PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) Board decisions

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for a TDIU based on service-connected disabilities other than heart disease due to insufficient information provided by the Veteran regarding his employment situation and educational background.

The Veteran's appeal for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disability, claimed as anxiety and PTSD, and for an earlier effective date for tinnitus has been dismissed due to the withdrawal of the appeal by the Veteran's representative.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for PTSD is granted. The Board also remanded the Veteran's claim for service connection for a left knee disability due to incomplete evidence.

The Veteran's petition to reopen the claim of service connection for a bilateral foot disorder was granted. However, his claim for this condition remains denied.,Service connection for chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS) is denied as there is no current diagnosis and it does not meet the criteria for secondary service connection due to PTSD or sleep apnea.

The appeal of the recoupment of separation pay benefits from VA disability compensation is denied. The dental condition for treatment purposes issue is remanded.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities rendered him unable to obtain and/or maintain substantially gainful employment, qualifying for a total disability rating based on individual unemployability (TDIU) due to accrued benefits. He was also found not in need of aid and attendance or housebound status for SMC purposes.

The Veteran's PTSD and unspecified depressive disorder are rated at 70 percent effective October 4, 2019. The appeal is granted for an evaluation in excess of 50 percent prior to that date.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities prevented him from obtaining or maintaining substantially gainful employment since 2004, and a TDIU rating is granted effective January 18, 2007.

The appeal is dismissed without prejudice due to the Veteran's death.

The Veteran's PTSD is currently rated at 70 percent, effective October 21, 2022. The appeal for a higher rating remains pending.,The Veteran has also been granted TDIU based on his service-connected disabilities.

The Board has granted service connection for an acquired psychiatric disability, including PTSD, depressive disorder, and insomnia. The Veteran's current psychiatric symptoms are found to be related to his military service.

The appeal to reopen a claim of service connection for chronic paranoid schizophrenia is denied. The claims for service connection for PTSD, variously diagnosed psychiatric disorders (to include PTSD), right knee disability, and left knee disability are remanded.

The claims for service connection have been reopened, and tinnitus has been granted. The left forearm and hand disorder is denied as already compensated by the partial amputation. The acquired psychiatric disorder (including major depressive disorder and PTSD) and a back disorder are remanded.

The Veteran's appeals for various conditions have been dismissed due to the Veteran expressing an intent to withdraw all of his remaining claims and appeals prior to a decision.

The Board has granted an effective date of October 4, 2009 for the award of service connection for PTSD, which is the day after the Veteran's separation from active duty.

The Veteran's PTSD and alcohol use disorder were initially rated at 30% prior to June 9, 2017. From June 9, 2017 to September 20, 2018, the rating was increased to 50%. From September 21, 2018 to April 14, 2019, the Veteran's PTSD and alcohol use disorder were rated at 70%.,The Veteran's symptoms worsened from June 9, 2017 to September 20, 2018, warranting a higher rating of 50%. From September 21, 2018 to April 14, 2019, the Veteran's PTSD and alcohol use disorder continued to cause significant impairment, warranting an even higher rating of 70%.

The Veteran's service-connected PTSD made him unable to secure or follow a substantially gainful occupation from September 29, 2014 to the present. A TDIU is granted.

The Veteran's PTSD prior to February 16, 2012, did not meet the criteria for a disability rating in excess of 30 percent.,From February 16, 2012, forward, the Veteran's PTSD did not meet the criteria for a disability rating in excess of 70 percent.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD and adjustment disorder with anxiety and depression, finding that there is not a current diagnosis of PTSD and no link between his symptoms and service.

The Board has remanded the issues of increased ratings for right knee degenerative joint disease, bilateral hearing loss, and service connection for PTSD and sleep apnea. The Veteran's claim for an increased rating in excess of 10 percent for his right knee degenerative joint disease is denied. His claims for increased ratings for bilateral hearing loss are remanded as the evidence does not meet the criteria for a compensable evaluation prior to March 29, 2021, and a 30 percent evaluation thereafter under DC 6100. The Board has granted service connection for PTSD and sleep apnea.