PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) decisions — 2023

The Veteran's peripheral artery disease of the right lower extremity is rated at 40 percent effective from September 23, 2014. The Veteran's PTSD remains at a 70 percent rating.

The Veteran's PTSD is rated at 70 percent from September 21, 2016. The respiratory disorder and hypertension issues are remanded for further development.

The Board has remanded the case due to inadequate development regarding the Veteran's alleged stressors while stationed at Fort Polak from November 14, 1966 to January 27, 1967. Further research is needed to confirm these stressors and provide supporting evidence.

The Veteran was found to be substantially gainfully employed prior to April 16, 2020, and therefore, the claim for a TDIU rating prior to that date is denied.

The Veteran's PTSD is rated at 50 percent, but no higher, with occupational and social impairment with reduced reliability and productivity.

The Veteran's PTSD is rated at 70 percent, effective August 28, 2015. His dementia secondary to diabetes mellitus type II is granted service connection. The Veteran's peripheral neuropathy and diabetes are not entitled to a higher rating.

The Veteran's PTSD symptoms do not more closely approximate the level of impairment required for a disability rating of 100 percent, and his symptoms are less severe, frequent, and shorter in duration than those contemplated by a 100 percent rating. As such, the claim for an increased rating to 100 percent is denied.

The Board has remanded the case for further development and an opinion regarding the nature, etiology, and service connection of the Veteran's psychiatric conditions.

The Board has remanded the cases of service connection for a left knee disorder and an increased evaluation for PTSD due to insufficient evidence or further development being needed.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder and a bilateral foot disability, finding that there is no evidence of a nexus between these conditions and his military service.

The Board has granted service connection for degenerative arthritis of the cervical spine on a direct basis. However, it denied restoration of the PTSD rating from 70 to 30 percent effective January 1, 2019.

The Veteran's claims for service connection are being remanded due to the need for additional medical examinations and records.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for an increased rating for PTSD, service connection for a low back disability, and TDIU due to new evidence being added to the file.

The Veteran's appeal is remanded for further development regarding service connection claims, including those related to neurobehavioral conditions, unspecified multiple neurological problems, and various extremity conditions. The claim for an acquired psychiatric disorder will also be remanded.

The Veteran's appeal for TDIU has been dismissed as the matter was specifically withdrawn by his attorney. The issues of TDIU have been dismissed for both time periods from July 3, 2008 to present and November 14, 2006 to July 2, 2008.

The Veteran's PTSD is granted a rating of 70 percent, but not higher. The case for increased ratings for ischemic heart disease prior to August 21, 2017 and TDIU is remanded.

The Veteran's appeals for increased disability ratings and service connection were dismissed due to his death. The Board has no jurisdiction to adjudicate the merits of these claims as he died during their pendency.

The Veteran's appeal was dismissed due to his death, and no rating decision is issued as a result.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for paroxysmal atrial fibrillation, which is secondary to his service-connected PTSD with alcohol use disorder, has been granted. The issues of an increased rating for PTSD and TDIU have been remanded.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for PTSD and an acquired psychiatric disability, including alcohol use disorder, personality disorder, anxiety disorder, and depressive disorder. The evidence did not support a diagnosis of PTSD or any other psychiatric condition that could be linked to service.