PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) Board decisions

The Veteran's PTSD with other specified depressive disorder is currently rated at 70 percent, and the Board has remanded both his claim for a higher rating and his TDIU claim due to new evidence and symptom progression.

The Board has remanded several issues related to the Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including an earlier effective date for other specified depressive disorder and increased ratings for TBI-related conditions. The claims are being referred back to the RO for further development.

The Veteran's PTSD is rated at 50 percent since April 11, 2018, and a higher rating of 70 percent is warranted as of August 21, 2020. The appeal for an earlier effective date remains pending.

The Board has remanded the case due to failure to provide proper notice for a VA examination, and the need to verify the Veteran's current contact information.

The Veteran's claims for earlier effective dates for PTSD and hearing loss are denied as there is no evidence of a formal or informal claim prior to the date of receipt of his VA Form 21-526 EZ Fully Developed Claim on January 25, 2017.,The Veteran's claim for an earlier effective date for diabetes mellitus is also denied as he did not file a valid intent to file a claim prior to March 9, 2018. The claims are remanded for further development.,The Veteran's claim for bilateral hearing loss requires additional evidence and a new VA examination to determine the current severity of his condition.,The Veteran's claim for an increased rating for diabetes mellitus is remanded as there is conflicting evidence regarding the treatment regimen required due to his diabetes. A new VA examination is needed to determine the current severity of his diabetes and any associated complications.,The Veteran's claim for service connection for blurred eyesight requires a VA examination to determine if it is related to service or caused by his diabetes mellitus.,The Veteran's claim for a rating in excess of 50 percent for PTSD requires a new VA examination to determine the current severity of his condition since his last examination in March 2019.,The Veteran's claim for prostate discomfort requires a VA examination to determine if it is related to service or caused by his diabetes mellitus.,The Veteran's claim for TDIU is remanded as it is inextricably intertwined with the increased rating claims and service connection claims on appeal.

The Veteran's PTSD is rated at a 70 percent rating since August 22, 2012 and a 100 percent rating since June 10, 2014. A TDIU is granted throughout the appeal period.

The Board has remanded the case due to non-compliance with prior remand directives regarding a letter from the Veteran's treating VA psychologist, Dr. F.M., regarding clarification of his PTSD diagnosis.

The Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorder, including anxiety disorder and PTSD, is granted as service connected. The Board found that the evidence was at least in equipoise as to whether the claimed in-service stressors occurred.

The Board has determined that the previous VA examiner opinions were insufficient and requires a new opinion from another VA examiner to determine if any non-PTSD psychiatric diagnosis is related to service or caused by a service-connected disability.

The Veteran's PTSD is rated at 70 percent since June 30, 2020. The rating remains denied prior to that date.

The Veteran's psychiatric disorder, including PTSD, is granted as service connected.,Tinnitus is also granted as service connected.

The Veteran's appeal is remanded for further development regarding the effective date of service connection for PTSD and an increased rating, as well as SMC based on need for regular aid and attendance. The issues are inextricably intertwined with each other.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD, is remanded due to the need for proper notice regarding evidence of in-service personal assault.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric condition, including unspecified depressive disorder with mild alcohol use disorder (claimed as PTSD), has been dismissed because the Regional Office granted service connection for PTSD with major depressive disorder in a February 2023 rating decision.

The Board has remanded the cases for further development and consideration. The Veteran's appeal is related to her PTSD and major depressive disorder, with a request for an increased rating and TDIU.

The Veteran's service-connected TBI and headaches have prevented him from maintaining substantially gainful employment since August 29, 2012. The Board granted a total disability rating based on individual unemployability (TDIU) effective that date.

The Board has remanded the case due to new evidence and for a VA medical opinion regarding whether the Veteran's psychiatric disability is related to service. The case will be readjudicated after obtaining additional VA treatment records.

The Veteran's service-connected PTSD with generalized anxiety disorder is granted a 50 percent disability rating from June 3, 2015 to October 6, 2021.

The Board has remanded the case for another VA examination to determine the current severity of the Veteran's service-connected psychiatric disability, including assessing symptoms such as impaired impulse control and outbursts of anger.

The Veteran's appeal for service connection for PTSD has been dismissed. The case is remanded for further development regarding service connection for nerve damage and TDIU.