PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) decisions — 2017

The Veteran's appeals have been withdrawn by his attorney in a June 2017 letter.

The Veteran's symptoms of chronic PTSD and unspecified depressive disorder have been manifested by occupational and social impairment with reduced reliability and productivity, warranting a 50 percent disability rating.

The Veteran's PTSD resulted in occupational and social impairment with deficiencies in most areas, but he was not prevented from securing or following substantially gainful employment prior to February 20, 2014.

The Veteran's service-connected PTSD has resulted in no more than occupational and social impairment with occasional decrease in work efficiency and intermittent periods of inability to perform occupational tasks, although generally functioning satisfactorily.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development to determine the specific locations and dates where his Army unit was stationed during the Persian Gulf War era.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's PTSD and depression are related to his military service, granting his claim for service connection.

The Veteran's PTSD is currently rated at 50 percent, effective June 5, 2009. The appeal was granted as the disability remains service-connected and no new evidence has been presented to reopen the claim.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to inconsistencies in diagnoses and need for further examination.

The Veteran's PTSD has been rated at 70 percent since August 16, 2011. Prior to that date, the claim for a higher rating was granted. The Veteran is also entitled to TDIU based on his service-connected PTSD.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development, including obtaining treatment records from the DC Vet Center between April 2009 and July 2010. The case will be readjudicated after this development.

The Board has granted service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD. The Veteran's current diagnoses include PTSD, Adjustment Disorder, and Depressive Disorders.

The Veteran's claim for a rating in excess of 70 percent for PTSD was denied, as his symptoms did not meet the criteria for a higher rating based on the severity of his PTSD. The issue of service connection for sleep apnea is being remanded.

The Veteran's PTSD has been rated at 70 percent since November 20, 2008. The rating is effective from the date of claim and remains in effect until May 9, 2013 when a TDIU was also granted.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including PTSD, bilateral hearing loss, diabetes, and tinnitus, resulted in functional impairment sufficient to preclude gainful employment from July 29, 2011. The Board found that the Veteran met the schedular criteria for a TDIU at this time.

The Veteran's death was not caused or hastened by a disability incurred in or aggravated by service, specifically his PTSD. The Board found that the Veteran's PTSD did not cause delay in his treatment for cancer and therefore did not contribute to his death.

The Board has remanded the case due to delays in scheduling a hearing, and it is now required that the Veteran be scheduled for a videoconference hearing before a Veterans Law Judge at the RO.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD, is being remanded due to the need for additional development and clarification of her diagnoses.

The Veteran's service-connected PTSD and diabetes mellitus have not met the criteria for higher ratings, with PTSD rated at 30 percent and diabetes mellitus rated at 20 percent.

The Board has determined that the Veteran is not unemployable due to his service-connected PTSD prior to May 16, 2014. The evidence shows he maintained self-employment and did not experience marginal employment.

The Veteran's PTSD is rated at the highest possible level (100%) for the entire claim period, with total occupational and social impairment.