PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) Board decisions

The Veteran's PTSD is rated at 70 percent effective September 15, 2016. The Board also granted a TDIU based on the severity of his PTSD.

The Board has remanded the claims for a higher rating for PTSD and TDIU due to incomplete records and need for additional examination. The Veteran's employment history is also unclear, so further information is needed.

The Veteran's PTSD has been rated at 30 percent since April 2013. The Board granted a 50 percent rating, finding the Veteran’s symptoms of reduced reliability and productivity due to PTSD warrant this increase.

The Veteran's PTSD is rated at a 70 percent since December 11, 2016. Prior to this date, he was granted a 50 percent rating.

The Veteran's PTSD has been rated at 50 percent since December 2009 and was increased to 70 percent in September 2018. The Board found that the Veteran’s symptoms, including near-constant depression, irritability, isolative behavior, chronic sleep impairment, and mild memory loss, more nearly approximated the criteria for a 70 percent rating.

The Veteran's PTSD symptoms have worsened, and a new VA examination is needed to determine the current severity of his service-connected PTSD. The TDIU claim is also remanded as it may be affected by the outcome of the PTSD claim.

The Board has remanded multiple service connection claims due to the need for additional development, including obtaining Social Security Administration (SSA) records.

The Board has reopened the Veteran's claim of service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD and bipolar disorder. The case is remanded to obtain additional records and provide a supplemental opinion from a clinician.

The Veteran's appeal for an increased rating for PTSD and a TDIU was denied. The Board found that the evidence did not meet the criteria for a higher initial rating or TDIU based on service-connected PTSD alone.

The Veteran's PTSD is currently rated at 50 percent, but the Board has granted a higher rating of 70 percent throughout the claim period.

The Board has decided that a remand is necessary for the Veteran's claim of service connection for sleep apnea secondary to his service-connected PTSD due to insufficient medical opinions regarding causation and aggravation.

The Veteran's claim for an earlier effective date for the grant of service connection for PTSD was denied as there is no legal basis to award such a date prior to October 30, 2009.

The Veteran's service-connected conditions do not meet the legal criteria for special monthly compensation based on the need for regular aid and attendance, assistance in purchasing a vehicle or adaptive equipment, specially adapted housing, or a home adaptation grant.

The Veteran's claims for foot fungus and diabetes mellitus were dismissed. The claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder was granted, but the issue of reopening the finally disallowed respiratory disorder claim is remanded.

The Veteran's appeal for a Total Disability Rating Based on Individual Unemployability (TDIU) prior to September 17, 2009 was denied because his service-connected disabilities did not prevent him from securing and following substantially gainful employment.

The Veteran's high cholesterol is not service-connected and thus no rating is assigned.,Service connection for undiagnosed multi-symptom illness (Gulf War Syndrome) has been granted with a 40% disability rating, which is the maximum allowed under current criteria.,Bilateral hearing loss is rated at 30%, which is the maximum allowed under current criteria. Tinnitus is rated at 10%. Valvular heart disease is rated at 70% (subject to regulations governing payment of monetary awards).,PTSD has been granted with a 70% disability rating, and COPD was not service-connected after April 23, 2013.,The Veteran's undiagnosed multi-symptom illness is rated based on the criteria for fibromyalgia. The Veteran does have separate ratings for his gastrointestinal symptoms (GERD) and skin condition (dermatitis or eczema).,COPD was not service-connected after April 23, 2013.

The Board has remanded the case for further development and examination, including obtaining service personnel records and providing VCAA notice regarding personal assault claims. The Veteran's tension headaches are not shown to meet the criteria for a compensable rating under Diagnostic Code 8100. Service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder is also remanded.

The Veteran's claim for an earlier effective date for special monthly compensation based on the need for regular aid and attendance was denied as entitlement to this benefit did not arise prior to March 11, 2015.

The Veteran's claim for an earlier effective date for TDIU was denied as there is no evidence of unemployability due to service-connected disabilities prior to July 29, 2008.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims of service connection for various conditions, including PTSD, tinnitus, headaches, a cervical spine disability, and dental issues. The claims are being returned to the RO for further examination and consideration.