PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) decisions — 2016

The Veteran's major depressive disorder and PTSD have resulted in occupational and social impairment with deficiencies in most areas, warranting a 70 percent disability rating.

The Veteran's claim for an effective date prior to October 6, 2005 for the grant of service connection for PTSD was denied as there is no unadjudicated formal or informal claim of service connection for PTSD prior to this date.

The Board has granted service connection for PTSD, finding that the Veteran's current diagnosis is related to his in-service sexual trauma. The TDIU claim remains pending and will be readjudicated following assignment of a disability rating and effective date.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for PTSD and dysthymic disorder is being remanded due to the need for an addendum opinion regarding the relationship between dysthymic disorder and military service.

The Board has remanded the case for additional development regarding the Veteran's claimed PTSD and other acquired psychiatric disorder due to combat exposure in Thailand, Laos, or elsewhere. The Veteran is asked to provide details about his service stressors.

The Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD and depression, has been granted service connection. The initial rating for bilateral pes planus with plantar fasciitis and metatarsalgia was increased to 30 percent but the appeal is denied for a higher rating. Service connection for skin disability (tinea pedis of the feet, dermatitis and eczema of hands and arms) has been granted but not at a higher than 10 percent level.

The Veteran's claim for special monthly compensation (SMC) based on the need for aid and attendance or housebound status is being remanded due to the need for updated VA examination and treatment records.

The Veteran's appeal is remanded due to the need for verification of a claimed in-service stressor and for a new medical opinion regarding his PTSD diagnosis.

The Veteran's PTSD warrants a 70 percent rating due to occupational and social impairment with reduced reliability and productivity. His coronary artery disease does not meet the criteria for a higher rating.

The Board determined that the calculation of the combined disability rating for the Veteran's service-connected disabilities in the April 2012 rating decision was proper and denied his request for a higher combined disability rating.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development to clarify the nature of his psychiatric and eye conditions, including whether he was exposed to gas chambers during service.

The Veteran's PTSD has been rated at 70 percent since July 8, 2013.,Service connection for PTSD was granted with a rating of 50 percent effective July 8, 2013.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded due to his incarceration and the need for a video conference hearing.

The Veteran's appeal has been withdrawn by the Veteran, and thus the case is dismissed.

The Board has determined that a remand is necessary to obtain an updated VA examination and opinion regarding the Veteran's psychiatric conditions, including PTSD.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for PTSD was denied. The issue of service connection for a psychiatric disability other than PTSD is remanded.

The Veteran's PTSD has not resulted in total occupational and social impairment, warranting a rating higher than the current 70 percent.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's current TBI and psychiatric disorders are related to his service, including multiple in-service head injuries. The claim for a neck injury is also remanded.

The Board has determined that there is at least an approximate balance of positive and negative evidence regarding the Veteran's claim for service connection for PTSD. As a result, the claim is granted.

The Board has granted service connection for the Veteran's ulcer condition as secondary to his service-connected PTSD.