PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) Board decisions

The Veteran's claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric condition, to include PTSD and substance abuse, was granted. The claim of service connection for a low back disability is remanded due to the need for additional evidence.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for a TDIU from May 24, 2011 to November 29, 2014 due to insufficient evidence showing that his service-connected PTSD prevented him from securing and maintaining substantially gainful employment during this period.

The Veteran's service-connected PTSD is granted, with a 50% rating. The Board also grants TDIU and remands the issues of service connection for sleep apnea, diabetes mellitus type II, and congestive heart failure.

The Veteran's PTSD symptoms have caused total occupational and social impairment since April 14, 2021, resulting in a 100 percent rating.

The Veteran's PTSD with unspecified depression is currently rated at 70 percent disabling, effective from June 2, 2017. The evidence does not support a higher rating as his symptoms do not meet the criteria for a 50% or higher disability rating.

The Veteran's claim for an increased rating for PTSD is remanded due to the need for updated medical records and a new VA examination.

The Veteran's PTSD is rated at 50 percent prior to October 17, 2019. Service connection for a left ear hearing loss disability has been granted.

The Veteran's PTSD is rated at 70 percent from October 17, 2008 to May 5, 2014 and a TDIU due to service-connected PTSD is granted during this period.

The Veteran's skin condition, lumbar spine strain, cervical spine DDD, and PTSD with insomnia are all granted. The Veteran is assigned a 50 percent rating for PTSD with insomnia.

The Veteran's PTSD is rated at 70 percent, the highest available rating. The appeal for a higher rating in excess of 70 percent was denied. The claim for TDIU prior to October 31, 2019 was also denied.

The Board has dismissed all the appeals for service connection as the Veteran passed away before a final decision could be made.

The Veteran's PTSD results in occupational and social impairment with reduced reliability and productivity, but does not meet the criteria for a higher rating.

The Veteran's PTSD has been rated at a 70 percent disability level, which is the maximum rating available for this condition. The decision grants an increased rating for his service-connected PTSD.

The Veteran's PTSD was rated at 70 percent from April 14, 2014, through July 15, 2018. The rating was increased to 100 percent effective July 16, 2018.,PTSD symptoms were severe and pervasive, causing total occupational and social impairment since July 16, 2018.

The Veteran's PTSD is currently rated at 30 percent, and the Board has denied a higher rating as there are no symptoms that warrant a higher evaluation.

The Veteran's PTSD with MDD, to include symptoms of TBI, is restored to a 70 percent disability rating effective April 14, 2017.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric condition, including anxiety and posttraumatic stress disorder, is being remanded due to the need for a VA examination. The examiner must determine if it is at least as likely as not that the Veteran's acquired psychiatric condition had its onset during or was otherwise related to active service.

The Veteran's service-connected PTSD is currently rated at 70 percent, effective February 1, 2017. The Board denied an initial rating higher than 70 percent for PTSD due to the severity of her symptoms not warranting a total occupational and social impairment.

The Veteran's PTSD with TBI was granted a 70 percent rating, effective from November 21, 2019. The decision also noted that the Veteran had other conditions such as depression and anxiety.

A 70% rating for PTSD is granted from August 27, 2014 through November 6, 2015.,Prior to November 5, 2015, a 20% rating for cervical strain is denied. An effective date of January 26, 2012, but no earlier, is granted for the grant of a 20% rating for left shoulder sprain.