PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) Board decisions

The Veteran's service-connected PTSD, right foot residuals of frostbite, and left foot residuals of frostbite rendered him unable to secure or follow a substantially gainful occupation prior to May 10, 2018. As such, the Board granted his claim for TDIU.

The Veteran's PTSD and low back sprain have been granted initial maximum ratings of 100 percent each, effective from the date of the March 2014 rating decision.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's PTSD is service-connected, but has remanded for further examination and development regarding her low back disability, acquired psychiatric disorder other than PTSD, and heart disability claims.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to insufficient evidence regarding the Veteran's service in Vietnam and whether his PTSD was caused by or resulted from his active service. The cause of death is also under review.

The Board has denied an initial rating in excess of 30 percent for PTSD and remanded the cases regarding service connection for right knee condition, residuals of TBI, and PTSD. The Veteran's PTSD symptoms have resulted in disturbances of motivation and mood but do not more closely approximate occupational and social impairment with deficiencies in most areas or an inability to establish or maintain effective relationships.

The Veteran's PTSD was rated at 30% prior to October 29, 2019 and increased to 50% effective October 29, 2019. The appeal is denied for a higher rating.

The Board has granted the Veteran's claims for service connection for PTSD, secondary service connection for obstructive sleep apnea as secondary to PTSD, secondary service connection for a heart disability status post implanted cardiac pacemaker with sick sinus syndrome as secondary to PTSD and obstructive sleep apnea, and secondary service connection for erectile dysfunction as secondary to PTSD.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD, finding no current diagnosis of PTSD or any other mental condition that meets DSM-5 criteria. The Veteran's reported stressors were not verified and her symptoms did not meet the diagnostic criteria for PTSD.

The Board has determined that additional development is needed for the claims of service connection for migraine headaches, acquired psychiatric disorder (PTSD), substance abuse, and memory loss. The issues are being remanded to allow for further examination and opinion.

The Veteran's PTSD has not caused occupational and social impairment with reduced reliability and productivity, so a higher rating is denied.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings and TDIU are being remanded due to inconsistencies in employment status and the need for clarification.

The Board denied the claim of entitlement to DIC based on service connection for cause of death, finding that neither service-connected PTSD nor any other service-connected disorder was a principal or contributory cause of the Veteran's death.

The Veteran's claim for a higher rating of coronary artery disease is granted, and service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder including PTSD is also granted.

The Board has decided to remand the case for additional development, including obtaining missing VA and private treatment records, determining which communications the Veteran did not receive from VA, clarifying his employment status, and scheduling a new VA examination to assess his employability.

The Board has remanded the case due to new evidence indicating a worsening of PTSD symptoms, and an updated VA examination is needed.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's PTSD is related to his service and grants service connection for this condition.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities did not prevent him from securing and maintaining substantially gainful employment prior to March 5, 2020.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, other than PTSD, and PTSD have been reopened. The Board has determined that new and material evidence has been submitted to reopen the claims, but further development is needed before the merits of the claims can be addressed.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection for right knee disability and PTSD, as well as the eligibility for nonservice-connected pension benefits due to incomplete records. The Appellant's complete service personnel and treatment records need to be obtained from appropriate sources.

The Veteran's PTSD has resulted in total occupational and social impairment since July 21, 2016. The Board granted a 100% disability rating for PTSD effective from that date.