PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) decisions — 2015

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for a heart condition, an increased rating for PTSD, and an initial rating for diabetes mellitus. The Veteran's PTSD was rated at 30 percent disabling, which is the maximum schedular rating available under Diagnostic Code 9411.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded to obtain new VA examinations and to determine if his service-connected disabilities render him unemployable. The case will be returned to the Board for further review.

The Veteran's PTSD symptoms have been rated at 50 percent since September 28, 2010 to December 29, 2014. The rating is continued.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for further development and consideration of his claims, including obtaining VA treatment records from a Richmond VA facility.

The Veteran's PTSD is rated at the highest possible disability rating of 100 percent, effective June 8, 2010. The claim for higher ratings for his service-connected disabilities of the knees and shoulders, as well as his asbestosis, are denied.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for a back disorder, an increased rating for PTSD, and entitlement to TDIU. The appeal is dismissed.

The Veteran's PTSD has been rated at 70 percent since the appeal period began. The Board finds that she is unemployable due to her service-connected PTSD, and grants a total disability rating based on individual unemployability effective January 18, 2013.

The Board has remanded the case due to incomplete development and procedural deficiencies. The appellant's claims for service connection, increased rating, and pension benefits are pending.

The Veteran's service-connected PTSD does not render him unable to secure or maintain substantially gainful employment.

The Veteran withdrew his appeal regarding the initial increased rating for PTSD, expressing satisfaction with the current rating of 70 percent.

The Veteran's appeal for an increased rating prior to April 1, 2010 for PTSD and his TDIU claim have been dismissed as he has withdrawn all pending appeals.

The Veteran requested the withdrawal of his appeal, and as a result, the case has been dismissed.

The Veteran's TBI and headaches are granted service connection. He is also granted initial compensable ratings for his right little finger, left little finger, and left ring finger disabilities. His left shoulder disability is rated at 10 percent prior to February 2013 and 20 percent thereafter. The reduction from 50 percent to 10 percent for PTSD was not proper.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for PTSD was granted based on newly discovered service department records, and an effective date of December 16, 2003 is assigned.

The Veteran's PTSD has been rated at 30 percent prior to October 20, 2014 and increased to 70 percent thereafter. The Veteran is also granted TDIU.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's claim for service connection for PTSD and other psychiatric conditions must be remanded to allow for further development of his claims, including verification of stressors and a comprehensive VA examination.

The Board has remanded the case for additional development due to missing Social Security Administration records and an addendum VA examination.

The Veteran's PTSD is currently rated at 50% and granted, but bilateral hearing loss, tinnitus, and hepatitis are not service connected.

The Board previously denied service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD. The Veteran submitted new evidence suggesting a possible link between his current condition and service, but the Board found this evidence insufficient to reopen the claim.