PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) Board decisions

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities have rendered him unable to secure and follow a substantially gainful occupation, as they significantly restrict his movements, impair his ability to focus on work tasks, and cause frequent bathroom breaks.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to a failure to provide adequate notice of VA examinations for service connection claims. The Veteran's claim will be reconsidered with these issues.

The Veteran meets the schedular criteria for a TDIU as of August 8, 2022. His combined disability rating is at least 70 percent with at least one service-connected disorder rated at least 40 percent disabling.,For the period prior to August 8, 2022, there is sufficient evidence to substantiate a reasonable possibility that the Veteran may be unemployable due to his service-connected disabilities on an extraschedular basis.

The Board denied the Veteran's request to reopen his claim for service connection for PTSD with sleep disorder because no new and relevant evidence was submitted since the May 2019 rating decision.

The Veteran's PTSD is currently rated at 30 percent, but the Board finds that his symptoms do not warrant a higher rating as they are consistent with a 30 percent disability rating.

The Veteran's service-connected prostate disability, hearing loss, PTSD, and right shoulder disability render him unable to secure or follow a substantially gainful occupation.

The Veteran's appeal for left hand torn tendons was dismissed as he withdrew his claim during the hearing. The Veteran's PTSD is granted, and a rating of 70 percent for other specified trauma-and stressor-related disorder with persistent depressive disorder is granted.,Service connection for radiculopathy of the right lower extremity is denied.

The Veteran's left ear hearing loss, PTSD, and right shoulder injury have been granted service connection.,Other issues such as bilateral pes planus, left knee disability, right knee disability, low back disability, GERD, and service connection for right ear hearing loss are still pending.

The Veteran's PTSD, rated at 50 percent since May 4, 2007, and now at 70 percent effective November 22, 2010, is granted. A TDIU due to service-connected PTSD is also granted.

The Veteran's TDIU claim is dismissed as moot because he is already receiving a 100% schedular rating for PTSD and SMC benefits at the housebound rate due to his service-connected disabilities.

The Veteran's PTSD claim is being remanded due to the need for a new examination and consideration of whether additional evidence supports an increased rating.

The Veteran's PTSD and bilateral hearing loss have been granted, with a TDIU effective November 6, 2017.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded due to insufficient medical opinions regarding the separation of symptoms between PTSD and TBI, as well as the frequency and severity of his migraine headaches.

The Veteran's PTSD has been rated at 70 percent since October 1, 2013. The Board finds that a higher rating is warranted due to suicidal ideation and occupational and social impairment with deficiencies in most areas. However, the issue of an increased disability rating for PTSD and entitlement to TDIU are remanded as new evidence may be needed.

The Board has remanded the cases due to incomplete VA examinations and a need for additional evidence, particularly from Social Security Administration records.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including PTSD and sleep apnea, rendered him unable to work since October 2015. Effective from May 18, 2016, the Veteran is granted a TDIU and basic eligibility for Dependents' Educational Assistance (DEA).

The Veteran's PTSD is granted service connection. The right eye condition, bilateral upper and lower extremity neuropathy are all remanded for further examination and opinion.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorders, including alcohol use disorder and other stress related disorder, are service-connected as they were caused by his active duty service.

The Board has remanded the case due to inadequate medical opinions regarding the Veteran's psychiatric disabilities, and further development is required.

The Veteran's PTSD is rated at 70 percent from May 18, 2019, with a previous rating of 50 percent prior to that date. The appeal was granted for the higher rating.