PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) Board decisions

The Veteran's PTSD claim was denied as there was no indication of intent to reopen the claim prior to his informal claim in February 2014. The skin disorders and scars were granted based on service connection due to exposure to Agent Orange.,Malignant melanoma was remanded for a new medical opinion, as the previous VA examination did not consider the Veteran's earlier diagnoses of skin issues.

The Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorder, characterized as adjustment disorder with anxiety (claimed as PTSD), has been rated at 50 percent since September 8, 2012. The Board found that the severity of his symptoms did not more closely approximate the criteria for a higher rating.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings and service connection are being remanded due to the need for additional examinations, development of records, and consideration of his TDIU claim. The issues include PTSD, urinary tract infection, splenomegaly, kidney stones, headaches (including TBI), fatigue, muscle and joint pain, respiratory disability, neurological disability, and TDIU.

The Veteran's PTSD was granted a 70 percent rating from October 1, 2015. He also received TDIU benefits effective from that date.

The Veteran's TDIU claim is granted from February 3, 2012 to January 11, 2019 due to his service-connected PTSD alone. His other service-connected condition (Diabetes Mellitus, Type II with Erectile Dysfunction) does not meet the criteria for a separate rating of at least 60%.

The Veteran's appeals for increased evaluations of PTSD and allergic rhinitis, as well as the reopening of her sleep apnea claim, have been dismissed due to her withdrawal of these appeals prior to a decision being made.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient evidence regarding service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD, ADHD, depression, and anxiety. The Veteran's claims are being returned for further development.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient evidence regarding the Veteran's claimed PTSD and other acquired psychiatric disorders. The VA is instructed to verify stressors, obtain Social Security Administration records, and provide an addendum opinion on the relationship between any diagnosed conditions and service.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient evidence regarding the Veteran's claimed acquired psychiatric disorder, specifically PTSD. The Veteran must be provided with a VA examination to determine the current nature and etiology of his diagnosed conditions.

The Veteran's service connection claim for an acquired psychiatric disorder, to include PTSD with insomnia, is granted for the period prior to May 1, 2020.

The Board has remanded the case due to an error in not addressing whether special monthly compensation based on the need for regular aid and attendance of another person is warranted. The Veteran needs a VA examination to evaluate this issue.

The Board has decided to remand the Veteran's claims for bilateral tinea pedis and an acquired psychiatric condition due to incomplete records and the need for updated VA examinations.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD, finding that there is no current diagnosis of PTSD or any other acquired psychiatric disorder.

The Veteran's claims for an increased rating for PTSD and a TDIU are being remanded due to the receipt of additional VA-generated treatment records after the April 2019 SOC. The AOJ will need to consider these new records and issue a supplemental statement of the case (SSOC).

The Veteran's service-connected PTSD renders him unable to obtain and maintain substantially gainful employment, meeting the criteria for a total disability rating based on individual unemployability (TDIU).

The Board has remanded the cases due to insufficient evidence and need for further examination. The Veteran's claims for service connection for acquired psychiatric disability, right ankle disability, and left ankle disability are being reviewed again.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims due to new evidence being obtained by VA, and the RO should review this additional evidence and provide a supplemental statement of the case if necessary.

The Veteran's PTSD has been granted a 100% disability rating effective November 18, 2020. The TDIU claim is still pending and the respiratory disorder claim remains part of this appeal.

The Veteran's PTSD symptoms have resulted in occupational and social impairment with deficiencies in most areas, such as work, school, family relations, judgment, thinking, or mood. A 70 percent rating for PTSD is granted prior to March 17, 2020.

The Veteran's PTSD is granted a 70 percent rating prior to January 11, 2019.