PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) Board decisions

The Board has determined that the Veteran's acquired psychiatric disability, including PTSD, is related to his military service and granted entitlement to service connection.

The Board has granted service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD and adjustment-like disorder. The Veteran's account of the in-service stressor related to his convoy being attacked by protestors in Greece is reasonably corroborated, and he was diagnosed with PTSD based on this event.

The Veteran's PTSD with depressive disorder is currently rated at 70 percent, but the Board has remanded the issue for further development.

The Board has remanded the claims of entitlement to an evaluation in excess of 30 percent for acquired psychiatric disorder to include PTSD and entitlement to an initial compensable evaluation for TBI due to the Veteran's failure to report for scheduled VA examinations. The Veteran is advised that failing to report may result in denial of his claim.

The Board denied service connection for PTSD, MDD, and a mood disorder as there was no credible evidence supporting the Veteran's claimed in-service stressors.

The Veteran's PTSD is rated at 30 percent prior to October 29, 2019 and in excess of 70 percent thereafter. The Board has remanded the case for further development.

The Board has denied service connection for PTSD and a compensable rating for urethra warts, residuals from surgery. The appeals are being remanded to obtain additional medical records.

The Veteran's PTSD is currently rated at 50 percent, effective April 30, 2019. The appeal for an increased rating has been denied.

The Veteran's service-connected PTSD is rated at 70 percent disabling, but the Board has determined that he can still maintain substantially gainful employment due to his part-time work as a truck driver.

The Board has remanded the case due to an inadequate medical opinion regarding the Veteran's psychiatric disorders, specifically his mood disorder and nightmare disorder.

The Board has denied service connection for PTSD and TBI as the evidence does not support a finding of in-service injury or disease. The Veteran's claims were also denied for increased ratings for left shoulder scars, rotator cuff disability prior to November 14, 2011, and from July 1, 2013, to December 6, 2013.

The Veteran's TDIU claim for the period from August 1, 2011 to August 9, 2011 is remanded due to his service-connected PTSD preventing him from engaging in substantial gainful employment. The AOJ must refer this issue to the VA Director of Compensation and Pension Service under 38 C.F.R. § 4.16(b) for consideration.

The Board has remanded two issues related to the Veteran's service-connected PTSD: entitlement to a disability rating in excess of 70 percent and an earlier effective date for the assignment of a 70 percent rating. The TDIU issue is also remanded as it may be part of the increased rating claim.

The Board has remanded the case due to inadequate medical opinion regarding whether the Veteran's service-connected PTSD contributed to his death. The claim is pending further review.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for an earlier effective date than July 25, 2016 for a 70 percent rating for his acquired psychiatric disorder due to insufficient evidence showing that the severity, frequency, and duration of his symptoms warranted such a higher rating within one year prior to his April 2015 supplemental claim.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient development of evidence regarding the Veteran's claimed acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD. The Veteran is requested to provide releases for private treatment records and a VA examination will be scheduled.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities do not meet the threshold minimum percentage criteria for a schedular TDIU prior to August 14, 2012. The Board referred the issue of entitlement to a total disability rating based on individual unemployability (TDIU) prior to August 14, 2012 to the Director of Compensation Service for action in accordance with 38 C.F.R. § 4.16(b).

The Board has remanded the cases for additional development, including scheduling a VA examination to determine if the Veteran has an acquired psychiatric disorder related to service and whether his alcohol abuse is aggravated by such disorder.

The Board has remanded the case due to a lack of notification for a VA examination, and will schedule one in order to assess the Veteran's service-connected acquired psychiatric disability.