PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) Board decisions

The Board has remanded the cases for further development and examination, including seeking to corroborate any reported stressors related to PTSD and determining whether the Veteran's hearing loss began in or was caused by military noise exposure.

The Veteran's clothing allowance claims for Menthol/M salicylate cream and a lumbosacral corset (back brace) in 2017 were denied as the evidence did not show that these items tended to wear or tear his outer garments.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection for PTSD, rating of right wrist disability, and TDIU due to new evidence received since the last decision.

The Veteran's diagnosed psychiatric disorders, including PTSD, anxiety disorder, and depressive disorder, are found to be due to his military service. Service connection for these conditions is granted.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities did not prevent him from securing or following a substantially gainful occupation throughout the appeal period.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to an inadequate psychiatric examination, and further evaluation is needed.

The Veteran's PTSD has been rated at 50% since April 10, 2014. The Board has now granted a higher rating of 70%, effective from the date of the June 2021 decision.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder to include PTSD and peripheral vascular disease of the bilateral upper and lower extremities due to lack of a current diagnosis.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for a rating in excess of 30 percent for PTSD and for TDIU due to service-connected disabilities. The VA must obtain all relevant treatment records, including those from March 2020 to April 7, 2021.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's service-connected disabilities render him unable to secure or follow substantially gainful employment outside of a protected environment, given his occupational experience and educational background. With resolution of reasonable doubt in favor of the Veteran, the criteria for TDIU have been met.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities prevented him from securing or following substantially gainful employment since May 31, 2007. The Board granted TDIU effective that date.

The Veteran withdrew their appeal for restoring separate disability ratings for PTSD, TBI, and vertigo before the Board made a decision.

The Veteran's PTSD is currently rated at 70 percent, but the Board found that it does not meet the criteria for a higher rating due to total occupational and social impairment. The Veteran maintains social relationships with his family and friends.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection for TBI, PTSD, asbestosis, acquired respiratory conditions, and pleural plaques. The Veteran's claim for a higher rating for his acquired respiratory conditions is also being remanded.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims of service connection for PTSD, depression, and anxiety due to incomplete records and need for further examination.

The Board has granted service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, to include PTSD, and GERD. The decision is based on direct service connection due to the Veteran's in-service stressors.

The Veteran's claim for an increased rating for PTSD was denied, but he received special monthly compensation (SMC) due to his service-connected PTSD.

The Veteran's appeals have been dismissed as he has withdrawn them all.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD, and increased disability ratings for his back condition and sciatic nerve impairment due to conflicting evidence regarding the diagnosis of PTSD and the need for further examination.

The appeal for a rating in excess of 70 percent for PTSD beginning December 20, 2017 is dismissed.,A 70 percent evaluation is granted prior to December 20, 2017.