PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) decisions — 2023

The Veteran's PTSD is rated at 70 percent, and the Veteran seeks a higher disability rating. For the period prior to November 28, 2022, the Board has granted a 100 percent disability rating for PTSD.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to incomplete educational and professional background information for a VA PTSD examiner.

The Board has remanded the claims for PTSD, bilateral hearing loss, and TDIU due to outstanding VA treatment records. The Veteran's service connection claim for PTSD is also being remanded.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient evidence to establish service connection for PTSD and differentiate it from depressive disorder. The Veteran's stressors are also being investigated.

The Board has remanded the claims for a rating in excess of 20 percent for neck disability and entitlement to TDIU prior to May 31, 2017 due to inadequate VA examination findings. The Veteran is required to undergo an adequate VA examination that includes estimates for repetitive-use over time and flare-ups with corresponding rationales.

The Board denied service connection for a lumbar spine disability and psychiatric disorder, including PTSD, finding that the evidence did not support a link between these conditions and active service.

The Board has granted a 70 percent disability rating for PTSD from March 7, 2023, and a TDIU effective the same date. The appellant's symptoms have resulted in occupational and social impairment with deficiencies in most areas.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities do not render him unemployable, as he has maintained full-time employment throughout the appeal period. The Board denied his claim for TDIU because he is able to maintain a substantially gainful occupation.

The Veteran's appeal for the evaluation of posttraumatic stress disorder has been dismissed due to his death. The Board does not have jurisdiction to adjudicate this matter as he is deceased.

The Veteran's claims for service connection have been reopened due to the submission of new and material evidence. The Board has determined that additional development is required, including VA examinations and a review of her medical records.

The Veteran's appeal includes multiple issues related to his service-connected conditions, including hypertension, PTSD with cognitive disorder, sinusitis, knee disorders, allergic rhinitis, cerebral infarction residuals secondary to moyamoya disease, and right upper extremity disabilities. The Board has determined that additional development is needed for these claims.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to outstanding VA treatment records and incomplete statements of the case. The Veteran's claim for service connection for PTSD will be reconsidered.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for a TDIU, finding that her service-connected disabilities do not render her unable to secure or follow substantially gainful employment.

The Veteran's PTSD resulted in significant occupational and social impairment, warranting a 70 percent rating from February 24, 2012, to November 28, 2022.

The Board has remanded the case for further development and consideration of whether the Veteran is entitled to a total rating based on individual unemployability (TDIU) due to his service-connected disabilities. The issue will be referred to the Director of Compensation Service for extraschedular consideration.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to a lack of private treatment records and concerns about the qualifications of the VA examiner who conducted the November 2019 examination. The Veteran's claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disability, including PTSD, persistent depressive disorder, alcohol use disorder, and bipolar disorder per history, is being returned to the AOJ for further development.

The Veteran's PTSD was rated at 50% prior to April 22, 2019, and at 70% as of April 22, 2019. The rating for PTSD remains at 70%.

The Veteran's PTSD is currently rated at 70 percent, and the Board finds that a higher rating is not warranted. The evidence does not support more severe impairment warranting an increased rating.

The Veteran's PTSD resulted in total occupational and social impairment, warranting a 100% rating from September 28, 2017.

The Veteran's claims for bilateral hearing loss, TBI, left ankle disability, and PTSD have all been denied as there is no persuasive evidence of current disabilities or a causal relationship to service.,Service connection has not been established for any of the conditions listed.