PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) Board decisions

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims due to incomplete service records and need for new VA medical opinions regarding her claimed orthopedic disorders.

The Board has decided to remand the claims of service connection for an acquired psychiatric condition and a low back condition due to duty to assist errors. The Veteran's claim for PTSD is related to personal assault during service, but he was not provided notice regarding this requirement. For his low back condition, VA treatment records from 2008 were not obtained, and the examiner did not address the Veteran's contention that his current lumbosacral strain is related to in-service lifting heavy objects.

The Veteran's PTSD is granted at a 70 percent rating from October 17, 2013, to July 28, 2016. A higher rating is denied for the period after July 28, 2016.

The Veteran's claim for PCAFC benefits is being remanded due to unclear notice and the need for further clarification of eligibility criteria. The VA will provide proper notice, clarify the reason for the denial, and evaluate the Veteran's need for personal care services based on his service-connected conditions.

The Veteran's rating for major depressive disorder with PTSD was reduced from 70% to 50%, but the reduction was found invalid, and her original 70% rating is restored.

The Veteran's appeal for retroactive pay for the period from March 3, 2022, to September 30, 2022 is denied as he has already received the proper disability compensation amounts.

The Veteran's PTSD is rated at 70 percent disabling, and the Board denied a higher rating. The Veteran also received a grant of TDIU based on his service-connected disabilities.

The Board has decided to remand the Veteran's claim of a higher disability rating for PTSD due to the need for an updated VA examination and consideration of his lay statements regarding symptom severity.

The Veteran's initial ratings for diabetic peripheral neuropathy of the left and right lower extremities were denied prior to May 17, 2011.,PTSD was remanded by the Board due to failure to obtain private treatment records.

The Veteran's bilateral hearing loss is currently rated at 20 percent, and the Board finds no basis to increase this rating. The issues of PTSD with depression, anxiety, and alcohol use disorder, hypertension, degenerative disc disease with sciatica, TDIU prior to May 28, 2010, and special monthly compensation based on need for aid and attendance or housebound status are all remanded for further development.

The Veteran's claim for an increased rating of PTSD was denied because he failed to report to the scheduled VA examinations without showing good cause.

The Veteran's PTSD and major depressive disorder have not been rated higher than 50 percent, and his claim for TDIU has also been denied.

The Board has remanded the case due to inadequate medical opinions regarding the Veteran's service connection claim for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD and depression.

The Veteran's PTSD was granted a 70 percent disability rating from September 12, 2017 onwards. He also received TDIU and SMC benefits starting August 11, 2017.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to inadequate opinions from previous VA examinations regarding the Veteran's claimed psychiatric disorders, including PTSD and depressive disorder. A new examination is required for a proper determination.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient compliance with previous instructions and an addendum opinion is needed regarding the Veteran's cause of death.

The Veteran's appeal for increased ratings for PTSD with alcohol use disorder was dismissed due to his withdrawal of the appeal prior to the decision being made.

The Veteran's PTSD is rated at 70 percent from September 3, 2009 to July 13, 2016. A TDIU was granted for the same period.

The Veteran's tension headaches and acquired psychiatric disorder have been granted a 50% rating from September 29, 2015. The appeal for increased ratings is denied, and the issue of TDIU is remanded.

The Veteran's PTSD has been granted a 100 percent rating, effective December 7, 2023. The left foot scar and related issues have also been addressed with appropriate ratings.