PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) decisions — 2014

The Veteran's claims for service connection for PTSD, malaria residuals, hypertension, and sleep apnea have been denied as there is no current diagnosis or evidence of in-service occurrence or continuity of symptomatology.

The Veteran's PTSD is manifested by total occupational and social impairment with intermittent inability to perform activities of daily living, warranting a 100 percent schedular rating from July 27, 2007 to the present.

The Veteran's bilateral hearing loss is currently rated as noncompensable, and his PTSD prior to January 23, 2013, is rated at 50 percent. Beginning January 23, 2013, the rating for PTSD increased to 70 percent.,The Veteran does not meet criteria for a TDIU based on service-connected disabilities as of the effective date of this decision.,There are no new and material evidence submitted since the last final denial.

The Veteran's PTSD has been rated at 50 percent since October 25, 2007. The Board finds that the evidence supports a higher rating to 70 percent.

The Veteran's PTSD, left shoulder strain with AC joint separation prior to May 29, 2012, and hiatal hernia and IBS are not rated higher than the current assigned ratings.

The Veteran's claims for increased rating, service connection, and other issues were denied. The decision does not address the specific conditions or theories of service connection.

The Veteran's TDIU claim is being remanded due to the need for additional medical records and examinations. The case will be reconsidered after these are obtained.

The Board found insufficient evidence to establish a verified in-service stressor, and thus denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded due to the failure of a scheduled hearing. The issues are whether he should be granted service connection for PTSD and psychosis.

The Veteran's death was not caused by a service-connected condition, and the criteria for DIC under 38 U.S.C.A. § 1318 were not met.

The Veteran withdrew his appeal regarding the rating for PTSD before a decision was made by the Board.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's PTSD is service-connected as it is linked to his combat experiences in Vietnam.

The Veteran's claims for service connection are being remanded due to inadequate medical opinions and need for additional development.

The Veteran's claim for an increased evaluation of his service-connected PTSD with major depressive disorder from July 12, 2006 to October 3, 2011 was granted and he is now rated at 70 percent.

The Board found that the Veteran's current anxiety disorder began during or was caused by his service, specifically his service period in the Republic of Vietnam.

The Board has granted the appellant's claim to reopen her service connection for the cause of the Veteran's death, finding that new and material evidence was received since the July 2005 rating decision. The Board also found that there is a reasonable possibility that PTSD from military service occurred.

The Veteran's request for training and supplies to manufacture fishing poles for therapeutic purposes is denied as the services are not necessary or vital for achieving his independent living goal.

The Veteran's PTSD is related to service and the Board has granted service connection for PTSD.

The Veteran's claims for increased disability ratings for PTSD and tension type headaches are being remanded due to the need for additional medical examinations.