PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) Board decisions

The Veteran's PTSD and depressive disorder not otherwise specified have been rated as 70 percent disabling from October 13, 2011 to January 6, 2014. Since June 1, 2013, the Veteran has also been granted TDIU.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for further development, including a VA examination to assess the relationship between his service and any current disabilities. The TDIU claim is also being addressed.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for a cervical spine disability and paresthesias of the bilateral upper extremities, as well as his claim for an increased rating for lumbar spine degenerative joint disease. The Veteran appealed these decisions to the U.S. Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims (Court), which remanded them back to the Board.

The case is being remanded for additional development due to the Veteran's request for a videoconference hearing.

The Veteran's PTSD is currently rated at 50 percent, and the Board has remanded to determine if a higher rating is warranted. The TDIU claim was also remanded.

The Veteran's appeal has been withdrawn by the appellant and his authorized representative, thus dismissing both issues.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for lower back disability, acquired psychiatric disorder (PTSD), left knee disability, kidney disorder, and hypertension. The decision found that new and material evidence had not been submitted to reopen these previously denied claims.

The Veteran's PTSD resulted in occupational and social impairment with deficiencies in most areas, warranting a 70 percent disability rating. The TDIU claim was also granted.

The Board has decided to remand the case for further development and consideration, including verifying the Veteran's alleged stressors during service.

The Veteran's PTSD causes significant occupational and social impairment, but does not result in total occupational and social impairment. The collective lay and medical evidence on the question of whether his service-connected disability prevents from obtaining and retaining substantially gainful employment is in relative equipoise.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for PTSD is granted, as the evidence supports a diagnosis of PTSD and establishes a link between current symptoms and an in-service stressor.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development to determine the nature and etiology of his claimed acquired psychiatric disorders, as well as his bilateral knee disabilities. The claims will be reconsidered after this development.

The Veteran's appeal has been withdrawn by his attorney, and the Board does not have jurisdiction to decide the case.

The Veteran's appeal for service connection for PTSD has been withdrawn, resulting in the dismissal of the case.

The case is being remanded for additional examinations and assessments to determine the validity of service connection claims, including for TBI, PTSD, and headaches.

The Veteran's claim for increased ratings for PTSD is being remanded due to the need for additional development, including obtaining outstanding VA treatment records and scheduling a VA examination.

The Veteran withdrew his claim for an increased rating for PTSD, and the appeal is dismissed.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, particularly his PTSD, render him unable to secure and follow a substantially gainful occupation. The Board finds that the evidence is at least in equipoise as to whether he can perform the physical and mental requirements of employment.

The Veteran's PTSD is rated at 50 percent since July 20, 2010, reflecting significant impairment in social and occupational functioning.

The Veteran's PTSD is rated at 70 percent, the highest available rating under the General Rating Formula for Mental Disorders. The Board also granted TDIU based on his service-connected disabilities.