PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) Board decisions

The Veteran's claim for a compensable rating for migraines was denied due to failure to report for the scheduled examination.,The Veteran's claim for a rating in excess of 70 percent for PTSD was denied as his symptoms did not meet the criteria for total occupational and social impairment.

The Veteran's PTSD is rated at 70 percent from February 14, 2017. The RO has granted an increased rating for PTSD but the other service connection claims are still pending and must be remanded.

The Veteran's PTSD symptoms have been rated at a 30% level since August 9, 2017. The Board has now granted an increased rating to 50%, which is the maximum schedular rating for PTSD.

The Veteran's service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder other than PTSD is denied as the symptoms are fully compensated by the current rating assigned for PTSD.

The Board has remanded the claims for an acquired psychiatric disorder, a left foot disorder, and a low back disorder due to additional development being required.

The Veteran's service-connected PTSD and other disabilities prevented him from obtaining and maintaining gainful employment since December 3, 2003. The TDIU claim is granted for the period from December 3, 2003 to January 31, 2016.

The Veteran's PTSD and Major Depression are granted as they are linked to their service.

The Veteran's PTSD has been rated at 50 percent prior to March 24, 2020. Beginning from that date, the rating remains at 50 percent.

The Board has dismissed the claim for TDIU and remanded issues of service connection for sleep apnea, PTSD, and an increased rating for asthma. The Veteran's claims are being returned to the AOJ for further development.

The Veteran's PTSD is rated at a 70 percent disability rating, effective from the date of this decision. From June 5, 2020, the Veteran is granted entitlement to TDIU due to her service-connected disabilities.

The Board has remanded the case due to an inadequate opinion regarding the service connection for PTSD, depression with anxiety, and substance-induced mood disorder. A new medical opinion is needed using the correct evidentiary standard.

The Veteran's PTSD is rated at 50 percent prior to April 25, 2017, due to occupational and social impairment with reduced reliability and productivity.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection due to lack of nexus opinions and for clarification regarding the severity of his left shoulder disability. The issues include chronic fatigue syndrome, chronic constipation, PTSD, bilateral hip, hand, foot, elbow, and knee disabilities.

The Veteran's appeals for increased ratings and service connection for various conditions have been dismissed due to his withdrawal of all pending claims.

The Veteran's claim to reopen service connection for PTSD or other mental condition is granted. The Board also remanded the case for a VA examination and further development of evidence.

The Veteran's claim for an initial evaluation in excess of 50 percent for PTSD on or after March 4, 2009 was denied. The Board found that the severity, frequency, and duration of the Veteran's symptoms did not meet the criteria for a higher rating.

The Veteran's service-connected PTSD, bilateral tinnitus, and noncompensable left ear hearing loss rendered him unable to secure and follow substantially gainful employment prior to June 10, 2013. The Board granted a TDIU rating based on the severity of his psychiatric disability throughout the appeal period.

The Board has remanded the cases for further development and consideration, including obtaining documents related to the Veteran's conviction for fraud against VA and scheduling a new VA examination for his bilateral hearing loss.

The Veteran's headaches associated with traumatic brain injury were denied for various periods, and the evaluation of PTSD was also denied.

The Board has granted service connection for the Veteran's PTSD, finding that it is at least as likely as not caused by an in-service stressor witnessed during his military service.