PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) Board decisions

The Veteran's acquired psychiatric disability, right ankle Achilles rupture residuals, and right middle finger fracture are rated appropriately. The Veteran's left hand strain is denied a compensable rating. His TDIU claim is remanded.

The Veteran's PTSD has been rated at 50 percent prior to February 12, 2016 and from September 19, 2017. The Board denied ratings in excess of these percentages.

The Board has granted service connection for PTSD and schizoaffective disorder, finding that the Veteran's current psychiatric disabilities are related to his in-service stressors. The decision resolves all doubts in favor of the Veteran.

The Board has remanded the case for a VA examination to assess the Veteran's cervical spine condition, as the previous examination did not adequately address flare-ups and their impact on function.

The Veteran's left ear hearing loss has been rated as noncompensable throughout the appeal period. The Board finds that his symptoms do not warrant a higher rating.,For PTSD, the Veteran's symptoms have resulted in occupational and social impairment with deficiencies in most areas, such as work, school, family relations, judgment, thinking, or mood. He has been rated at 70 percent for this period.

The Board has denied service connection for PTSD, Bipolar Affective Disorder, and Major Depressive Disorder as there is no credible evidence of in-service stressors or a disease/condition during service.

The Board has granted a maximum 50 percent rating for service-connected headaches associated with PTSD throughout the appeal period, finding that the Veteran's symptoms have produced impairment more nearly approximating 'very frequent, completely prostrating and prolonged attacks productive of severe economic inadaptability' than the lower 30 percent rating.

The Veteran's TDIU claim was granted effective March 23, 2016. The appeal is dismissed as the issue has been resolved.

The Veteran's claim for an earlier effective date prior to August 1, 2016 for the award of Total Disability Rating Based on Individual Unemployability (TDIU) was denied. The earliest possible date for the Veteran's TDIU award is August 1, 2016.

The Veteran's claims for service connection have been remanded due to insufficient medical evidence and the need for additional examinations. The claims will be reconsidered based on new evidence.

The Veteran is granted a TDIU beginning February 27, 2018 due to his service-connected disabilities.,The issue of entitlement to a TDIU prior to February 27, 2018 is remanded for further review.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for PTSD and a skin condition are being remanded due to the need for further development, including VA examinations.

The Board has remanded the case for a VA examination to determine the nature and etiology of the Veteran's psychiatric disorders, including PTSD.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection and increased rating due to incomplete verification of in-service stressors, need for additional VA examinations, and updated treatment records.

The Veteran's appeal for an increased rating for PTSD was dismissed because he withdrew his appeal in January 2022.

The Veteran is granted a TDIU and DEA effective August 29, 2014 due to service-connected disabilities. The Board found the Veteran unable to secure or follow substantially gainful employment since that date.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder and TDIU due to insufficient evidence regarding the etiology of the Veteran's mental health conditions.

The Veteran's appeal is remanded for additional development regarding service connection for left upper extremity peripheral nerve disability and right carpal tunnel syndrome. The current rating decision grants a 50 percent rating for PTSD, but the issues of service connection remain pending.

The Veteran's appeal is remanded due to the need for additional VA examinations and records review, specifically regarding his social functioning since the May 2018 VA examination.

The Veteran's service-connected acquired psychiatric disabilities, including PTSD and alcohol use disorder, are currently rated at a 70 percent evaluation. The appeal is remanded to determine if an increased rating is warranted.,The Veteran's service-connected acquired psychiatric disabilities have been rated at a 70 percent evaluation since the initial grant of service connection in January 2019.