PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) Board decisions

The Veteran's left knee disability is granted, and his right knee disability remains at a 10% rating. The TBI residuals are rated as headaches and tinnitus, with separate ratings. PTSD with major depressive disorder is granted to a 50% rating prior to July 23, 2009, but denied for higher ratings thereafter.

The Board has remanded the cases for further development and examination to address service connection claims, particularly regarding psychiatric disorders and a right hip disorder.

The Veteran's PTSD is granted a 70 percent rating, effective January 21, 2010. The Veteran's diabetes mellitus type II remains at a 20 percent rating.

The Veteran's claim for a rating in excess of 20 percent for degenerative arthritis of the cervical spine was denied, and his claim for TDIU was also denied as he did not meet the percentage requirements set forth in the schedular criteria.

The Veteran's claim of entitlement to service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD, major depressive disorder, anxiety disorder not otherwise specified, and adjustment disorder not otherwise specified, is remanded due to the need for additional medical examination and development.

The Board has remanded the case for additional development regarding service connection for a psychological condition, including PTSD with alcohol use disorder, and for a higher initial rating for right hip osteoarthritis.

The Veteran's PTSD is rated at 70 percent, which does not meet the criteria for a higher rating. The Board denied both his request for an increased disability rating and his claim for TDIU.

The Veteran was granted a total disability rating based on individual unemployability (TDIU) prior to February 8, 2012 due to his service-connected chronic bronchitis and PTSD causing frequent periods of hospitalizations that interfered with his ability to work.

The Veteran's claim for a disability rating in excess of 70 percent for PTSD is denied. The Board also remanded the issue of entitlement to a total disability rating due to individual unemployability (TDIU).

The Board has decided to remand the case due to the need for a new VA examination to properly adjudicate the claim of service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD and major depressive disorder.

The Veteran's PTSD and depressive disorder have been rated based on their associated symptoms, with the highest ratings not being met due to insufficient evidence of total occupational and social impairment. The right ear scar has also been remanded for further evaluation.

The Veteran's PTSD is rated at 50 percent, the maximum rating available. The Board found that her symptoms do not meet or approximate the criteria for a higher disability rating.

The Veteran's PTSD was rated at 50 percent prior to June 14, 2011. From June 14, 2011, to June 5, 2014, the Veteran is granted a disability rating of 70 percent for PTSD.

The Veteran's appeals were dismissed due to his death, and no jurisdiction remains for the claims.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD and depressive disorders, is attributable to his military service. The claim for service connection is granted.

The Veteran's service-connected conditions likely render him unable to secure and follow a substantially gainful occupation, warranting a TDIU rating.

The Board has remanded the issue of service connection for PTSD due to a lack of inclusion in the June 2020 supplemental statement of the case. The Veteran's claim for PTSD remains on appeal.

The Veteran's PTSD symptoms caused occupational and social impairment with deficiencies in most areas for the period prior to May 28, 2016. The Board granted a 70 percent evaluation for PTSD.

The Board has remanded the case due to the need for additional development, including obtaining VA treatment records and SSA records.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, other than PTSD. The Veteran was found not to have a current diagnosis of such a condition and his VA examiner concluded that any diagnosed conditions are related to his service-connected PTSD.