PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) decisions — 2015

The Veteran's service-connected PTSD resulted in occupational and social impairment with deficiencies in most areas, warranting a 70 percent disability rating.

The Board has remanded the case for additional development, including obtaining treatment records and a VA examination to determine if any current psychiatric disability is related to service.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's psychiatric disorders, including PTSD, are related to his active service and have granted service connection for these conditions.

The Veteran's PTSD was rated at 50 percent disabling from June 6, 2011 to September 11, 2011.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities do not meet the criteria for a TDIU as his income exceeds the poverty threshold and he is capable of performing light-duty employment.

The Veteran's PTSD was manifested by symptoms severe enough to warrant a 100 percent rating from October 23, 2008 and no earlier.

The Veteran's claim for a TDIU prior to December 20, 2012 was denied as he is not unemployable due to his service-connected PTSD. His initial rating for PTSD prior to that date remains unchanged at 50 percent.

The Veteran's PTSD is currently rated at 50 percent, and his TDIU claim has been granted.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded to the RO for scheduling a hearing at his convenience. The claims of service connection and rating for various conditions are pending.

The Veteran's appeals for service connection and increased ratings were denied, with the exception of a temporary total rating for PTSD with bipolar disorder from June 4, 2009 through July 31, 2009.

The Veteran's appeal is denied as the Board finds no valid diagnosis of PTSD or any other acquired psychiatric disorder during the appeal period.

The Veteran's PTSD is rated at 70 percent effective January 16, 2008. The Board also found that the earliest date of entitlement to TDIU was less than one year prior to his March 7, 2008 claim.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for further development, including a new VA examination to assess the severity of his PTSD and consideration of his TDIU claim.

The Veteran's PTSD is rated at 30 percent disabling, reflecting occupational and social impairment with reduced reliability and productivity. The reduction in hypertension rating from 10 to 0 percent was upheld due to clear error.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's PTSD and anxiety disorder are service-connected, with secondary service connection for hypertension and coronary artery disease also granted. Diabetes mellitus type II is not yet addressed due to pending remand.

The Veteran's PTSD was initially evaluated as 30% prior to July 17, 2013. From that date onwards, the rating was increased to 50%. The hearing loss claim has been withdrawn.

The Veteran's PTSD was found to cause significant occupational and social impairment, warranting a higher initial rating of 70 percent prior to August 10, 2012.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded due to the need for a new VA examination and additional treatment records. The Veteran may be eligible for separate disability ratings for PTSD and schizophrenia.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD and anxiety disorder, was denied as there is no competent diagnosis of a mental disorder.,The Veteran's claim for TDIU benefits was also denied due to the lack of evidence showing that his service-connected disabilities preclude him from maintaining substantially gainful employment.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded due to the need for a videoconference hearing before the Board of Veterans' Appeals.