PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) Board decisions

The Veteran's PTSD prior to July 17, 2020 did not cause occupational and social impairment with deficiencies in most areas.,From July 17, 2020, the Veteran's PTSD caused occupational and social impairment with deficiencies in most areas.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for a rating in excess of 50 percent for PTSD and for entitlement to a TDIU, finding that his symptoms did not meet or approximate the criteria for higher ratings. The Veteran was found to have occupational and social impairment with reduced reliability and productivity due to PTSD but not to the extent required for higher ratings.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to inadequate examinations and evaluations, requiring a new examination to determine if PTSD is related to service.

The Veteran's PTSD is rated at 70 percent, but the Board finds that his symptoms do not meet or approximate the criteria for a higher rating.

The Veteran's posttraumatic stress disorder with depression is rated at 70 percent, reflecting significant occupational and social impairment.

The Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorders, including PTSD, major depressive disorder, and related insomnia disorder, are granted as service connected due to a verified in-service stressor.

The Veteran's service-connected low back disability and PTSD render him unable to obtain and maintain substantially gainful employment for the period prior to November 17, 2017. The appeal is remanded due to a lack of schedular criteria for TDIU.

The Veteran's claim for a rating in excess of 30 percent for PTSD prior to April 10, 2018 was denied. The case is now remanded due to incomplete consideration of symptoms and inconsistent reporting of suicidal ideation.

The Veteran's petition to reopen his claim of service connection for an acquired psychiatric disability, including PTSD, has been granted. The claims for service connection for lung cancer and tremors affecting the bilateral hands are also remanded.

The Board granted service connection for PTSD based on the Veteran's in-service stressor of loading and unloading aircraft, which was confirmed by his service records. The decision is considered not to have been made under clear and unmistakable error.

The Veteran's appeal for service connection on the issues of shortness of breath, hearing loss, and tinnitus was dismissed due to his withdrawal. The remaining claims of service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder (PTSD), left wrist disorder, and dental disorder were remanded.

The Veteran's appeal for an increased rating for PTSD has been withdrawn by his attorney, resulting in the dismissal of the case.

The Board has determined that new and relevant evidence has been received to readjudicate the claim of service connection for a psychiatric disorder, including PTSD due to MST. The Veteran's reported stressors have not been verified, but VA will make reasonable efforts to verify them. A VA examination is needed to determine the nature and etiology of the Veteran's psychiatric disorders.

The Veteran's appeal for service connection for anemia has been dismissed. The claim for a TDIU based on his bilateral feet condition is denied, and the case is remanded for further evaluation of his acquired psychiatric disorder, tinea corporis, right hand disorder, and left hand disorder.

The Veteran withdrew his claim for service connection for diabetes mellitus, type II. The Board also remanded the issues of a disability rating in excess of 10 percent for right lower extremity varicose veins, left lower extremity varicose veins, and PTSD.

The Veteran's diagnosed psychiatric disorders, including PTSD, persistent depressive disorder, and generalized anxiety disorder, are related to his active service. His claim for service connection is granted.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for PTSD, major depressive disorder, and alcohol use disorder was granted with an effective date of February 1, 2012. The initial evaluation assigned was 70%.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for right ear hearing loss is denied as he does not have a current disability. The issue of service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, to include PTSD, anxiety, and depression, is remanded due to inadequate examination.

The Veteran's PTSD, right eye disorder, and lumbar spine disability were denied. The claim for a TDIU was granted.

The Veteran withdrew her appeal for service connection for PTSD, which was secondary to an already service-connected condition (unspecified anxiety disorder with insomnia disorder). The Board dismissed the issue.