PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) decisions — 2014

The Veteran's TDIU claim is being remanded due to the need for a VA examination to assess his employability in light of his service-connected disabilities.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's PTSD and MDD are due to stressors related to her military service, specifically an episode of sexual assault during active duty. Service connection is granted for both conditions.

The Veteran's service-connected generalized anxiety disorder has been rated at 30 percent, and the Board finds that this rating is appropriate given his symptoms of occasional decrease in work efficiency and intermittent periods of inability to perform occupational tasks.

The Veteran's right and left foot onychomycosis is service-connected.,COPD was not service-connected, as it did not begin during or due to service.

The Veteran's claim for an increased rating for PTSD is being remanded due to the need for a new VA examination and additional information from SSA.

The Veteran's claim for TDIU is being remanded due to the need for additional examinations and consideration of his service-connected disabilities, including PTSD, hearing loss, CAD, tinnitus, malaria, scar from shrapnel wound, and tinea pedis.

The Board has determined that new and material evidence has been received to reopen the Veteran's claim of entitlement to service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD, generalized anxiety disorder, and major depressive disorder. The issue is remanded for additional development.

The Board has granted service connection for PTSD and paranoid schizophrenia, finding that the Veteran's symptoms began during his military service.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development, including obtaining medical records and contacting the Social Security Administration.

The Veteran's PTSD resulted in occupational and social impairment with deficiencies in most areas since May 1, 2011. The Board granted a 70 percent rating for PTSD effective from that date.

The Veteran has a psychotic disorder, not otherwise specified (NOS), that is presumed to have been incurred in service.

The Board has remanded the case for additional development, including obtaining updated treatment records and scheduling a VA PTSD examination. The Veteran's claim will be readjudicated after these actions.

The Veteran's psychiatric disorder, including PTSD, anxiety, depression and a mood disorder, is found to be related to his service in the Republic of Afghanistan. The claim for GERD is remanded due to missing VA treatment records.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded due to the need for a Travel Board hearing. The issues of service connection and rating for his disabilities are not addressed as this is a procedural issue.

The Veteran's PTSD is currently rated at 50 percent, which is the maximum schedular rating available for this condition. The Board finds that a higher rating is not warranted as his symptoms do not meet or approximate the criteria for a 70% or 100% disability rating.

The Veteran's posttraumatic stress disorder is currently rated at 50 percent, effective February 23, 2012. The rating reflects occupational and social impairment with reduced reliability and productivity.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded due to the need for a Travel Board hearing. The issues of entitlement to an increased rating for PTSD and TDIU are still pending.

The Veteran's service-connected PTSD was manifested by reduced reliability and productivity, warranting a 50% disability rating prior to October 2, 2009.

The Board has remanded the case due to a hearing request and other procedural issues.

The Veteran's tinnitus claim is granted, as the evidence supports a finding that his current disability is related to in-service noise exposure. The hearing loss and psychiatric claims are remanded for further development.