PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) Board decisions

The Veteran's acquired psychiatric disability, diagnosed as PTSD and other specified trauma and stressor related disorder, did not result in more than occupational and social impairment with occasional decrease in work efficiency and intermittent periods of inability to perform occupational tasks. As a result, the claim for an initial rating higher than 30 percent for PTSD was denied.

The Veteran's service-connected PTSD with major depressive disorder alone does not preclude him from securing or following substantially gainful employment.

The Board has dismissed both the claim for an increased rating for PTSD and the claim seeking an earlier effective date for service connection of PTSD.

The Veteran's current PTSD is determined to be service-connected, with the Board finding that the evidence is at least in equipoise on whether the Veteran's PTSD is related to his military experiences and stressors.

The Veteran's PTSD is rated at 70 percent since May 5, 2014. The Board has remanded the issue of a higher rating for PTSD and also found that his service-connected disabilities render him unable to secure or follow substantially gainful employment.

The Board has remanded the cases of bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus for further development. Service connection for PTSD is granted.

The Board has remanded the case for further development and evaluation, including obtaining additional medical opinions to consider service treatment records and other evidence related to the Veteran's psychiatric conditions.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's service-connected disabilities do not render him unemployable, and he continues to maintain employment as a real estate agent. As such, entitlement to a TDIU is denied.

The Board has remanded the case due to incomplete medical records and a need for further development regarding Agent Orange exposure.

The Veteran's appeal for a compensable rating for bilateral foot scars was dismissed. The Board also remanded the issues of service connection for bilateral carpal tunnel syndrome and PTSD.

The Board has found the VA examination and opinion inadequate, requiring a new one to assess the nature and etiology of the Veteran's claimed psychiatric disabilities.

The Board has decided to remand the Veteran's claims for a VA examination and further review due to insufficient evidence regarding his service connection for sleep disorder and acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD.

The Board has withdrawn the appeal for a higher rating for headaches and has remanded the cases of PTSD with residuals of TBI and TDIU.

The Veteran's appeal for an earlier effective date for the 100 percent rating for PTSD before February 9, 2019 is dismissed as his attorney withdrew the appeal.

The Veteran's PTSD is rated at 100% since November 27, 2018. The seizure disorder was not related to service.,VA has granted Dependents' Educational Assistance (DEA) effective from October 22, 2018.

The Board has granted service connection for PTSD and assigned a 70% disability rating, effective from January 26, 2018. The Veteran's claim was received by the AOJ on June 5, 2017, which is considered the earliest date of application.

The Veteran's service-connected PTSD with alcohol dependence and TBI residuals are rated at 70 percent from May 10, 2010, to the present. A total disability rating based on individual unemployability is granted for these disabilities. Special monthly compensation at the housebound rate is also granted.

The Board has remanded the case due to incomplete development of deck logs and Special Operations Unit information, which is necessary for determining service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder.

The Board has granted a 70 percent rating for PTSD from January 4, 2018 to March 29, 2021. The Veteran's right knee and right shoulder disabilities are remanded for further evaluation.

The Board has remanded the case due to inadequate examination and failure to verify in-service stressors. The Veteran's acquired psychiatric disabilities, including PTSD, MDD, and social anxiety disorder, are being evaluated for their relationship to service.