PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) decisions — 2014

The Board has remanded the case due to an inadequate prior examination and need for further review of the Veteran's claims file.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for a psychiatric disorder, to include posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), is being remanded due to the need for additional examination and verification of in-service stressors.

The Veteran's PTSD is rated at 70 percent, and the Board finds that he meets the criteria for a TDIU based on his service-connected disabilities.

The Veteran's appeal is granted, with a rating of 60 percent for prostatitis effective February 20, 2013.

The Board has granted service connection for PTSD, depression, anxiety disorder, and panic disorder.

The Board has remanded the case for further development, including obtaining a supplemental opinion from an examiner regarding the impact of the Veteran's service-connected disabilities on his employability. The appeal is currently in remand status.

The Veteran's PTSD is currently rated at 50 percent, effective throughout the appeal period. The Board has not granted a rating in excess of this amount.

The Veteran's skin disorder is not service-connected due to lack of evidence showing a chronic condition in service or post-service. The Veteran's hypertension is secondary to PTSD and diabetes mellitus. For the period prior to June 20, 2013, the Veteran's PTSD was rated at 70 percent.

The Board is remanding the case for further development, including a retrospective medical opinion to determine if the Veteran's PTSD onset date was prior to February 22, 1985.

The Veteran's service connection claim for a psychiatric disability, including PTSD and depressive disorder, is granted. The case is also remanded to obtain updated treatment records and arrange an orthopedic examination to determine the nature of any low back disability and multiple joint pain manifestations.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's psychiatric disorder, manifested by occupational and social impairment with deficiencies in most areas, warrants a disability rating of 70 percent.

The Veteran's PTSD is currently rated at 70 percent, effective May 8, 2008. The Board has determined that the evidence supports a higher rating for PTSD.

The Veteran's PTSD is currently rated at 50 percent, which does not meet the criteria for a higher rating. The Board found that his symptoms do not warrant a higher rating as they do not more nearly approximate total occupational and social impairment.

The Veteran's PTSD is currently evaluated as 50 percent disabling. The Board has determined that the criteria for a 100 percent rating are met, and he is now entitled to a full grant of his claim.

The Veteran's appeal is REMANDED for further evidentiary development, including a VA examination to determine the current severity of his PTSD.

The Veteran's service-connected PTSD and dysthymic disorder have been rated at 50 percent since August 25, 2008.

The Veteran's appeal for service connection for PTSD has been dismissed due to his death prior to the Board's decision.

The Veteran's PTSD with alcohol dependence is rated at 70 percent from February 8, 2009 to May 10, 2012.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for PTSD was granted with an effective date of April 28, 2006.

The Veteran's migraine headaches are rated at 10 percent since January 8, 2010. His ingrown toenails do not meet the criteria for a compensable rating. The Board did not address service connection for PTSD in this decision.