PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) Board decisions

The Board has granted a 70 percent disability rating for the Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorder, characterized as PTSD, prior to March 27, 2019. The case is remanded due to outstanding records and the need to provide the Veteran with an opportunity to submit any SSA medical records in his possession.

The Veteran's PTSD is now rated at 70 percent effective October 13, 2021. He was previously rated at 50 percent from January 31, 2013 to October 12, 2021.

The Veteran's bilateral hearing loss and PTSD have been found to preclude him from securing and following substantially gainful employment, warranting a TDIU on an extraschedular basis.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient evidence regarding whether the Veteran's acquired psychiatric condition, including PTSD and bipolar disorder, is causally related to service. The Veteran was not provided with a VA examination for this claim.

The Board has granted service connection for fatigue secondary to service-connected obstructive sleep apnea and posttraumatic stress disorder, finding that the evidence is at least evenly balanced as to whether the Veteran's fatigue results in impairment in earning capacity and is caused by his service-connected OSA and PTSD.

The Veteran's claims for increased PTSD rating and TDIU are being remanded due to the need to obtain missing Vet Center treatment records.

The Veteran's claims for service connection have been granted, and the cases are being remanded to determine the nature and etiology of his claimed conditions.

The Board has remanded the case because additional evidence is needed, particularly from a VA examination to assess the severity of the Veteran's PTSD due to MST. The maximum benefit for this condition has already been granted.

The Veteran's PTSD is rated at 100 percent effective March 8, 2016. The Board has found the earlier rating of 50 percent from September 9, 2013 to March 8, 2016 was not supported by evidence and remanded for further development.

The Veteran's thoracolumbar spine disability is rated at 40 percent, effective October 7, 2022. The Board also granted a TDIU prior to March 1, 2019.

The Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD, is granted as service-connected due to in-service combat stressors.,Service connection for asthma is granted based on the PACT Act.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including his severe peripheral neuropathy and vascular disease affecting his lower extremities, have resulted in a loss of use of both lower extremities. The Board has determined that the Veteran is eligible for specially adapted housing due to these conditions but not for special home adaptation or adaptive equipment.

The Veteran's bilateral hearing loss and coronary artery disease have been rated, but the issue of TDIU prior to November 16, 2021 is inextricably intertwined with the PTSD evaluation. The PTSD claim must be resolved first.

The Board has remanded the cases for further development and examination to determine if there is a relationship between the Veteran's current psychiatric disorders, bilateral hearing loss, and tinnitus with his military service.

The Veteran's TDIU claim is being remanded due to the need for additional development, including verifying his current mailing address and requesting that he complete VA forms and submit relevant evidence.

The Board has granted service connection for posttraumatic stress disorder, anxiety disorder, and panic disorder. The Veteran's conditions are found to be related to his military service.

The Veteran's claims for increased PTSD rating and TDIU are being remanded due to the need to obtain missing Vet Center treatment records.

The Veteran's PTSD is rated at 70 percent for the entire appeal period, with a denial of ratings in excess of this level.,A total disability rating based on individual unemployability (TDIU) has been granted since March 1, 2020.

The Veteran's appeal to increase his rating for bipolar disorder has been dismissed because he withdrew the claim.

The Veteran's appeal for a higher rating of his PTSD with unspecified depressive disorder is dismissed as he withdrew the appeal through his attorney.