PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) Board decisions

The Board has decided to remand the case due to failure to comply with previous remand directives and a potential material change in the Veteran's PTSD condition. The Veteran needs to provide VA Form 21-4142 for any outstanding private treatment records, and a new VA examination is needed to assess his current PTSD severity.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including Parkinson's disease and its complications, prevent him from obtaining or maintaining substantially gainful employment.

The Veteran's PTSD is currently rated at 50 percent prior to November 19, 2020 and was granted a higher rating of 50 percent from that date. The Board found the evidence at least in equipoise for a 50 percent rating.

The Veteran's service-connected PTSD has been granted a 70 percent disability rating, reflecting significant occupational and social impairment.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient evidence regarding service connection for acquired psychiatric disorders, including PTSD. The Veteran's claims are related to in-service explosions and he is seeking direct service connection.

The Veteran's PTSD has resulted in total occupational and social impairment for the entire period on appeal, warranting a 100% disability rating. The Veteran is also entitled to special monthly compensation (SMC) for the entire appeal period.

The Veteran's appeal is remanded due to the need for additional development, including obtaining treatment records from Jewish Family and Children's Services and SSA disability records.

The Veteran's appeal for higher ratings for PTSD and TDIU is being remanded due to insufficient medical evidence on file, requiring a new examination.

The Veteran's claim for PTSD was granted with an effective date of August 28, 1997 due to clear and unmistakable error (CUE) in the initial September 1998 rating decision.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for PTSD for treatment purposes only has been granted, making the appeal moot.

The Board has denied service connection for schizophrenia and remanded the claim of service connection for an acquired psychiatric disability other than schizophrenia. The case is being returned to the agency of original jurisdiction (AOJ) for further development.

The Veteran's claims for service connection have been remanded due to the need for additional medical examinations and opinions. The appeals are related to various musculoskeletal conditions, PTSD, and a respiratory disorder.

The Veteran's appeal for an initial rating in excess of 50 percent for PTSD has been denied. The Board has also remanded the issue of service connection for right ankle wound residuals due to conflicting medical opinions.

The Veteran's PTSD symptoms are manifested by impaired impulse control and near continuous panic. The Board has granted a 70 percent rating for PTSD, which is the maximum available under VA regulations.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for PTSD was granted effective August 6, 2019. The Board found that the Veteran submitted a complete application on October 23, 2019, which relates back to his intent to file submission of August 6, 2019.

The Veteran's appeal for a higher rating for PTSD with obsessive compulsive disorder and adjustment disorder was dismissed because the June 2020 rating decision implemented the May 2020 Board decision granting service connection, which is not an issue that can be appealed.

The claim for service connection for PTSD is reopened and denied. The claim for an acquired psychiatric disability, including PTSD, is granted.

The Veteran's claims for effective dates prior to January 2, 2019 for the grants of a 100 percent disability rating for PTSD and Dependents' Educational Assistance (DEA) are being remanded due to an error in satisfying regulatory or statutory duty.

The Board has denied service connection for bipolar disorder as the symptoms cannot be distinguished from those of posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD).

The Veteran's appeal for specially adapted housing and special home adaptation grant was denied as he does not meet the eligibility criteria due to his service-connected disabilities.