PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) decisions — 2012

The Board has determined that a VA examination is needed to decide the claim for special monthly compensation based on the need for regular aid and attendance or housebound status.

The Veteran's PTSD resulted in occupational and social deficiencies, but not total impairment. The RO granted a 70% rating for the period from April 24, 2006.

The Veteran's PTSD has resulted in occupational and social impairment with deficiencies in most areas, warranting a 30 percent disability rating.

The Veteran's appeal is remanded due to the need for a new VA examination to assess the current severity of his service-connected PTSD. The Veteran seeks an increased evaluation for his PTSD.

The Veteran's PTSD is currently rated at 10 percent, and the Board finds that his symptoms do not warrant a higher rating based on the evidence of record.

The Board has remanded the claims of service connection for psychiatric disorders due to additional development being needed, including obtaining relevant personnel records and VA treatment records.

The Board found that the Veteran does not currently meet the criteria for an Axis I diagnosis of PTSD, and his sole current Axis I diagnosis is dysthymia. Therefore, the criteria for an evaluation above 10 percent for PTSD have not been met.

The Veteran's death was caused by a motor vehicle accident, with alcoholism contributing as a significant condition. The service-connected PTSD is considered to have contributed substantially or materially to the cause of death.

The Veteran's appeal for service connection for a skin disorder, PTSD, and/or a psychosis has been denied. The Board notes that the Veteran engaged in combat with the enemy but does not have a diagnosis of PTSD or a psychosis.

The Veteran is seeking a higher level of payment for his Post 9/11 GI Bill benefits, currently at the 80 percent level. The Board has determined that additional development is needed to determine if he should be entitled to the full 100 percent rate due to service-connected disability.

The Veteran's PTSD is currently rated at 30 percent, reflecting occupational and social impairment with reduced reliability and productivity.

The Veteran's PTSD, sinus disability, and bilateral hearing loss are all found to be related to service. The claims for these conditions have been granted.

The Veteran's service-connected PTSD and Major Depressive Disorder have rendered him unemployable effective September 21, 2009.

The Board found in favor of the Veteran, finding that her PTSD is related to her service and granted her claim for service connection.

The Veteran's PTSD is rated at 30 percent, sciatic nerve injury, right, remains at 20 percent, and right femur fracture is rated at 10 percent. The ratings are mixed as some issues were granted while others were denied.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for increased ratings for PTSD, right shoulder disability, and left neck disability. The evidence did not show that these conditions warranted a higher rating.

The Veteran's PTSD has been productive of occupational and social impairment with reduced reliability and productivity, warranting a 30 percent disability rating prior to April 22, 2010.

The Veteran's PTSD and IBS have been granted service connection, with a combined disability rating of 70 percent.

The Veteran's PTSD was rated at 50 percent prior to March 1, 2008. The issues for increased ratings of diabetic neuropathy of the right and left lower extremities remain denied.,Diabetic neuropathy of the right and left feet are currently rated at 10 percent each.

The Board denied service connection for PTSD and major depressive disorder, as well as a compensable rating for left ear hearing loss. The Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorder is not considered to be due to in-service personal assault or combat experience.