PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) Board decisions

The Veteran's PTSD symptoms have not met the criteria for a higher evaluation, but their TDIU and DEA are granted with an effective date of March 27, 2013.

The Veteran's PTSD was manifested by occupational and social impairment with reduced reliability and productivity from May 1, 2014 to June 13, 2016. The Board found that the disability did not meet or approximate the criteria for a higher initial rating.

The Veteran's mental health disorders, including PTSD, adjustment disorder, and depression, are related to his active duty service due to in-service hazing and assault. Service connection is granted.

The Board has remanded the case for further development, including a determination on the character of discharge from service and readjudication of all issues on appeal. The decision is not binding on other VA policies or interpretations.

The Veteran's PTSD disability is rated at 70 percent, which approximates the criteria for occupational and social impairment with deficiencies in most areas such as work, thinking, and mood.

The Veteran's PTSD is rated at 70 percent, effective March 8, 2017. He also received a TDIU and SMC at the housebound rate.

The Veteran's service-connected PTSD with MDD and alcohol use disorder rendered him unemployable, leading to a TDIU from April 19, 2016.

The Board has remanded the case for further development due to the Veteran's failure to report for scheduled VA examinations. The claims of service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder and a stomach disorder remain pending.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings for PTSD and Diabetes Mellitus, Type II were denied as the symptoms did not meet the criteria for a higher rating.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient verification of the Veteran's claimed stressors for PTSD. The RO is instructed to request complete service personnel records, including performance reports, and notify the Veteran if no further action can be taken.

The Veteran's service-connected PTSD did not preclude him from obtaining or maintaining substantially gainful employment during the period from June 21, 2017, to May 14, 2021.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities did not preclude him from securing and following substantially gainful employment prior to March 8, 2022.

The Board found that the Veteran's April 2017 VA Form 9, attempting to perfect his appeal for an earlier effective date for a 70 percent rating for PTSD from March 2016, was untimely. The only VA Form 9 received by VA is dated February 15, 2017, and the Board concluded that it was not submitted in time due to procedural issues.

The Board has found that the Veteran's claims for increased ratings and service connection are not fully developed, and thus remanded to allow for consideration of additional VA treatment records.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for PTSD has been reopened and granted. His acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD and unspecified depressive disorder, is also granted. The remaining issues are remanded for further development.

The Veteran's claim for increased PTSD rating is granted, and service connection for hypertension, bilateral hearing loss, and PTSD are all granted. The Veteran's sleep apnea as secondary to PTSD, ataxia, peripheral neuropathy, and restless leg syndrome are also granted. Service connection for TDIU due to service-connected disabilities is granted.

The Veteran's PTSD with unspecified depression and alcohol use disorder is rated at 70 percent effective July 24, 2015. The initial compensable rating for post-traumatic headaches prior to December 4, 2017, and in excess of 30 percent thereafter has been granted.

The Veteran's HTN, epididymitis, ventral hernia, and acquired psychiatric disorder (including PTSD) are all granted as service-connected.,Service connection is established for the Veteran's HTN, epididymitis, ventral hernia, and acquired psychiatric disorder (including PTSD).

The Veteran's application to reopen the claim of service connection for PTSD is granted. Service connection for PTSD is denied, and an acquired psychiatric disorder other than PTSD is remanded.

The Veteran's PTSD is currently rated at 70 percent disabling. The Board denied a rating in excess of 70 percent for PTSD.,The Veteran was granted entitlement to TDIU effective June 6, 2013.