PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) decisions — 2014

The Veteran's service-connected PTSD meets the schedular requirements for assignment of a total disability rating based on individual unemployability.

The Veteran's PTSD is currently rated at 50 percent, effective March 25, 2011. The evidence does not support a higher rating as the symptoms do not meet the criteria for a 70% disability rating.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including depression, dysthymic disorder, and PTSD, is being remanded due to the need for a new VA examination to determine the nature and etiology of any current psychiatric disorders.

The Veteran's initial claim for PTSD was granted, and he is currently receiving a 30 percent evaluation.

The Veteran's right knee osteoarthritis is not service-connected as it did not manifest within one year of separation from active duty and there is no evidence linking the current condition to service or a service-connected disability.,The Veteran's sleep disorder, including nightmares and difficulty falling asleep, is considered part of his service-connected PTSD. A separate rating for this symptomatology is not warranted.

The Board has ordered a remand to obtain additional evidence and provide the Veteran with an updated version of 38 C.F.R. � 3.304(f). The case will be reviewed after this is completed.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities do not prevent him from securing or following substantially gainful employment.

Service connection for PTSD, left eye cataract, low back disability, gall bladder disability, bilateral upper extremity neuropathy, kidney disability, heart disability, and periodontal disease has been granted.

The Veteran's PTSD has resulted in total occupational and social impairment throughout the rating period, warranting a 100 percent disability rating.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, to include PTSD and Generalized Anxiety Disorder, is being remanded due to the need for additional development.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's service-connected PTSD substantially or materially contributed to his fatal truck crash, which ultimately led to his death. As a result, the claim for service connection for the cause of the Veteran's death is granted.

The Board has remanded the case due to a lack of a Statement of the Case (SOC) addressing the overpayment waiver issue. The appellant must submit a new notice of disagreement if they wish to continue their appeal.