PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) Board decisions

The Veteran's increased disability rating for PTSD prior to October 24, 2016, and a TDIU claim since that date have been denied.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's PTSD does not more closely approximate total occupational and social impairment at any time during the appeal period, thus denying his claim for an initial rating greater than 70 percent.

The Veteran's claim for a total disability rating based on unemployability (TDIU) was denied because he failed to provide sufficient information about his employment history, which is necessary to determine if he could perform different types of work or any type of work.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for an increased rating for PTSD and entitlement to TDIU due to insufficient evidence from his most recent examination.

The Veteran's service connection claim for PTSD is granted. The Board finds that her in-service MST is sufficiently corroborated and grants service connection for PTSD based on MST. Her hypertension claim is remanded as it requires a VA examination to determine if it is related to her service-connected PTSD.

The Veteran's service-connected PTSD, bilateral hearing loss, and tinnitus render him unable to secure or follow substantially gainful employment.

The Veteran's claim for an initial evaluation of 70 percent, but no higher, for his acquired psychiatric disorder (including PTSD and depression) has been granted. The rating is effective as of May 24, 2011.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for a deviated septum, sinus disorder, knots on chest, and PTSD have all been denied.,There is insufficient evidence to establish that the Veteran has any of these conditions as a result of an in-service event, injury, or disease.

The Veteran's service-connected conditions require the regular aid and attendance of another person, leading to a grant of special monthly compensation based on need for aid and attendance.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for a back disability, bilateral foot disability, and acquired psychiatric disorder (including PTSD and depression) due to lack of evidence linking these conditions to his military service.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings and service connection are remanded due to the need for additional examinations and consideration of new evidence.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD, is etiologically related to his active service and grants entitlement to service connection for this condition.

The Veteran's PTSD is currently rated at 30 percent, and the Board finds that his symptoms do not warrant a higher rating.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to insufficient evidence regarding the Veteran's claimed PTSD, specifically the alleged helicopter crash and witnessing another soldier's suicide. The AOJ is instructed to verify these stressors and obtain any necessary medical opinions.

The Veteran's claims for PTSD, lumbar strain, cervical spine arthritis, anxiety, and left ankle disability have been remanded due to the need for additional medical examinations and opinions.

The Veteran's bilateral hearing loss is rated as noncompensable, and his PTSD with TBI is rated at 70 percent. The Veteran was granted a separate 10 percent rating for headaches and dizziness.,PTSD with TBI does not meet the criteria for a higher than 70 percent rating due to occupational and social impairment with reduced reliability and productivity.

The Veteran's PTSD symptoms and impairment prior to October 29, 2019 approximated occupational and social impairment with deficiencies in most areas. However, from October 29, 2019, the Veteran's symptoms did not more nearly approximate total occupational and social impairment.,The Veteran was granted a disability rating of 70 percent for PTSD prior to October 29, 2019, but denied a higher rating after that date. The TDIU claim was also denied.

The Veteran's PTSD claim has been reopened and granted, as well as his COPD claim. The right shoulder disability claim is pending due to the need for additional development.,Service connection was established for PTSD and COPD.

The Veteran's appeals for an increased rating for PTSD and a TDIU have been dismissed as the appellant has withdrawn his appeal.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's PTSD is related to his fear of hostile military or terrorist activity during service in Vietnam, and thus grants entitlement to service connection for PTSD.