PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) decisions — 2015

The Veteran's PTSD is currently rated at 50 percent since October 7, 2009. The Board found that the symptoms of his PTSD have resulted in occupational and social impairment with reduced reliability and productivity.

The Board has determined that further development is needed to ensure all relevant evidence is considered in the Veteran's claim for service connection of an acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD, anxiety and dysthymic disorder. The case will be remanded for obtaining additional medical records from SSA and SCMMHC.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's PTSD, diagnosed during the pendency of his appeal, is related to a verified in-service stressor and grants service connection for this condition.

The Veteran's PTSD with depression is rated at 50 percent disabling effective March 22, 2002. The TDIU claim was granted.

The Board has remanded the case for further development, including an examination to determine if any current psychiatric diagnoses are related to service. The appeal is now in remand status.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for tinnitus, an acquired psychiatric disorder, upper and lower extremity peripheral neuropathy, and erectile dysfunction. The evidence did not show a causal relationship between these conditions and service.

The Veteran's service-connected PTSD with depressive disorder and social anxiety was rated at 70 percent prior to April 30, 2015.

The Board has granted service connection for hypertension and a 30 percent rating for PTSD, effective February 12, 2010.

The Board has remanded the case for further development, including submitting the claim for an increased rating for PTSD to the Director of Compensation Service for extraschedular consideration. The Veteran's TDIU claim is also being adjudicated.

The Veteran's PTSD is rated at 70 percent, the highest available rating under the applicable diagnostic code. The other claims for increased ratings and TDIU were also granted.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for PTSD, a right shoulder disorder, diabetes mellitus secondary to Agent Orange exposure, and hypertension secondary to diabetes mellitus. The appeal was also dismissed due to the appellant withdrawing his application to reopen the claim of service connection for a rib disorder.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for PTSD is being remanded due to the need for additional medical records and a VA examination.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for further consideration due to outstanding medical records and the need for a new examination.

The Veteran's service-connected PTSD resulted in occupational and social impairment with reduced reliability and productivity, warranting a 30 percent disability rating.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded due to the need for additional evidence, including SSA records and treatment records from VA medical centers. The case will be reconsidered based on this new information.

The Veteran's appeal is remanded for additional development, including a new VA examination and review of recent medical records. The claims for service connection and increased rating are also remanded.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's current panic disorder is causally related to his active military service, and thus grants service connection for this condition.

The Veteran's PTSD with depression and alcohol abuse prior to May 9, 2013, warrants a disability rating of 70 percent. The Veteran's diabetes mellitus with erectile dysfunction requires insulin and a restricted diet but does not require regulation of activities.

The Board has granted service connection for PTSD, finding that the Veteran's current symptoms are etiologically related to his in-service combat stressors. The claims of service connection for low back disorder, hypertension, and bowel disorder remain pending.

The Veteran's PTSD with depression is granted service connection, and his claims for increased ratings for left leg and right leg shin splints are dismissed.