The claim for an extraschedular TDIU prior to June 12, 2007 was denied.

The Veteran's claim for an earlier effective date for the award of service connection for PTSD is denied. The effective date for the award of service connection based on new and material evidence is March 20, 2017, which is already earlier than the date provided by the regulations.

The Veteran's service-connected unspecified anxiety disorder is granted a rating of 50 percent, but no higher. The symptoms include reduced reliability and productivity in occupational and social functioning.

The Veteran's PTSD symptoms caused occupational and social impairment with deficiencies in most areas from the date of claim, warranting a disability rating of 70 percent.

The Veteran seeks an earlier effective date for service connection of PTSD and a higher rating for his PTSD. The Board has determined that additional examination is needed to assess the current severity of his PTSD.,The Veteran also seeks an earlier effective date for TDIU, which was granted as of March 1, 2012.

The Board denied earlier effective dates for service connection, TDIU, and DEA benefits due to the Veteran's psychiatric disability. The effective date of service connection was set at August 6, 2008.

The Board denied service connection for PTSD as the Veteran did not meet the diagnostic criteria under DSM-V.

The Veteran's PTSD is currently rated at 50 percent, but the Board denied a rating in excess of this due to insufficient occupational and social impairment.

The Board has remanded the case due to inadequate examination and failure to verify claimed stressors. The Veteran is seeking service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD, depression, and anxiety.

The Veteran's service connection claim for PTSD is granted as the evidence shows a link between his in-service experiences and current symptoms.

The Board denied service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD, finding that the Veteran did not have a current condition related to his military service.

The Veteran's PTSD was granted an initial disability rating of 70 percent, but not higher, effective prior to October 1, 2012. The decision also addressed the issue of entitlement to a total disability based on individual unemployability (TDIU) prior to October 1, 2012.