PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) Board decisions

The Veteran's PTSD was initially rated at 30 percent prior to September 27, 2021. The rating was increased to 70 percent effective September 27, 2021.,Effective December 2, 2021, the Veteran is granted a TDIU based on his service-connected PTSD.

The Veteran's appeal for service connection for a psychiatric disability other than PTSD is dismissed. The Board has remanded the issues of entitlement to a TDIU, a higher rating for PTSD, and service connection for a chronic pain disability.

The Veteran's sleep apnea is being remanded for further examination and opinion to determine if it is caused or aggravated by his service-connected PTSD with MDD and alcohol use disorder, including the medications taken for such disability.

The Board has restored a 50% rating for the Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorder and remanded the issues of entitlement to a higher rating and TDIU.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to outstanding service treatment records, particularly those from Ireland Army Hospital and Womack Army Hospital. The Veteran's claim for PTSD will be reconsidered after these records are obtained.

The Veteran's PTSD increased rating claim remains in appellate status. The Board has granted an initial increased disability rating of 70 percent prior to April 5, 2022, and 100 percent thereafter for PTSD. However, the issues of service connection for OSA and TDIU prior to April 5, 2022 are remanded.

The Board has remanded three issues: PTSD rating, COPD service connection, and TDIU. Additional VA treatment records are needed for these cases.

The Board has remanded the case due to inadequate VA examination and need for a retrospective opinion based on all evidence of record, including private evaluations.

The Veteran's PTSD and TBI have been rated at 70 percent since July 29, 2018. The rating is granted but does not exceed the maximum allowed under DC 8045-9411.

The Veteran's PTSD with history of cocaine and alcohol abuse has not resulted in total occupational and social impairment at any time during the period on appeal, thus a disability rating in excess of 70 percent is denied.

The Veteran's PTSD is currently rated at 70 percent prior to October 8, 2021. The Board denied an increased rating and also denied entitlement to TDIU due to the severity of his service-connected disabilities not meeting the criteria for a total disability rating based on individual unemployability.

The Board denied a rating in excess of 70 percent for the Veteran's PTSD, finding that his symptoms did not meet the criteria for a higher rating due to total occupational and social impairment.

The Veteran's PTSD resulted in occupational and social impairment with occasional decrease in work efficiency and intermittent periods of inability to perform tasks prior to November 1, 2021. From November 1, 2021, the disability has been manifested by symptoms productive of functional impairment no worse than occupational and social impairment with deficiencies in most areas.

The Board has dismissed the appeals for service connection for a bladder condition and a psychiatric disorder (including Posttraumatic Stress Disorder and Depression) as these issues were not appealed in the first place.

The Veteran withdrew her appeal, requesting to cancel her request for a BVA hearing and withdraw all issues on appeal. The Board dismissed the appeal as a result.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient evidence regarding the Veteran's claimed PTSD and other acquired psychiatric disorders. A VA examination is needed to determine if these conditions are related to service, including any in-service personal assault.

The Veteran's appeal for an effective date prior to January 7, 2017 for the grant of service connection for PTSD is denied. The appeal for a rating in excess of 30 percent for PTSD is remanded.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for various conditions, including PTSD and adjustment disorder, hypertension, low back disability, and sleep disorder. The issues are related to his honorable and other than honorable periods of service.

The Veteran's claim for an effective date prior to June 11, 2015, for the grant of service connection for PTSD was denied. The Board found that the earliest possible effective date is June 11, 2015.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection due to insufficient medical opinions and incomplete VA treatment records. The issues include low back disorder, acquired psychiatric disorders, chronic fatigue syndrome, respiratory disorder, and headaches.