PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) Board decisions

The Veteran's PTSD is rated at 50 percent, which does not meet the criteria for a higher rating.,For his back disability, he is currently rated at 20 percent and does not meet the criteria for a higher rating.,His right shoulder capsulitis is rated at 20 percent and does not meet the criteria for a higher rating.,His left shoulder capsulitis is rated at 20 percent and does not meet the criteria for a higher rating.,For his right elbow limited extension, he is currently rated at 10 percent and does not meet the criteria for a higher rating.,For his right elbow impairment of supination and/or pronation, he is currently rated at 10 percent and does not meet the criteria for a higher rating.,His GERD is rated at 10 percent and does not meet the criteria for a higher rating.,For his right lower extremity radiculopathy, he is currently rated at 20 percent and does not meet the criteria for a higher rating.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to a duty-to-assist error, and will need to correct this by scheduling the Veteran for an examination with a psychologist or psychiatrist.

The Veteran's appeal for higher ratings for PTSD, bilateral hearing loss, and right hand little finger scar was denied. The Board found that the severity of the Veteran's symptoms did not warrant a rating in excess of 50 percent for PTSD or 20 percent for bilateral hearing loss.

The Veteran's PTSD is currently rated at 70 percent prior to August 7, 2018. The Board denied a higher rating and granted TDIU.

The Board has determined that the remand is necessary to ensure compliance with prior instructions and obtain a thorough examination to address the Veteran's psychiatric claims.

The Veteran's PTSD has been granted a 70 percent rating, effective February 19, 2015. The symptoms include irritability, outbursts of anger, hypervigilance, exaggerated startle response, depression, anxiety, suspiciousness, panic attacks, and auditory and visual hallucinations.

The Board has denied service connection for a bilateral knee disability and remanded the issue of service connection for PTSD due to lack of evidence corroborating an in-service personal assault.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for PTSD and other specified personality disorder have been denied as there is no verified in-service stressor to support the diagnoses, and the remaining symptoms are attributed to a personality disorder.

The Veteran's PTSD is currently rated at 50 percent as of February 24, 2020. Prior to that date, the rating was denied for a higher rating.

The Veteran's low back condition is remanded for a VA examination to determine the nature and etiology of her condition.,The Veteran's asthma is remanded for a VA examination to determine the nature and etiology of her condition.,The Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorder, including depressive disorder and PTSD, is remanded for a VA examination to determine the nature and etiology of her condition.,The Veteran's left shoulder impingement syndrome with arthritis is remanded for a VA examination to determine the nature and etiology of her condition.,The Veteran's right shoulder arthritis and muscle spasms are remanded for a VA examination to determine the nature and etiology of her condition.,The Veteran's carpal tunnel and peripheral neuropathy, left upper extremity, is remanded for a VA examination to determine the nature and etiology of her condition.,The Veteran's vertigo is remanded for a VA examination to determine the nature and etiology of her condition.,The Veteran's left knee condition is remanded for a VA examination to determine the nature and etiology of her condition.,The Veteran's right knee condition is remanded for a VA examination to determine the nature and etiology of her condition.

The Board has granted a 100 percent rating for PTSD from November 30, 2011, finding that the Veteran's symptoms have caused total occupational and social impairment throughout the period on appeal.

The Veteran's PTSD is currently rated at 70 percent, but the Board has determined that it does not meet the criteria for a higher rating due to occupational and social impairment with deficiencies in most areas.

The Veteran's PTSD and right ankle disability have been granted increased evaluations, with the PTSD receiving a 70% evaluation effective May 27, 2015.

The Veteran's PTSD and unspecified depressive disorder with mild alcohol use disorder are rated at 70 percent prior to December 15, 2021. From December 15, 2021, the rating is denied as it does not meet the criteria for a higher rating.

The Board has granted a 100 percent rating for the service-connected PTSD disability, effective from August 4, 2016.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient reasoning in a previous VA examination regarding the Veteran's diagnosed unspecified depressive disorder. The examiner did not provide an adequate rationale for their conclusion that the Veteran's current depressive symptoms are less likely than not related to his service.

The Board has decided that the Veteran's left knee disability and PTSD are not service-connected. The case is being remanded to further investigate the in-service stressor for PTSD.

The Veteran's PTSD with alcohol and cannabis use is currently rated at 50 percent, but the Board has decided to remand the case for a new examination to assess whether the disability warrants a higher rating.

The Veteran's PTSD has been granted an increased rating to 70 percent.,Service connection for hearing loss and tinnitus is reopened, but the underlying claims are remanded due to new evidence of worsening symptoms.,PTSD remains remanded as additional examination is needed.

The Board has decided to remand the Veteran's claim for PTSD due to a failure to obtain records and a need for a new VA examination.