PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) Board decisions

The Veteran's PTSD symptoms did not meet the criteria for a higher than 70 percent evaluation, as they were consistent with the symptoms associated with a 70 percent rating.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities have resulted in a need for regular aid and attendance of another person, which has been granted.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims of service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder and hepatitis C due to unclear records regarding his confinement in service, lack of verification of a reported stressor event, and need for further development related to these issues.

The Veteran's PTSD is granted a 70 percent rating effective August 28, 2016. The Veteran's ED does not meet the criteria for a compensable rating.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for right knee, left foot, and left hand disabilities are denied as the evidence does not support a current disability or link to his in-service fall.,The Veteran's claim for hypertension is remanded due to insufficient competent medical evidence to determine if it is proximately due to or aggravated by his service-connected PTSD.

The Board has granted an effective date of August 25, 2006 for the award of a 50 percent rating for PTSD. The Veteran's claim was timely filed and no earlier effective date is warranted.

The Veteran's claims for an increased rating for PTSD and service connection for hypertension are being remanded to obtain additional medical records and to provide a nexus opinion regarding the relationship between his hypertension and PTSD.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient evidence regarding the Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorders, including PTSD. The Veteran is seeking service connection for these conditions and a VA examination will be scheduled to determine their etiology.

The Veteran's service-connected PTSD alone prevented him from obtaining and maintaining substantially gainful employment, but he is now rated at 100% for PTSD. As a result, the claim for TDIU as of November 6, 2020 is dismissed.

The Veteran's appeals for a higher rating for PTSD and TDIU prior to January 23, 2021 have been dismissed due to the withdrawal of his appeal by his representative.

The Veteran's appeal to reopen claims for sickle cell anemia was dismissed. Claims for digestive disorder, headaches, high blood pressure, sinus disorder, and sleep apnea were granted. The remaining issues of service connection for vision disorder, chronic fatigue syndrome, joint pain, and psychiatric disorders are remanded.

The Board has decided that a remand is necessary due to the need for updated medical records and an examination to determine if any acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD, is service-connected.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities (coronary heart disease, PTSD, and bilateral hearing loss) prevent him from securing and following any substantially gainful occupation.

The Veteran's service-connected PTSD and diabetes mellitus, type II have rendered him unable to secure or follow a substantially gainful occupation since May 16, 2011. The Board has granted entitlement to a total disability evaluation based upon individual unemployability (TDIU) from that date.

The Board has remanded the case due to the Veteran's failure to report for PTSD examinations, and requests that VA seek a teleconference examination if possible.

The Board dismissed all appeals related to various disability ratings and effective dates for service connection, as the Veteran withdrew her appeal in its entirety.

The Veteran's PTSD prior to July 23, 2019 is rated at 50 percent and his PTSD from July 23, 2019 is rated at 70 percent. The claim for TDIU prior to July 23, 2019 is being remanded.,The Veteran's PTSD has been increased to 70 percent effective July 23, 2019. The issue of entitlement to a TDIU prior to this date remains pending and will be submitted for extraschedular consideration.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's appeal for increased PTSD evaluation, TDIU, and SMC due to incomplete information regarding his employment status during the relevant period. The Veteran is asked to provide evidence of his income and occupations from August 2, 2015, to September 20, 2018.

The Veteran's TDIU and DEA benefits are granted effective December 22, 2009. The decision also grants the Veteran a 70 percent rating for PTSD since December 22, 2009.

The Veteran's PTSD has been granted an initial 70 percent rating, but the issue of a higher rating is remanded for further development.