PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) Board decisions

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities do not render him unemployable due to his part-time employment as an attorney, which exceeds the poverty threshold and does not qualify as marginal employment.

The Veteran's appeals for increased ratings and earlier effective dates were dismissed. The appeal for a total disability rating based on individual unemployability (TDIU) is remanded.

The Board has remanded the issues of service connection for TBI residuals, PTSD, migraines, and tinnitus due to the character of discharge issue. The appellant's military service is being reviewed for a possible upgrade in his character of discharge from other than honorable conditions.

The Veteran's claims for service connection have been reopened due to the submission of new and material evidence. The Board has also determined that remand is necessary for further development regarding his lupus erythematosus, skin conditions, and acquired psychiatric disorders.

The Board has remanded the claim of service connection for PTSD due to new evidence received since the last decision in 2019.

The Veteran's TDIU claim is remanded due to the possibility of an extraschedular rating based on his service-connected PTSD, despite not meeting schedular requirements.

The Veteran's PTSD is currently rated at 70 percent, and the Board has remanded for further development to determine if a higher rating is warranted. The issue of entitlement to TDIU remains pending.

The Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD, was rated at 30 percent prior to January 26, 2022. The Board found the evidence insufficient for a higher rating.

The Veteran's PTSD symptoms prior to December 3, 2019, have been largely consistent with suicidal ideation and other symptoms resulting in occupational and social impairment. The Veteran is granted a disability rating of 70 percent for PTSD prior to that date.

The Veteran's petition to reopen the claim of service connection for posttraumatic stress disorder was granted, but his claim for service connection itself remains denied.,The Veteran's petition to reopen the claim of service connection for bilateral hearing loss was granted, but his claim for service connection itself remains denied.

The Veteran's PTSD, depressive disorder and adjustment disorder are rated at 70 percent since September 15, 2011. Effective August 1, 2012, the Veteran is granted a TDIU.

The Board has remanded the case due to non-compliance with previous directives and a need for an addendum opinion regarding the Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD.

The Veteran's PTSD with unspecified depressive disorder and TBI is rated at 70 percent, but the Board denied a rating in excess of this amount. The claim for TDIU was also denied.

The Veteran's appeal is remanded for further development, including a VA examination to assess the severity of his service-connected PTSD, adjustment disorder with depression, and cognitive disorder due to traumatic brain injury. Additionally, he needs a VA TERA examination to determine if his allergic conjunctivitis is related to service, specifically considering his presumed toxic exposure in service.

The appeal for service connection of PTSD was dismissed due to the appellant's death.

The Veteran's service-connected PTSD has worsened, and the Board finds that a new examination is necessary to determine its current severity.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to the need for additional medical opinions and the retrieval of SSA records. The cause of death is under review, including whether PTSD medication contributed to the Veteran's death.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities have prevented him from obtaining or maintaining substantially gainful employment since October 3, 2016. A total disability rating based on individual unemployability is granted as of that date.

The Veteran's PTSD is currently rated at 70 percent, effective August 21, 2013. The Board denied a higher rating as the evidence did not show total occupational and social impairment.

The Veteran's service-connected PTSD and IHD have rendered him unable to secure or follow substantially gainful employment since April 14, 2003. The Board has granted a TDIU on an extraschedular basis effective from that date.