PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) Board decisions

The Veteran's bilateral hearing loss is currently rated at 10 percent prior to August 24, 2020 and at 50 percent thereafter. The Board has determined that a higher rating is not warranted.,PTSD with chronic sleep impairment was initially rated at 30 percent in February 2018 and increased to 50 percent in March 2018. The Veteran's claim for an initial rating in excess of 30 percent prior to August 7, 2020 is being remanded.,The Veteran's TDIU claim is also being remanded.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for SMC based on aid and attendance due to a lack of evidence showing that his service-connected disabilities render him bedridden or helpless as needed for regular aid and assistance.

Prior to July 18, 2019, the Veteran's PTSD with unspecified anxiety disorder and TBI was granted an increased rating of 70 percent.,From July 18, 2019, the Veteran's PTSD with unspecified anxiety disorder and TBI remains at a 70 percent rating.

The Veteran's claims for cervical neck and bilateral hip disabilities have been dismissed as the Veteran withdrew her appeal. The Veteran's claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD and bipolar disorder, has been granted.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to uncertainty about whether VA made reasonable efforts to validate the Veteran's claimed in-service stressor event. The Veteran asserts she witnessed a soldier being bullied and then found dead or dying, but there is no indication that VA attempted to verify this.

The Board has decided to remand the cases for further development due to incomplete records and insufficient medical opinions regarding service connection for posttraumatic stress disorder and a higher rating for anxiety disorder.

The Board has granted service connection for PTSD and depression, finding that the Veteran's current diagnoses are related to his in-service stressors.

The Veteran's PTSD resulted in occupational and social impairment with deficiencies in most areas, but not total occupational and social impairment. The appeal for a higher rating is denied.

The Board has granted a 70 percent rating for PTSD prior to October 11, 2017, based on significant symptoms including suicidal ideation and severe occupational impairment.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for additional development due to insufficient examination reports and lack of clear and unmistakable evidence regarding pre-service conditions.

Service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder (PTSD and unspecified trauma and stressor-related disorder) is granted. Service connection for a disability of the ears, to include hearing loss and recurrent chronic otitis media, and tinnitus are remanded.

The Board denied the Veteran's appeal of discontinuation of VR&E benefits and her request for retroactive induction, finding that it was not reasonably feasible to achieve a vocational goal given her disabilities and employment history.

The Board has remanded the case for further development, including obtaining a VA examination to determine if any psychiatric disability is related to service.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for peripheral sensory neuropathy of the bilateral upper extremities is denied as there is no current diagnosis.,The Veteran's claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, to include PTSD, is denied as there is no current diagnosis.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities have precluded him from following or maintaining substantial gainful employment, and he is granted a TDIU. Additionally, the Veteran has been found to have a total and permanent disability by reason of his service-connected disabilities for purposes of the grant of DEA benefits.

The Board has remanded the claim for a total disability rating based on individual unemployability due to service-connected disabilities (TDIU) due to insufficient medical opinions regarding the Veteran's ability to work.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's PTSD claim is denied, but his acquired psychiatric disorder other than PTSD (including anxiety and depressive disorders) is granted.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to incomplete service treatment records and a need for a VA medical opinion regarding the cause of death.

The Board has remanded the claims for an initial disability rating in excess of 30 percent prior to March 29, 2019, for PTSD with panic attacks and TDIU due to incomplete development.

The Veteran's cervical and lumbar spine disabilities, as well as his PTSD, have been granted service connection. The Veteran was also awarded a 70 percent disability rating for PTSD prior to August 30, 2019.