PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) Board decisions

The Veteran's essential tremor is granted a 30 percent rating, and his TBI residuals with PTSD are granted a 50 percent rating prior to August 10, 2020. The remaining conditions have either not been rated or were denied.

The Board has remanded the case due to inadequate medical opinion regarding the Veteran's ability to work during the specified time period. The case will be returned for further development and consideration.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities did not render him unable to obtain and maintain gainful employment, leading to the denial of a TDIU for accrued benefits.

The Board has remanded the case due to the Veteran's failure to report for a VA examination, and because there is evidence that his psychiatric conditions may be related to service. The case will be reviewed again with an in-person or telehealth examination.

The Veteran's appeal is remanded due to unresolved issues regarding his service-connected conditions, including PTSD and hearing loss. The decision on these matters will be reconsidered.

The Veteran's PTSD is granted an initial 70 percent disability rating throughout the period on appeal, with symptoms indicating occupational and social impairment with deficiencies in most areas.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD, was reopened and granted. The Board found that the evidence supported a diagnosis of PTSD related to his military service despite conflicting medical opinions.

The Veteran's service-connected PTSD with panic attacks rendered him unable to secure and follow a substantially gainful occupation for the period from February 27, 2017 to May 8, 2018. The Board granted a TDIU on an extraschedular basis due to the severity of his condition.

The Veteran's PTSD symptoms prior to July 21, 2021, more nearly approximated occupational and social impairment with deficiencies in most areas. The Board granted an initial 70 percent rating for PTSD.

The Veteran's radiculopathy of the left upper extremity, to include left hand muscle atrophy, is granted a 60% disability rating. The Veteran's PTSD remains at 50%. From July 1, 2010, he is granted TDIU based on his service-connected disabilities.

The Veteran's service connection claim for PTSD and MDD has been granted, with the Board finding that reasonable doubt should be resolved in favor of the Veteran.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for residuals of TBI has been granted. The issue of an initial disability rating in excess of 50 percent for PTSD with associated insomnia and depressed mood, as well as the issue of entitlement to a TDIU due to service-connected disabilities, have both been remanded.

The Veteran's right wrist disability claim is remanded due to the need for a new examination.,The Veteran's PTSD and sleep disorder claims are remanded as they may be related to service or her right wrist disability.,The Veteran's exposure to generator gas fumes claim is remanded to determine if there is a qualifying chronic disability.

The Veteran's claim for service connection of an acquired psychiatric condition was granted in full. The lower back disability and left lower extremity radiculopathy claims were partially resolved, with some issues being granted higher ratings while others remained denied.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for PTSD and a compensable evaluation for his healed condylar fracture at the neck of the right condyle of the mandible due to insufficient opinions in regard to these issues.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection and rating of his left knee, right knee, left ankle, sleep disturbances (including sleep apnea), left shoulder osteoarthritis, PTSD, and hypothyroidism. The issues include determining whether these conditions are related to in-service parachute jumps or undiagnosed illnesses/chronic multisymptom illnesses, as well as considering the impact of obesity caused by service-connected disabilities on his current symptoms.,The Veteran's claims for service connection and rating will be remanded so that addendum opinions can address the issues raised by the Board.

The Veteran's right ankle brace damaged his work shoes, but the clothing allowance cannot be granted because eligible articles of clothing were not affected. The claim is denied.

The Board has remanded the claims for TDIU and PTSD disability rating higher than 70 percent due to incomplete employment records. The Veteran's employment records from USPS need to be obtained, as well as updated information regarding her employment history.

The Veteran's PTSD is rated at 70 percent prior to September 8, 2011 and denied for evaluation in excess of that level from September 8, 2011 onwards.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including PTSD, have precluded him from securing and maintaining a substantially gainful occupation since September 12, 2009. The Board grants an effective date of September 12, 2009 for the TDIU.