PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) decisions — 2014

The Veteran's PTSD is currently rated at 100 percent disabling effective October 31, 2011. The Board found that the criteria for a rating of 100 percent were met since September 25, 2008.

The Veteran's PTSD is rated at 70 percent effective May 13, 2013. This rating reflects the severity of his disability which equates to occupational and social impairment with deficiencies in most areas.

The Board has determined that the July 1992 denial of an increased rating for PTSD is final and contains no CUE. The Veteran's claim seeking a rating in excess of 10 percent for the period of February 5, 1992, to August 31, 1995, was filed after this decision, making him precluded from being awarded such a rating.

The Board has determined that the Veteran does not have PTSD and therefore, service connection for this condition is denied. The issues of entitlement to service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder (including Major Depressive Disorder) secondary to Tourette's syndrome and for Tourette's Syndrome are addressed in the remand following this decision.

The Veteran's service-connected back disability has rendered him unemployable, and the Board has granted a TDIU. The claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder remains pending.

The Veteran's service connection claim for posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) was granted, and the issue of entitlement to a total disability rating for compensation on the basis of individual unemployability is remanded.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development, including a new audiological examination and consideration of his claim for TDIU.

The Veteran's PTSD is granted as a result of stressors during active service, including fear of hostile military activity while stationed in Vietnam.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, to include PTSD, is being remanded due to the need to verify his claimed stressors and obtain updated VA treatment records.

The Veteran's PTSD and migraine headaches are rated appropriately, with the PTSD receiving a 70% rating for the entire appeals period. The claims to reopen for rashes due to an undiagnosed illness and hemorrhoids have been granted. Additional VA examinations are needed to determine the nature and etiology of these conditions.

The Veteran's PTSD symptoms prior to March 4, 2009 did not meet the criteria for a higher rating than 30 percent due to his symptoms such as depressed mood, anxiety, and chronic sleep impairment.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for an in-person hearing before a VLJ at the Winston-Salem RO. The current rating for PTSD remains 50 percent.

The Board has remanded the case to allow for consideration of a claim of clear and unmistakable error in the July 1981 rating decision that denied service connection for PTSD. The effective date for the award of service connection for PTSD with assignment of a 100 percent disability rating will be reconsidered once this issue is resolved.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for further development, including VA examinations to determine the likelihood of service connection for his claimed conditions and whether any current acquired psychiatric disorder or orthopedic disorders are related to a personal assault incurred in service.

The Board has granted service connection for PTSD and hearing loss of the left ear, which represents a complete grant of the benefits sought on appeal.

The Veteran's claim for an initial compensable rating for PTSD is being remanded due to the need for a new VA examination and additional treatment records.

The Veteran's PTSD has been rated at 50 percent since May 12, 2005. The Board granted a 70 percent rating for PTSD effective from November 17, 2008. Additionally, the Veteran is found to be unemployable due to her service-connected PTSD and was granted TDIU prior to November 17, 2008.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for further development and examination to determine the nature and etiology of his acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD. The examiner must consider the in-service stressors as reported by the Veteran.

The Veteran's service connection claims for PTSD and TBI are both granted.

The Board has determined that the effective date for the grant of service connection for PTSD should be retroactive to October 15, 2004.