PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) decisions — 2015

The Veteran's PTSD is rated at 50 percent since August 23, 2012. The Board also found that the Veteran meets criteria for a TDIU effective January 25, 2009.

The Veteran's appeal is granted as his claim of service connection for PTSD is reopened and he is awarded service connection. His right knee disability remains rated at 10 percent.

The Board has determined that an effective date earlier than July 21, 2006 for the award of a TDIU is not warranted based on the evidence provided.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development, including obtaining medical records and a new examination to determine the etiology of his stroke and left arm numbness.

The Veteran's PTSD was rated at 30% prior to July 17, 2012. Effective January 27, 2011, the rating for PTSD increased to 70%. The increase in rating is based on an improvement in symptoms and a decrease in occupational and social impairment.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded to the RO for scheduling a videoconference hearing before the Board. The issues include service connection for PTSD, an increased evaluation for bilateral hearing loss, and TDIU.

The Veteran's service-connected PTSD is shown to have resulted in occupational and social impairment with deficiencies in most areas, including inability to establish effective relationships. The Board has granted a rating of 70 percent for the period prior to June 20, 2013.

The Veteran's appeal is remanded for additional development to obtain VA and private treatment records, as well as a new VA medical examination. The matter will be readjudicated following the completion of these actions.

The Veteran's claim for TDIU benefits is being remanded due to the need for additional development, including scheduling a VA examination and obtaining outstanding VA treatment records.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded due to the need for a new VA examination for PTSD and the issuance of an SOC for the hearing loss claim.

The Board has determined that additional development is needed to adjudicate the Veteran's claims, including obtaining VA and private treatment records, scheduling a VA examination, and considering his claim for TDIU. The case will be returned to the Board after these actions are completed.

The Veteran's diabetes mellitus, type II, is service-connected due to presumed exposure to herbicides during his military service. The other claims are not addressed as they were not adjudicated by the Board.

The Board dismissed the appeal as the appellant died during the pendency of the appeal, and thus has no jurisdiction to adjudicate the merits of this claim.

The Veteran is found unable to secure or maintain substantially gainful employment due to his service-connected disabilities, and the Board grants a TDIU.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD and major depressive disorder, is related to his military service. The claim for service connection is granted.

The Board has remanded the case for additional development to obtain missing VA treatment records, verify in-service stressors, and provide a new VA psychiatric examination.

The Board has dismissed the Veteran's appeal for service connection for PTSD due to the grant of service connection for depression NOS. The Veteran's lumbar spine disability remains on appeal and a new examination is required.

The Veteran's claim for an earlier effective date of service connection for PTSD was denied as the evidence did not establish that PTSD arose prior to October 8, 2009.

The Veteran's PTSD did not result in occupational and social impairment with deficiencies in most areas, as evidenced by his stable mental health status over the years. His symptoms were manageable without significant impact on his daily life and work.

The Board dismissed the motion to review a May 2011 decision that granted an earlier effective date of January 14, 1983 for PTSD due to its withdrawal.