PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) Board decisions

The Veteran's TDIU claim is granted due to the combined effect of his service-connected disabilities, which render him unable to secure and follow a substantially gainful occupation.

The Veteran's PTSD symptoms have caused occupational and social impairment with deficiencies in most areas, such as work, school, family relations, judgment, thinking, or mood. The Board has granted a rating of 70 percent for PTSD effective August 26, 2014, but denied entitlement to a higher rating or TDIU prior to November 29, 2016.

The Veteran's PTSD symptoms have resulted in occupational and social impairment with deficiencies in most areas, warranting a 70 percent rating from May 3, 2013 to November 19, 2019.

The Veteran's tinnitus is granted as service-connected, with the Board finding that it is at least as likely as not related to in-service hazardous noise exposure.,The Veteran's bilateral hearing loss is denied as service-connected, with the Board concluding that there is no persuasive evidence showing a nexus between his current condition and active service.,PTSD is remanded for further development including verification of stressors and provision of a VA psychiatric opinion.,An acquired psychiatric disorder other than PTSD (to include depression and anxiety) is also remanded, with the same considerations as PTSD.,Essential tremors of the left and right hands are remanded due to their potential connection to PTSD or an acquired psychiatric disorder.

The Board has reopened the Veteran's claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including anxiety and depression. The case is now remanded for further development.

The Veteran's claim for an initial evaluation in excess of 50 percent for PTSD is remanded.,The Veteran's claim for service connection for a bowel disorder, claimed as diarrhea, digestive disorder, and irritable bowel syndrome is remanded.,The Veteran's claims for service connection for right hip disorder, left hip disorder, right knee disorder, and left knee disorder are remanded.

The Veteran's appeal was denied on both the earlier effective date and initial rating for PTSD. The Board found no intent to apply for benefits prior to December 5, 2017, and there is no evidence of an informal claim or other indication that the Veteran sought service connection for PTSD before this date.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disability, including adjustment disorder with disturbance of emotions and conduct, anxiety, depression, and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), is remanded due to insufficient evidence. Further examination and clarification are needed regarding the nature and etiology of any diagnosed psychiatric disabilities.

The Veteran's PTSD is granted at a 70 percent evaluation for the entire period on appeal. However, his claim for TDIU was denied due to lack of information about his employment status.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for special monthly compensation (SMC) based on housebound criteria and aid and attendance due to insufficient evidence regarding his functional impairment.

The Veteran's initial claim for a 70 percent evaluation of PTSD prior to March 29, 2013 was granted. The appeal for an evaluation in excess of 70 percent beginning March 29, 2013 is denied.

The Veteran's appeals for increased ratings and special monthly compensation were denied. The rating for PTSD with MDD and anxious distress prior to August 4, 2022 was denied as the disability did not produce or nearly approximate total occupational and social impairment at any point during the period in question.

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

The Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorders, including depression, anxiety, and PTSD, are found to be directly related to his active military service.

The Veteran's claim for a 100 percent rating for PTSD, which encompasses insomnia and anxiety, is granted with an effective date of September 4, 2013.

The Veteran's PTSD has caused total occupational and social impairment since April 28, 2015. Effective from November 23, 2013 to April 27, 2015, the Veteran was granted a TDIU due to his service-connected PTSD.

The Board denied service connection for PTSD because there is no current diagnosis of the condition.

The Board denied service connection for PTSD because there is no current diagnosis of PTSD that conforms to DSM-5 criteria, despite a previous diagnosis in 1998.

The Board has granted service connection for Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) as the evidence shows it is at least as likely as not that PTSD symptoms began during service due to a reported in-service stressor.

The Board has remanded the claims due to additional evidence being submitted after the January 2020 Statement of the Case. The AOJ must review this new evidence and issue a Supplemental Statement of the Case (SSOC).