PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) Board decisions

The Veteran's appeal for a higher rating for PTSD prior to May 20, 2016, has been withdrawn. The claim is also moot as it was granted in full in an earlier decision.

The Board has determined that the VA examinations were not conducted as per the July 2017 remand instructions and thus, the case is being returned to the AOJ for further development. The issues of service connection for various conditions are now pending.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for PTSD, depression, and anxiety was denied as he did not meet the criteria for a diagnosis of PTSD. The Board also found that his depression and anxiety disorders were not related to his military service or any service-connected disabilities. His TDIU rating due to vertigo was granted.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims of service connection for a back disability and an acquired psychiatric disorder including PTSD due to inadequate etiology opinions provided by VA examiners in October 2019. The appeal is now pending again.

The Board has decided to remand the cases of PTSD, bilateral hearing loss, hypertension, an increased rating for anxiety disorder, and a compensable rating for tinea versicolor due to incomplete records and need for further examination.

The Veteran's PTSD is found to be related to his military service, specifically a vehicle accident in Korea. Service connection for PTSD has been granted.

The Veteran's claim for TDIU is denied as his service-connected PTSD does not render him unemployable.

The Veteran's claims for service connection were denied. The Board found that the evidence did not meet the criteria for an increased rating greater than 20 percent for diabetes mellitus disability, and denied TDIU prior to July 1, 2016.

The Veteran's claim for service-connected bipolar disorder with psychosis and posttraumatic stress disorder was granted, effective September 19, 1995. The effective date is extended to exclude the period between February 11, 1998 and July 27, 1998 when he received active service pay.

The Veteran's PTSD, major depressive disorder, and alcohol dependency are rated at a 70 percent disability rating effective January 20, 2012. A TDIU for PTSD is granted effective the same date. SMC at the 's' rate is also granted effective November 19, 2019.

The Board has denied service connection for left and right shoulder conditions, as well as hypertension and a psychiatric disorder. The Veteran's current conditions are not found to be related to his military service.

The Veteran's appeals for a higher rating and earlier effective date for his PTSD have been dismissed due to the Veteran withdrawing his appeals.

The Veteran's PTSD was granted a 50 percent rating prior to February 17, 2020. A higher rating of over 70 percent for PTSD beginning on February 17, 2020 and entitlement to TDIU prior to March 22, 2017 were denied.

The Veteran's PTSD is rated at 70 percent, and the Board denied a higher rating. The Veteran was granted TDIU based on his service-connected disabilities.

The Veteran was granted a TDIU rating from October 31, 2014 onwards due to her service-connected disabilities preventing her from obtaining and maintaining substantially gainful employment. Prior to this date, the criteria for a TDIU were not met.

The Veteran's mental health disability, specifically PTSD and major depressive disorder, is currently rated at 70 percent disabling. The Board denied a higher rating as the symptoms do not meet the criteria for a 100% rating due to total occupational and social impairment. However, the Veteran was granted TDIU since February 21, 2015.

The Veteran's claim for PTSD was denied, and the initial disability rating for TBI residuals was granted at 40 percent. The Veteran's post-traumatic headaches were rated at 50 percent effective April 17, 2018. Other issues related to service connection or ratings remain pending.

The Veteran's initial PTSD claim was denied in 2013, and his appeal to reopen the claim is being remanded for a rating decision. The effective date of service connection remains April 11, 2017.

The claims for left wrist ganglion cyst and skin condition (claimed as acne) have been denied because the evidence does not establish a connection to service.,Tinnitus was granted, with no indication of noise exposure during service. The appellant's testimony regarding tinnitus is considered less credible due to its remote onset in service.

The Board has determined that there is not substantial compliance with its prior remand instructions and thus the appeal must be remanded again. The Veteran's lumbar spine disability, bilateral hearing loss, and acquired psychiatric disorder (including PTSD) claims are all remanded for further development.