PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) Board decisions

The Board has remanded the case due to inadequate medical opinion regarding the etiology of the Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorder. The VA is instructed to obtain an addendum VA medical opinion and provide a detailed explanation for any opinions provided.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for right knee disability, left knee disability, and PTSD due to lack of evidence showing a nexus between these conditions and his military service.

The Board has decided to remand the Veteran's claim for service connection of an acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD claimed as due to military sexual trauma (MST), due to outstanding records and need for a VA examination.

The Veteran's PTSD resulted in occupational and social impairment with reduced reliability and productivity, warranting a 50 percent rating prior to November 19, 2019. The symptoms did not meet the criteria for a higher rating.

The Veteran's claims for earlier effective dates and increased ratings are denied. The Board finds that the evidence supports a 100% rating from September 25, 2015, but no earlier. The Veteran's TBI, lower back disability, and wrist conditions are remanded for further development.

The Veteran's diabetes mellitus and PTSD have rendered him unable to obtain or maintain substantially gainful employment, warranting a TDIU rating.

An initial 50 percent rating for PTSD prior to August 30, 2015 is granted.,A higher than 70 percent rating for PTSD from February 28, 2020 is denied. The Veteran's TDIU claim is also denied.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to an inadequate VA examination regarding the Veteran's need for regular aid and attendance. The AOJ is instructed to schedule a new VA Aid and Attendance examination to determine if the Veteran requires assistance from another person due to his service-connected disabilities.

The Board has remanded the TDIU claim for a determination as to whether the Veteran is entitled to a TDIU, including on an extraschedular basis.

The Veteran's appeal for a higher evaluation of his low back disability is denied as there are no findings of ankylosis or incapacitating episodes.,The Veteran's PTSD claim is remanded due to the need for a new VA examination to assess current symptoms and severity.,The Veteran's claim for diffuse muscle and joint pain is remanded due to the need for a new VA examination to determine etiology.

The Veteran's PTSD and MDD are currently rated at 70 percent prior to August 26, 2016.,A higher rating is warranted for the period before August 26, 2016.

The Veteran's claim for increased ratings and TDIU is being remanded due to the submission of additional VA treatment records since November 2019. The AOJ must address these new records in their first instance.

The Veteran's PTSD is rated at 70 percent, but no higher. The appeal for an effective date prior to January 29, 2004 for CAD and the TDIU claim are pending.

The Veteran's PTSD and Major Depressive Disorder have been rated at 50 percent since October 21, 2013. The Board finds that additional development is needed due to the lack of recent VA treatment records and a recent examination.

The Veteran's PTSD is currently rated at 50 percent, and the Board has ordered further development to determine if a higher rating is warranted.

The Board has granted service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD and MDD, finding that the Veteran's pre-existing condition was aggravated by his military service. Service connection for sleep apnea is also granted.

The Board has granted service connection for headaches and PTSD, but the TDIU appeal is still pending as new evidence was added to the file after the January 12, 2021 supplemental statement of the case. The claim will be remanded for further review.

The Veteran's PTSD symptoms have been rated at a 70 percent disability rating since July 9, 2013. The RO has granted an initial 50 percent rating for the period prior to March 15, 2018 and a 70 percent rating thereafter.

The Veteran's appeal for a retroactive payment higher than the amount issued with the April 2017 rating decision is denied. The effective date of his increased PTSD disability rating from April 13, 1968 to April 25, 2008 was not changed due to lack of notification of dependents within one year.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for PTSD is denied, and his claim for esophageal varices is granted. The case is remanded for a VA examination to address the Veteran's bilateral hearing loss.