PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) Board decisions

The Veteran's PTSD was rated at 70 percent prior to January 14, 2020 and denied a higher rating.,The Veteran was granted TDIU due to his service-connected PTSD effective July 1, 2017.

The Board has reopened the claim for service connection for PTSD and Adjustment Disorder with Depressed Mood, but denied reopening of service connection for any other acquired psychiatric disorder. The case is remanded to obtain updated VA treatment records and SSA records, and to provide an addendum opinion regarding whether a diagnosed psychiatric disability arose during service or is otherwise related to service.

The Veteran's appeal for an increased evaluation of PTSD was withdrawn prior to the Board making a decision.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient evidence regarding the Veteran's service connection claims for PTSD, depressive disorder, anxiety disorder, and substance abuse disorder. The VA will gather additional records and conduct a medical examination to determine if these conditions are related to military service.

The Board has remanded the cases of service connection for right ear hearing loss and an initial compensable rating for left ear hearing loss due to potential conflicts in medical evidence regarding their etiology.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities rendered him unable to secure and follow a substantially gainful occupation as of August 3, 2020. The TDIU rating is granted for this period.

The Veteran's appeal for a higher disability evaluation for PTSD with MDD and alcohol use disorder from October 17, 1988 through August 31, 2010 was dismissed due to the death of the Veteran.

The Veteran's PTSD with substance abuse disorders caused occupational and social impairment with deficiencies in most areas, warranting a 70 percent rating from December 23, 2007 to December 2, 2013.

The Veteran's claims for PTSD and sleep disturbance, including sleep apnea and hypersomnia, are being remanded due to incomplete stressor development and the need for additional medical opinions.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for PTSD, bilateral knee disorders, and an increased rating for depression due to incomplete information in her claims file.

The Veteran's PTSD with MDD was granted a 50% rating from September 23, 2014 to April 14, 2015. Since then, the claim has been remanded for further action on other issues.

The Board has remanded the case due to new evidence and a need for an updated VA examination. The Veteran's PTSD is currently rated at 30 percent, but he believes it should be higher.

The Board has remanded the case due to inadequate VA examinations, and a new examination is needed to determine if the Veteran has PTSD or other mental health conditions related to service.

The Veteran's claims for increased PTSD rating and TDIU have been remanded due to the need for additional development, including a new VA examination considering recent inpatient treatment records.

The Veteran's PTSD with alcohol use disorder is rated at 50 percent prior to February 28, 2019 and denied for a higher rating since that date. The case is remanded due to the need for additional development.

The Veteran's service-connected PTSD has made him unable to secure or follow a substantially gainful occupation, and the Board granted his TDIU claim.

The Veteran was found unable to secure and follow a substantially gainful occupation due to his service-connected disabilities, including hearing loss, tinnitus, and PTSD, as of June 4, 2007. The decision grants TDIU on an extraschedular basis prior to July 26, 2011.

The Veteran's PTSD disability was granted a 100% rating from February 23, 2009 to September 18, 2015.

The Veteran's claims for earlier effective dates for TDIU and DEA benefits are being remanded to consider whether the Veteran was entitled to a TDIU prior to May 24, 2001 based on his service-connected disabilities.

The Veteran's claims for service connection have been dismissed due to his death.