PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) decisions — 2023

The Veteran's PTSD is granted a 70 percent rating for the appeal period prior to March 31, 2021. A higher rating is denied.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to new evidence that was added after the September 2022 Supplemental Statement of the Case. The Veteran's representative did not address this new evidence in their argument, and a new SSOC must be prepared before the Board can make a decision.

The Veteran was unable to secure or follow a substantially gainful occupation due to his service-connected disabilities from December 21, 2010, to July 13, 2015. The Board granted a TDIU on an extraschedular basis for this period.

The Veteran's PTSD is rated at 70 percent, but no higher. Service connection for allergic rhinitis, residuals of a crush injury to the right hand, cervical spine disability, thoracolumbar spine disability, and bilateral plantar fasciitis are all granted.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including peripheral neuropathy with sciatica of the right leg and PTSD, have rendered her unable to secure and maintain employment since March 2012. The Board has remanded the case for further development and consideration.

The Board has decided to remand the claims for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD, depression, and anxiety, as well as a claim for TDIU due to CFS. The Veteran's claims will be reviewed again with new evidence and possibly another examination.

The Veteran's PTSD is rated at 70 percent, but the Board finds that his symptoms do not warrant a higher rating as they do not meet the criteria for a 100 percent rating.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to insufficient evidence regarding a claimed stressor incident and the need for updated treatment records. The Veteran's claim will be reconsidered with these additional pieces of information.

The Board has remanded the case due to the Veteran's failure to report for a VA examination and because of possible discrepancies in his address. The Veteran is asked to provide lay statements from himself and others who have witnessed his psychiatric problems during service.

The Veteran's PTSD prior to July 31, 2014 is rated at 70 percent and granted. The Veteran was also granted TDIU for the same period.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities render him incapable of performing the activities of daily living and require regular aid and attendance, leading to a grant of special monthly compensation based on need for aid and attendance.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for erectile dysfunction and an increased rating for PTSD and TBI with cognitive impairment are being remanded due to the need for additional medical opinions.

The Veteran's TDIU claim is remanded due to the need for more recent SSA records and employment information from his former employer(s).

The Veteran's claim for a higher evaluation of PTSD was granted, and the effective date is set at August 29, 2012.

The Veteran's appeal for an increased rating in excess of 70 percent for PTSD with anxiety and major depressive disorder due to military sexual trauma (MST) has been dismissed as the Veteran withdrew their appeal prior to a decision being made.