PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) Board decisions

The Veteran's PTSD with other specified trauma is currently rated at 50 percent, and the Board has determined that a higher rating of in excess of 50 percent is not warranted based on the evidence of record.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's current acquired psychiatric disorders, including PTSD and unspecified schizophrenia and other psychotic disorder, are related to a conceded in-service personal assault. The claim for erectile dysfunction is also remanded as it may be proximately due or aggravated by an acquired psychiatric disorder.

The Veteran's claim for an increased rating for PTSD is being remanded due to the AOJ not having reviewed new evidence received after the August 2020 Supplemental Statement of the Case.

The Veteran's PTSD is currently rated at 70 percent, but the Board finds that his symptoms do not warrant a higher rating as they are most closely aligned with the current 70 percent disability rating.

The Veteran requested to withdraw all remaining issues on appeal, including PTSD, CFS, sleep apnea, and intertrigo tinea.

The Veteran's claim for an effective date prior to September 30, 2013 for service connection of PTSD with MDD, anxiety, and insomnia is granted.,A compensable disability rating of 10 percent is granted for deep and non-linear gunshot wound scars of the anterior chest and trunk from September 18, 2013 to September 20, 2018.,A disability rating in excess of 20 percent is denied for deep and non-linear gunshot wound scars of the anterior chest and trunk from September 20, 2018 onwards.,The Veteran's claim for an initial compensable disability rating for linear scars of the right knee and anterior trunk is denied.

The Board has granted an earlier effective date of January 11, 2010 for service connection for PTSD. However, the claim for a higher initial disability rating for PTSD is remanded due to missing medical records.

The Veteran's TDIU claim was denied as he did not meet the economic component of the criteria. The initial rating for lumbosacral strain in excess of 10 percent prior to November 16, 2022, and in excess of 40 percent from that date is remanded due to outstanding treatment records.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for PTSD due to a lack of credible supporting evidence corroborating his reported in-service stressor. The claims for service connection for Major Depressive Disorder and insomnia, secondary to Major Depressive Disorder, are remanded as further development is needed.

The Veteran's PTSD is rated at 70 percent from August 13, 2009, to October 30, 2019.,The Veteran was granted a TDIU during the same period.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for PTSD and an increased rating for major depressive disorder were denied. The Veteran's claim for a higher initial rating for internal derangement of the right knee prior to April 15, 2011 and in excess of 20 percent thereafter was also denied.

The Veteran's PTSD is granted a 70 percent rating, effective from September 26, 2016. The Veteran's degenerative arthritis of the spine prior to November 21, 2019, and after that date are both denied.

An effective date of November 28, 2015 is granted for the grant of service connection for PTSD. A rating in excess of 30 percent for PTSD prior to June 15, 2018 is denied.

The Board has granted service connection for the Veteran's PTSD, finding that it was caused by in-service stressors and granting the appeal.

The Veteran's PTSD disability rating is being remanded due to the need for a new VA examination and updated medical records.

The Veteran's headaches, bilateral plantar fasciitis, metatarsalgia, and PTSD are all granted with specific ratings. The headaches were initially rated at 30%, the bilateral plantar fasciitis at 10% prior to March 3, 2017, and since June 24, 2019, a separate rating of 10% for metatarsalgia is granted. PTSD is granted with a 70% rating prior to March 1, 2017.

The Veteran's bilateral eye traumatic angle recession with pigmentary dispersion, peripheral vestibular disorder, PTSD with TBI, lumbosacral strain, right shoulder degenerative joint disease, right knee strain, and right hip degenerative joint disease are all granted. The rating for the peripheral vestibular disorder is increased to 30 percent prior to June 15, 2022. The Veteran's PTSD with TBI remains at a 70 percent rating. The lumbosacral strain is rated at 20 percent. The right shoulder degenerative joint disease and right knee strain are both denied higher ratings. The right hip degenerative joint disease based on limitation of flexion is also denied.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's claim for service connection for bilateral hearing loss is denied. The claims for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, tinnitus, a low back disability, and gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) are remanded.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for additional development due to a failure to obtain VA medical records from the Vet Service Center in Mesquite, Texas.

The Veteran's clothing allowance for the 2018 benefit year is granted due to her use of a manual wheelchair for mobility, which caused wear and tear on her clothing.