PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) decisions — 2016

The Board finds that the Veteran does not have PTSD and there is no evidence of an acquired psychiatric disability other than PTSD. The claim for service connection for any acquired psychiatric disorder other than PTSD has been denied.

The Veteran's appeal for an educational assistance benefits rate in excess of 60 percent under the Post-9/11 GI Bill was denied as he did not have at least 36 months of creditable active duty service or a discharge due to a service-connected disability after completing his qualifying active duty period.

The Board found that the Veteran's sleep disturbance is a symptom of his service-connected PTSD and does not have a separately diagnosed current sleep disorder, including obstructive sleep apnea.

The Board has reopened the claim for service connection for a psychiatric disorder including PTSD and is remanding it to allow for further development of evidence.

The Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorder, including depression and PTSD, is found to be secondary to his service-connected nodulocystic acne disability. The issue of a higher rating for the nodulocystic acne prior to June 10, 2011, and from that date onward remains pending.

The Veteran is granted restoration of service connection and a 10 percent disability rating for his anxiety disorder, as well as an earlier effective date for TDIU. The Veteran's claim for a higher rating for PTSD remains pending.

The Board has remanded the case due to incomplete records and further development is required before service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder can be adjudicated.

The Veteran's appeal for an evaluation in excess of 70 percent for dysthymic disorder with major depression and PTSD, from July 1, 2005 to January 5, 2010, has been withdrawn. The issue of TDIU prior to July 1, 2005 remains on appeal.

The Veteran's PTSD was rated at 30 percent from January 11, 2008 to May 20, 2015. The rating is based on the criteria for a 30 percent disability under Diagnostic Code 9411.

The Veteran's appeal regarding the issues of bilateral hearing loss, bilateral wrist disability, sleep apnea, and residuals of meningitis has been withdrawn.,The Veteran's bilateral pes planus clearly and unmistakably pre-existed active duty service and was not incurred or aggravated by such service.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities necessitate the need for regular aid and attendance, as he requires assistance with daily activities such as feeding himself, keeping himself clean, and protecting himself from environmental hazards.

The Veteran's claim for compensation under 38 U.S.C.A. � 1151 for PTSD is being remanded due to the need for additional development, including obtaining a copy of the VA Office of Inspector General investigation report and an addendum medical statement.

The Veteran's service connection claim for an unspecified anxiety disorder with depression and alcohol dependency is granted. Service connection for PTSD is denied. The Veteran's subscapular bursitis of the left shoulder is rated at 20 percent since January 3, 2012.

The Board has remanded the case for additional development, including obtaining updated VA treatment records and scheduling a VA examination with a psychiatrist or psychologist to determine if the Veteran meets DSM-IV/DSM-V criteria for PTSD and whether any diagnosed psychiatric disorders are related to service.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded due to the need for a VA examination of his right knee and because the initial rating assigned for PTSD needs to be addressed. The issue of TDIU remains pending.

The Veteran's appeal for service connection for sleep apnea, which was secondary to his service-connected PTSD, has been withdrawn.

The Veteran's PTSD did not result in total occupational and social impairment from November 30, 2006, through January 7, 2010.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded due to the need for additional development and compliance with prior Board directives.

The Veteran's PTSD was granted an initial rating of 10 percent from December 30, 2009 to September 28, 2015.,For the period from September 29, 2015 onwards, a higher rating in excess of 50 percent for PTSD is not warranted.

The Veteran's PTSD caused significant impairment but did not result in total social and occupational impairment prior to July 20, 2011.