PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) decisions — 2014

The Veteran's PTSD with depression and alcohol dependence was initially rated at 10 percent prior to March 17, 2011, and increased to 30 percent effective that date. The Board found the current rating of 30 percent is appropriate for the period from April 22, 2008, forward.

The Board found that the Veteran does not have a psychiatric disability, to include PTSD, that is the result of disease or injury incurred in or aggravated by active military service.

The Veteran's low back disability is rated at 40 percent since March 26, 2010. The PTSD has been rated from 30 to 70 percent over the course of the appeal.,PTSD ratings have changed multiple times and are now higher than initially requested.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development, including obtaining SSA records and a VA psychiatric examination to determine the diagnoses of any current psychiatric disorders and their relationship to service.

The Board has granted an effective date of August 16, 1996 for the grant of service connection for PTSD.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded to the RO/AMC for further development and consideration, including obtaining VA treatment records since February 2013 and scheduling a VA compensation examination.

The Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD, was incurred in and caused by her military service.

The Veteran's claim for an earlier effective date for the award of service connection for PTSD was denied as there is no evidence indicating he filed a pending claim prior to December 10, 1997.

The Board found that the Veteran does not have a current diagnosis of PTSD and thus denied his claim for service connection.

The Veteran's PTSD was granted a 70 percent evaluation effective July 18, 2011. The TDIU claim for prior to that date remains pending.

The Board has determined that there is no evidence to support the Veteran's claims for service connection for Congestive Heart Failure and an acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD. The Veteran's heart condition was not shown during service or within one year after discharge, and it is not otherwise related to active duty service. For his psychiatric claim, the Board found that there is no evidence of a diagnosed psychiatric disability in service or within one year post-service, nor any indication that such disability is caused by service.

The Board has determined that there has not been substantial compliance with the mandates of previous remands and the case is being returned for further development.

The Veteran's PTSD has been rated at 70 percent since May 1, 2010. The RO also granted a temporary total evaluation for hospitalization from March 1, 2010 to May 1, 2010.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded due to the need for additional development of his claims, including VA examinations and consideration of new evidence.

The Veteran's service-connected PTSD and bipolar disorder with acute psychosis resulted in total occupational and social impairment throughout the period on appeal, warranting a 100% disability rating effective May 17, 2005.

The Board has granted service connection for Posttraumatic Service Disorder (PTSD) based on new evidence submitted by the Veteran, which was not previously considered in a prior denial of his claim.

The Board has granted service connection for bilateral hearing loss, tinnitus, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), and a right leg disability. The decision is based on the Veteran's exposure to fear of hostile military activity during his Vietnam service.

The Board has determined that further examination and medical opinion are needed to determine if the Veteran's PTSD is related to in-service sexual assault. The case will be remanded for these actions.

The Board has determined that new and material evidence has been received to reopen the claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD, depression, and anxiety. The Veteran's stressors are related to fear of hostile military or terrorist activity during service in Vietnam, and his current diagnoses of PTSD, depression, and anxiety are supported by medical opinions.

The Veteran's PTSD has been rated at 50 percent since the initial grant of service connection, reflecting significant impairment in social and occupational functioning.