PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) Board decisions

The Veteran's PTSD is rated at 70 percent, effective January 25, 2021.,The Veteran is granted TDIU based on his service-connected PTSD and additional disabilities.

The Veteran's appeals for increased evaluations of his TBI, headaches, and PTSD have been dismissed as the Veteran withdrew all active claims from appellate status.

The Veteran's claim for TDIU prior to June 16, 2010 was denied as his service-connected disabilities did not meet the percentage requirements for a schedular TDIU rating. The Board found that referral for extraschedular consideration was not warranted.

The Veteran's PTSD has not resulted in total occupational and social impairment, so a rating in excess of 70 percent is denied.

The Board has remanded the cases for further development and examination to determine if the Veteran's current psychiatric conditions, including PTSD and bipolar disorder, are related to his military service.

The Board has decided to remand the Veteran's claims for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including anxiety disorder with panic attacks, depression and PTSD, as well as a rating in excess of 10 percent for coronary artery disease (CAD). The reasons include needing additional VA mental health examination opinions and obtaining private treatment records from non-VA providers.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for additional development due to a lack of a supplemental statement of the case (SSOC) and inadequate VA examination.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities have rendered him unable to secure or maintain a substantially gainful occupation, and the Board has granted entitlement to Total Disability Individual Unemployability (TDIU).

The Board has remanded the case for further development and examination, including an opinion regarding the etiology of the Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorder. The claims for service connection for bilateral hearing loss and an acquired psychiatric disorder are also being remanded.

The Veteran's posttraumatic stress disorder is rated at 70 percent since February 24, 2020. The Board also granted the Veteran a total disability rating based on individual unemployability.

The Board has remanded the claims for an evaluation in excess of 70 percent for PTSD and a TDIU based solely on PTSD for purposes of determining entitlement to SMC due to confusion with previous decisions and the need to comply with the Court's order.

The Veteran's claim for special monthly compensation (SMC) under 38 U.S.C. § 1114(s)(1) is granted, as he meets the criteria with a combined rating of 100 percent due to his service-connected PTSD.

The Veteran's service-connected conditions do not meet the criteria for financial assistance in purchasing an automobile or adaptive equipment, as he does not have a loss of use of one or both hands or feet, nor any other qualifying condition.

The Veteran's TDIU for the period prior to October 5, 2011 is granted due to his service-connected PTSD preventing him from obtaining and retaining substantially gainful employment.

The Veteran's TDIU claim is remanded due to insufficient evidence regarding his ability to work due to PTSD. The Board requests clarification on the date of last full-time employment and seeks a psychiatric examination to assess the impact of PTSD on his employability.

The Veteran's PTSD was productive of occupational and social impairment with deficiencies in most areas, warranting a 70 percent evaluation prior to October 12, 2020.,For the period on appeal beginning October 12, 2020, the criteria for an evaluation in excess of 70 percent for PTSD have not been met.

Service connection for PTSD has been granted.,The Veteran's bilateral hearing loss rating has been restored to a 60 percent rating, effective April 1, 2017. The issue of TDIU is being remanded.

The Veteran's PTSD and back disability have rendered him unable to secure or follow a substantially gainful occupation since March 21, 2012. His TDIU is granted.

The Veteran's headaches and psychiatric disorders, including PTSD, are granted as service connected. The case is remanded for additional development regarding the psychiatric disorder claim.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's TDIU rating should not be restored due to clear and convincing evidence showing he was capable of employment, contrary to his claims.