PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) Board decisions

The Veteran's appeal for TDIU prior to March 18, 2021 was denied as she did not meet the schedular criteria for a TDIU.,For the period from March 18, 2021 onwards, the Veteran's service-connected disabilities were found insufficient to warrant a TDIU.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, bilateral hearing loss, and TBI residuals have been denied as there is no evidence of a nexus between these conditions and his military service.

The Veteran's PTSD is rated at 70 percent since December 22, 2014. He also received a TDIU and SMC at the housebound rate.

The Veteran's PTSD is currently rated at 50 percent, and the Board has remanded both his claim for an increased rating and his TDIU claim due to insufficient evidence from recent VA treatment records and a need for updated examination.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection due to incomplete records and the need for a VA examination. The right shoulder disability, acquired psychiatric disorder, and headaches are all under review.

The Board denied service connection for obstructive sleep apnea, finding no link between the condition and in-service events. The PTSD claim was remanded due to insufficient evidence.

The Veteran's claim for a higher rating for PTSD from August 1, 2015 to April 28, 2016 was granted at the 70 percent level. The claim for TDIU during this period was also granted.

The Veteran's PTSD symptoms from May 26, 2010 to October 23, 2017 resulted in occupational and social impairment with deficiencies in most areas. The Board granted a disability rating of 70 percent for PTSD during this period.

The Board has remanded the case due to incomplete service records and inadequate VA examination. The Veteran's claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder is now pending.

The Veteran's claims for service connection have been remanded due to the need for additional examinations and development of records.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, to include PTSD, and headaches have been remanded due to the need for further development.,The Veteran's claim for service connection for a right hand disability manifested by pain, numbness, and locking has also been remanded.

Service connection for PTSD and left ear hearing loss has been granted.,The remaining issues of service connection have been remanded.

The Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorder, diagnosed as bipolar disorder type I and polysubstance use disorder, is etiologically related to his time in service. The Board affirms the grant of service connection for this condition. The claims for PTSD, right knee disability, and left knee disability are remanded for further development.

The Veteran's PTSD with major depression was granted a 70 percent disability rating prior to September 13, 2017. A 100 percent disability rating is granted beginning on September 13, 2017.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities (PTSD, left and right knee disabilities) did not meet the schedular criteria for a TDIU based on his service-connected conditions. The most probative evidence of record does not show that he was unemployable solely due to these conditions.

The Veteran's PTSD is currently rated at 70 percent, and the Board has ordered a remand to determine if he warrants a higher evaluation.

The Veteran's PTSD has not been manifested by occupational and social impairment with reduced reliability and productivity, warranting a 50% disability rating. The issues of entitlement to increased ratings for the right knee and left knee disabilities have been remanded.

The Veteran's PTSD is rated at 70 percent prior to September 29, 2016, and the appeal for a higher rating from that date forward was denied. The effective date of service connection for PTSD remains June 23, 2008.

The Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD, major depression, anxiety, and panic disorder, is rated at 70 percent disabling throughout the period on appeal.

The Veteran's PTSD and alcohol use disorder are rated at 50% from December 3, 2010, and 70% from July 11, 2018. Prior to this date, the symptoms did not meet criteria for a higher rating.