PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) decisions — 2015

The Board has not addressed the claims for service connection for hepatitis C and type II diabetes mellitus as they are pending before the AOJ. The Veteran's claim to reopen his psychiatric disorder is denied.

The Board has reopened the claim of service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder to include PTSD, but denied the claim on the merits.

The Veteran's PTSD causes significant impairment but does not meet the criteria for a higher rating. The Board finds that his current disability level is best reflected by a 50 percent rating.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's acquired psychiatric disability, including PTSD, was not incurred in or aggravated by active service and therefore denied his claim.

The Veteran's PTSD has been granted an effective date of March 18, 2010 for a 30 percent rating and an increased 50 percent rating from March 3, 2011. The earlier effective date is based on evidence showing the disability was present prior to this date.

The Board has reopened the claim for service connection for PTSD due to the submission of new and material evidence. The Veteran's anxiety disorder NOS is found to be related to his active service, but the claim for PTSD remains denied as there was no verified in-service stressor.

The Veteran's PTSD was initially granted and assigned a 30 percent evaluation. After the remand, his condition did not warrant an increase in rating beyond 30 percent.

The Veteran's PTSD is currently rated at 70 percent, the highest schedular rating available. The Board has determined that his symptoms do not warrant a higher rating as they do not meet the criteria for total occupational and social impairment.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for PTSD and DID, finding that there is insufficient evidence to establish a link between her current symptoms and an in-service stressor.

The Board finds that the Veteran does not meet the DSM-IV criteria for a diagnosis of PTSD and therefore, service connection for PTSD is denied.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities necessitate the need for regular aid and attendance of another person, which has been granted.

The Board found that the Veteran does not have a current diagnosis of PTSD or an acquired psychiatric disorder other than PTSD, and thus denied both claims.

The Veteran is seeking service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD. The Board has determined that additional development is needed to determine if the Veteran meets the criteria for a current diagnosis of PTSD and whether any other acquired psychiatric disorders are related to active military service.

The Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorder, diagnosed as PTSD, is currently rated at 30 percent. The left knee disability and tinea pedis are both rated at the minimum compensable level.

The Veteran's PTSD has been granted with a 10 percent rating effective March 22, 2012. The claim for an earlier effective date is also granted.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including PTSD, arteriosclerotic heart disease, diabetes mellitus type 2, tinnitus, and bilateral hearing loss, have rendered him unable to secure or follow substantially gainful employment. The Board has granted a TDIU based on this finding.

The Veteran's service-connected PTSD is so severe that he cannot secure or follow a substantially gainful occupation, and the Board finds that TDIU on a schedular basis is warranted.

The Board has remanded the case for further development and consideration, including obtaining additional VA treatment records and a new examination. The Veteran's PTSD is currently rated as 50 percent disabling.

The Board has denied service connection for a heart disorder manifested by chest pain. The gastrointestinal and psychiatric issues remain pending.

The Veteran's PTSD has been rated at 50 percent since June 22, 2011, due to occupational and social impairment with reduced reliability and productivity.