PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) Board decisions

The Veteran's appeal for an initial rating in excess of 50 percent for PTSD is dismissed due to the untimely filing of the January 2020 substantive appeal. The Board waived the timeliness issue and will address the claim under the legacy appeal system.

An effective date of November 13, 2013, but no earlier, for a 40 percent rating for back disability and an effective date of October 27, 2015, but no earlier, for a 70 percent rating for PTSD are granted.

The Board has granted service connection for depressive disorder with PTSD, finding that the Veteran's current psychiatric disability is related to his in-service symptoms and experiences.

The Board has determined that the evidence is at least in approximate balance as to whether the Veteran's diagnosed acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD, MDD, and PSUD, is related to his military service. Service connection for these conditions is granted.

The Veteran's anxiety disorder with alcohol abuse is granted a 50 percent rating, reflecting occupational and social impairment.,PTSD has been granted service connection.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for anxiety disorder and depressive disorder, as well as an increased evaluation for PTSD, were denied. The Board found that the Veteran does not have a DSM-5 diagnosis for these conditions.

The Veteran's claims for a higher PTSD rating and TDIU are being remanded due to errors in the pre-decisional duty to assist. The AOJ is instructed to develop employment history information, earnings information, and review non-VA mental health treatment records.

The Veteran's appeal to restore a 70% rating for his service-connected PTSD from October 1, 2020 is granted. The July 2020 decision reducing the rating is void ab initio and the original 70% rating is restored.

The Veteran's service-connected PTSD has prevented him from securing or maintaining substantial gainful employment, meeting the criteria for a TDIU.

The Veteran withdrew his appeal for a higher rating for PTSD, and the Board dismissed the case as a result.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD, finding that there was no evidence to support a nexus between his current symptoms and in-service stressors.

The Board has remanded the case due to inadequate examination and opinion regarding service connection for obstructive sleep apnea as secondary to PTSD. The Veteran's obesity is also being evaluated.

The Board has determined that the November 2020 VA medical examination is inadequate and remands the case for a new examination to address whether the Veteran's service-connected PTSD caused or aggravated his OSA.

The Veteran's PTSD is rated at 50 percent, service connection for allergic rhinitis and headaches as secondary to allergic rhinitis are granted.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's service connection claims for additional development due to receipt of relevant service department records. The Veteran's claims are related to his scar and psychiatric conditions.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including PTSD and MDD, have rendered her unable to secure or maintain substantially gainful employment as of September 1, 2019.

The Board has remanded the case due to an incomplete VA examination, and a new examination is required to determine if the Veteran meets the DSM-5 criteria for PTSD.

The Veteran's headaches are rated at a maximum of 50 percent, effective August 12, 2019. The Veteran also has other service-connected conditions that have led to a combined schedular rating of 100%.

The Board has restored the Veteran's PTSD rating from 70% to 100%, effective February 1, 2020, due to the reduction being improper based on the Veteran's incarceration and failure to attend a scheduled VA examination.

The Veteran's PTSD was granted a 50% rating prior to October 23, 2014 and denied any increase in rating. His pancreatitis was granted a 100% rating as of April 8, 2015.