PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) Board decisions

The Board has remanded the TDIU claim for the period from June 17, 2008 to June 15, 2009 due to the finality of the previous decision and the need for extraschedular consideration.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's obstructive sleep apnea is at least as likely as not due to or aggravated by his service-connected PTSD, and thus grants service connection for this condition.

The Veteran's appeals for service connection for COPD and PTSD have been dismissed because he withdrew his appeal prior to the decision being made.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection due to inadequate medical opinions and need for additional development. The Veteran's mental health, hypertension, cervical spine disability, and back disability are all under review.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to non-compliance with previous directives and issues related to scheduling a psychiatric examination. The Veteran's claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disability, including PTSD, is still pending.

The Veteran's right carpal tunnel syndrome is granted a 30 percent rating, but not higher. The appeal for an increased rating for left carpel tunnel syndrome and earlier effective date for PTSD are dismissed.

The Board has remanded the claim for service connection of obstructive sleep apnea, which is now considered secondary to PTSD.

The Veteran's service-connected PTSD does not prevent him from obtaining and retaining substantially gainful employment. The Board finds that the evidence shows he has been employed in a protected work environment, but his income exceeds the poverty threshold.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for higher ratings and service connection due to insufficient examination reports, conflicting evidence regarding severity of disabilities, and lack of discussion on changes in severity throughout the appeal period.

The Veteran's claims for PTSD, MDD, and a left shoulder disability are remanded due to the need for additional medical opinions regarding diagnoses and etiology.

The Veteran's PTSD symptoms resulted in occupational and social impairment with reduced reliability and productivity, warranting a 70% rating. The Veteran also met the criteria for TDIU from June 4, 2010.

The Veteran's claim for an increased disability rating for PTSD with substance abuse was granted on August 15, 2016, and the effective date is set at that time.,The Veteran's claim for a total disability rating based on individual unemployability (TDIU) was also granted on August 15, 2016, and the effective date is set at that time.

The Veteran's appeal was found to be timely, and the Board granted service connection for PTSD, a low back condition, a heart condition, and psychosis.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including PTSD, render him unemployable and the Board has granted a TDIU.

The Board has determined that further development is needed for the Veteran's claim of service connection for sleep apnea, as secondary to his service-connected PTSD. The case will be remanded for an additional VA medical opinion and other necessary development.

The Veteran's PTSD with Major Depressive Disorder has been rated at 70 percent from July 11, 2005 to May 21, 2006 and 100 percent from May 22, 2006 to November 1, 2012. The Veteran is also granted a TDIU effective as of May 30, 2006. However, the claim for an initial rating in excess of 70 percent from November 2, 2012 remains pending and needs further review.

The Veteran's TMJ disorder was first manifested during service and is related to military service, thus granting service connection.,ED resulting from PTSD-TBI is also granted as secondary to the service-connected condition.

The Veteran's PTSD is currently rated at 70 percent, and the Board has determined that a higher rating is not warranted based on the evidence of record.

The Board has found that additional development is needed for the Veteran's claims of increased PTSD evaluation and TDIU, including obtaining a new VA examination and considering newly added evidence. The case is being remanded to allow these steps.

The Veteran's appeal for a higher rating for PTSD was dismissed as he withdrew his appeal prior to the Board making a decision.