PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) Board decisions

The Veteran's claim for an increased rating for PTSD prior to April 25, 2017 on an extraschedular basis is being remanded.,The issue of service connection for sleep apnea has been reopened and remains pending.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to insufficient compliance with prior remand directives, particularly regarding the Veteran's service connection claim for an acquired psychiatric disorder.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities do not meet the criteria for special monthly compensation (SMC) based on aid and attendance due to his ability to primarily care for himself, despite some day-to-day difficulties.

The Veteran's PTSD was rated at 70 percent, which is the maximum schedular rating for this condition.,Prior to September 28, 2015, the Veteran did not meet the criteria for a TDIU based on service-connected disabilities.

For the entire period on appeal, an increased evaluation of 70 percent for the Veteran's service-connected acquired psychiatric disability (including PTSD and unspecified substance-related disorder) is granted.

The Veteran's claim for a rating in excess of 70 percent for posttraumatic stress disorder with major depressive disorder and alcohol abuse is denied. The current rating of 70 percent is based on occupational and social impairment with deficiencies in most areas, such as work, school, family relations, judgment, thinking, or mood.

The Board has remanded the case due to inadequate prior examinations and a need for a new examination to determine if any current psychiatric disorder is related to service.

The Board has granted service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, right upper extremity neuropathy, and left upper extremity neuropathy. The acquired psychiatric disorder is presumed to be related to the Veteran's in-service experiences and his other service-connected disabilities. Right and left upper extremity neuropathies are found to be secondary to diabetes mellitus.

The Board has remanded the cases due to insufficient evidence for service connection of various conditions, including cervical spine disorder, lumbar spine disorder, right knee disorder, and acquired psychiatric disorders. The Veteran needs to provide private treatment records related to these conditions.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient development of evidence regarding service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, specifically whether it is secondary to service-connected conditions.

The Veteran's PTSD resulted in occupational and social impairment with reduced reliability and productivity prior to March 1, 2017. A 50 percent disability evaluation was granted for this period.

The Board has remanded the claims for an effective date earlier than July 14, 2009 for the grant of service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder (including anxiety and PTSD), as well as TDIU and DEA benefits. The Veteran needs a retrospective medical opinion to determine when his PTSD symptoms first manifested and at what date entitlement to service connection arose.

The Board has remanded the case due to a need for an addendum opinion from the September 2020 VA examiner regarding any diagnosed acquired psychiatric disability and its relation to service.

The Veteran's PTSD is currently rated at 100 percent disabling, effective from December 10, 2020. The Board has remanded the case for further development and readjudication of all issues on appeal.

The Veteran's service-connected PTSD with unspecified depressive disorder is being remanded for a more thorough examination to assess the current severity of his condition.

The Veteran's PTSD with mild major depressive disorder is rated at 70 percent, which meets the criteria for a higher rating.,The Veteran is granted TDIU based on his service-connected psychiatric disability.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection due to insufficient evidence and need for further examination. The issues include PTSD, depression, and migraine headaches.

The Veteran's claim for an increased initial rating of PTSD in excess of 50 percent has been denied. The Board finds that the preponderance of evidence is against a finding that his PTSD warrants such a rating. His hearing loss disability, however, requires further examination to determine its current severity.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities did not preclude him from securing and following a substantially gainful occupation, either before or after July 26, 2012.

The Board dismissed the appeals as the Veteran died during the pendency of the appeal and thus has no jurisdiction to adjudicate the merits.