PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) Board decisions

The Board has remanded the case due to errors in its previous decision and needs additional evidence, including psychiatric evaluations. The Veteran's TDIU claim will be reconsidered.

The Veteran's PTSD is rated at 50 percent prior to May 14, 2019. Beginning May 14, 2019, the Veteran's Persistent Depressive Disorder is rated as denied. The appeal for a higher rating for PTSD remains pending.

The Board has determined that the veteran's PTSD is not service-connected due to his willful misconduct during active duty. The other disabilities listed are also denied as they were either caused by or aggravated by the veteran's own actions.

The Board has previously granted a 70 percent initial rating for PTSD and a total rating based on individual unemployability. The Veteran's Social Security Administration records show that he received treatment from Vet Centers, but the VA was unable to obtain these records due to incomplete information provided by the Veteran. The case is being remanded again to ensure compliance with directives.

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

The Board has remanded the case due to incomplete records and need for further verification of stressors. The Veteran's psychiatric conditions are being reviewed again with new evidence.

The Veteran's appeal for a higher disability evaluation for PTSD is being remanded due to the possibility of worsening symptoms and the need for additional evidence.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities render him unable to perform the basic functions of self-care and are as helpless due to his service-connected conditions, necessitating regular aid and attendance.

The Board has reopened the claim of service connection for PTSD due to new and material evidence, but further development is needed as an examination is required to determine if any diagnosed psychiatric disorder is related to service.

The Board has vacated the part of its April 2019 decision that denied a rating in excess of 70 percent for PTSD and remanded it. The Veteran was not provided due process as his additional evidence, including a non-VA psychological evaluation, was submitted after the deadline.

The Veteran's PTSD has been rated at a 50% disability rating since May 2008. The Board granted an increased rating to 70% for the entirety of the appeal period, finding that his symptoms have resulted in occupational and social impairment with deficiencies in most areas.

The Veteran's PTSD and depression were found to not meet the criteria for a higher disability rating prior to March 29, 2017. From that date, they did not meet the criteria for a 50% disability rating.

The Board has determined that the Veteran does not have PTSD and therefore denied his claim for service connection.

The Veteran's TDIU claim was granted, and he is now receiving a combined disability rating of 80% due to his service-connected PTSD. The temporary total evaluation for hospitalization related to his anxiety disorder was denied.

The Board has denied an initial rating higher than 30 percent for PTSD and has remanded the case to determine if a TDIU is warranted.

The Board denied service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD and Generalized Anxiety Disorder, finding that the evidence did not meet the criteria for service connection due to a lack of current diagnosis.

The Board denied service connection for a lumbar spine disability and tinnitus, but granted a higher rating of 70 percent for PTSD effective from August 30, 2017. The appeal regarding sleep apnea was denied.

The Veteran's appeal for a higher rating for PTSD has been dismissed due to his death.

The Veteran's PTSD is rated at a 70 percent evaluation, which reflects significant occupational and social impairment.

The Board has remanded the cases for additional development and evaluation, including obtaining medical opinions regarding the relationship between the Veteran's conditions and presumed exposure to herbicide agents.