PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) Board decisions

The Veteran's claim for an effective date earlier than August 20, 2009 for the grant of service connection for PTSD was denied. The Board also remanded the issue of a rating in excess of 50 percent for PTSD.

The Board has restored a 100% rating for PTSD from March 1, 2017 to April 20, 2018 due to the lack of material improvement in the Veteran's condition and the failure to establish that there was an actual change in his disability.

The Veteran's representative argues that his service-connected PTSD has increased in severity and affects his ability to work. The case is being remanded for a VA examination to assess the current severity of his PTSD.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for PTSD was granted with an effective date of November 7, 2003. The grant was based on new evidence provided by the Joint Services Records Research Center (JSRRC), which verified a stressor that occurred during his military service.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for PTSD was granted. The claims for service connection for a left shoulder disorder, hypertension, and an acquired psychiatric disorder other than PTSD (adjustment-like disorder) are remanded.

The Veteran's PTSD is rated at a 70 percent disability rating, effective from the date of the decision.

The Veteran's service-connected PTSD is currently rated as 70 percent disabling, effective July 7, 2016. The Board found that the evidence did not support an initial rating greater than 30 percent prior to June 24, 2013 and between June 24, 2013 and July 7, 2016.

The Veteran's right wrist cyst and PTSD are both denied increased ratings. The right wrist cyst is rated at 10 percent, effective from December 14, 2015. The PTSD remains at a 70 percent rating.

The Veteran's claim for an initial rating in excess of 30 percent for service-connected PTSD is remanded. The appeal regarding the effective date for the grant of service connection for PTSD was denied as there is no evidence of a prior claim filed before September 26, 2014.

The Veteran's right ankle disability is granted as service connected. The appeals for jungle rot, PTSD, insomnia, and bruxism are dismissed.

The Veteran's claim for service connection of PTSD was granted on November 2, 2011, the day following his discharge from active military service. The effective date is set at this time.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to insufficient evidence regarding the Veteran's service connection for a psychiatric disorder, including PTSD. The decision also requires further examination and research into the Veteran's reported in-service experiences.

The Veteran's claims for service connection and compensation under 38 U.S.C. § 1151 are being remanded due to the need for further examination and opinion regarding his psychiatric disorders and vocal cord disability.

The Veteran's PTSD is rated at various levels of disability, and the TDIU claim for periods prior to January 24, 2014 is remanded for further review.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's claims of service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, to include PTSD, and tinnitus are remanded due to new evidence submitted since previous decisions. The issues have been reopened but further development is needed.

The Board dismissed the claim for service connection for PTSD because the Veteran died before a decision was made. The cause of death appeal is remanded.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including PTSD, coronary artery disease, type II diabetes, tinnitus, bilateral pseudophakia, and bilateral hearing loss, prevent him from obtaining and maintaining gainful employment. The Board has granted a total disability rating based on individual unemployability (TDIU).

The Veteran's service-connected PTSD has led to a TDIU effective May 19, 2011 due to his inability to maintain employment since then.

The Veteran's service connection claim for PTSD, with depressive symptomatology and anxiety is granted. The Board finds that the evidence is in relative equipoise regarding whether the Veteran has a current psychiatric disorder related to his military service.

The Veteran withdrew his appeal of the PTSD rating, so the issue is dismissed.