PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) Board decisions

The Veteran's PTSD was not found to meet the criteria for a higher disability rating prior to June 14, 2011.

The Board has granted a TDIU for service-connected PTSD prior to December 19, 2019 and denied the claim for a TDIU since that date due to the Veteran's combined disability rating already reaching 100%.

The Board has granted service connection for PTSD, finding that the Veteran's combat experiences in Vietnam are sufficient to establish a link between his current PTSD and his military service.

The Veteran's TDIU claim prior to April 25, 2012 is being remanded for extraschedular consideration due to insufficient evidence of unemployability.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including PTSD, diabetes mellitus, and peripheral neuropathy, prevent him from securing and following substantially gainful employment. The Board finds that a TDIU is warranted based on the severity of his conditions and their impact on his ability to work.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for PTSD, finding that there is no current diagnosis of PTSD and insufficient evidence to establish a link between in-service stressors and current symptoms.

The Veteran seeks service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD, anxiety NOS, and MDD. The Board finds that additional development is necessary due to the need to verify a specific in-service stressor and obtain a medical opinion regarding the etiology of any diagnosed conditions.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient evidence regarding the etiology of the Veteran's bipolar disorder and PTSD. The Veteran was asked to complete a form for PTSD, but did not do so. Additional development is needed.

The Veteran's PTSD rating is remanded for a new VA examination to assess the current severity of his condition. Service connection claims for left shoulder DJD and lower back pain are also remanded due to outstanding treatment records and need for medical opinions on etiology.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient medical opinions regarding the service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD, unspecified depressive disorder, and alcohol use disorder. Additional development is needed to provide a substantive rationale for the nexus opinions.

The Veteran's headache disability, PTSD with TBI, and right wrist disabilities are granted. The Veteran is awarded a 70 percent rating for his PTSD with TBI from February 7, 2018, and an initial 10 percent rating for his right wrist disabilities.

The Veteran's PTSD is currently rated at 70 percent prior to July 6, 2020 and denied for a higher rating. The right ankle and foot disability remains remanded for further evaluation. TDIU is also remanded.

The Veteran's service-connected PTSD has resulted in unemployability, and a TDIU is granted.

The Veteran's PTSD is already rated at 100% and he has a TDIU based on this condition. Therefore, the issue of a temporary total evaluation for PTSD is moot.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for additional development, including obtaining his VR&E file and scheduling him for a VA examination to assess the severity of his lumbar strain with IVDS. The effective dates for certain awards are also being remanded.

The Board has decided to remand the claims for a left knee disability, residuals of lipomas, and a psychiatric disability (claimed as PTSD) due to new evidence received since the July 2012 rating decision. The Veteran's service records have been reviewed, and additional relevant records from his military service are needed.

The Board has decided to remand the claims for right ear hearing loss and PTSD evaluation, due to issues with correspondence.

The Board has granted a rating of 70 percent for PTSD, which is the maximum available under the General Formula for Mental Disorders. The Veteran's symptoms more closely approximate those associated with a 70 percent rating.

The Board is remanding the claim for a TDIU due to inconsistencies in the Veteran's employment history and incomplete information provided. The Veteran needs to provide an accurate history of his work and education, income earned, and any attempts at employment.

The Veteran's acquired psychiatric disability was rated at 50 percent prior to July 2, 2018. The Board denied a higher rating and TDIU due to the lack of occupational and social impairment with deficiencies in most areas.