PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) Board decisions

The Board has determined that the Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorder, including a trauma-related disorder (a subthreshold of PTSD) and unspecified depressive disorder, is related to service. The decision grants service connection for this condition.

The Veteran's claim for a higher disability rating for PTSD from November 28, 2014 is denied as the severity, frequency, and duration of his PTSD symptoms do not more closely approximate total occupational and social impairment.

The Veteran's claim for an increased evaluation in excess of 70 percent for PTSD and major depressive disorder is remanded due to inadequate prior examination, and a new opinion is required.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection due to insufficient evidence and need for further examination. The issues include psychiatric disorders, hypertension, and a right shoulder condition.

The Veteran's claim for a higher disability rating for her service-connected PTSD is being remanded due to the need for additional VA examination and consideration of new evidence.

The Veteran's appeal regarding an extension of the temporary total disability rating for PTSD is being remanded due to additional VA medical records not yet considered.

The Veteran's claims for an increased rating for PTSD and for TDIU are being remanded due to the need for additional development, including a VA examination.

The Veteran's claim for a higher rating for PTSD and TDIU was denied. The Board found that the evidence did not show total occupational and social impairment, which is required for a higher rating or TDIU.

The Board has remanded the claims for an acquired psychiatric disorder and lymphoma due to herbicide exposure as there is insufficient evidence to make a determination on these issues.

The Veteran's service-connected major depressive disorder, with alcohol substance abuse and PTSD resulted in occupational and social impairment with reduced reliability and productivity from October 11, 2016. Effective July 21, 2018, the disability has more nearly approximated total occupational and social impairment.,The Veteran's service-connected major depressive disorder, with alcohol substance abuse and PTSD is rated at a maximum of 100 percent from July 21, 2018.

The Board has remanded the case due to the Veteran's failure to report for VA examinations and his unstable housing situation. The claims of service connection for TBI, PTSD, unspecified depressive disorder, and schizotypal personality disorder are being reviewed again as new medical opinions are needed.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD, MDD and alcohol abuse disorder is denied as there is no evidence that these conditions were incurred during active service.

The Veteran's TDIU claim is granted prior to August 14, 2014. The Board finds the Veteran unable to secure and follow a substantially gainful occupation due to his service-connected PTSD, tinnitus, and hearing loss.

The Board denied a higher initial rating for PTSD with panic disorder and agoraphobia from September 26, 2017. The Veteran was granted a 50 percent rating prior to May 1, 2013 and a 70 percent rating from May 1, 2013 to September 26, 2017.

The Veteran's appeal for a higher rating for his psychiatric disability, specifically PTSD and depressive disorder, from December 6, 2019, was denied. The VA determined that the evidence did not support a rating in excess of 70 percent.

The Veteran's MDD with PTSD is currently rated at 70 percent, and the Board has found that a higher rating is not warranted. The TDIU issue remains pending as additional information about her employment history is needed.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for increased evaluations and service connection due to potential worsening of his bilateral knee condition, PTSD, lumbosacral spine disability, and TDIU. The Veteran is also required to provide VA with any outstanding treatment records from the Prescott VA and Phoenix VA.

The Veteran's PTSD symptoms have caused total occupational and social impairment since July 6, 2015. The Board has granted a 100% disability rating for PTSD effective from that date.

The Board has dismissed all service connection claims due to the death of the appellant.

The Veteran's claim for a higher rating for degenerative joint disease of the left knee was withdrawn. The claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, diagnosed as schizophrenia and PTSD, has been reopened.,A 20 percent rating for degenerative joint disease of the right knee with limitation of flexion is restored from August 12, 2018. A separate 10 percent rating for right knee limitation of extension is granted since December 3, 2018. A 30 percent rating for subluxation of the right knee is granted starting from December 3, 2018.