PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) decisions — 2017

The Veteran's mood disorder not otherwise specified and PTSD are currently rated at 100 percent disabling, effective May 5, 2012. The Veteran is granted a higher rating for his service-connected disabilities.

The Board found that the Veteran does not have a current diagnosis of chronic sinusitis, and thus denied his claim for service connection. The TDIU claim is remanded for further consideration.

The Board has determined that the Veteran does not have a current diagnosis of PTSD and finds that his bipolar disorder is more likely related to service. As such, the claim for PTSD cannot be granted.

The Veteran's service-connected PTSD resulted in occupational and social impairment with deficiencies in most areas, warranting a rating of 70 percent prior to June 22, 2009. The appeal for higher ratings is denied.

The Board has remanded the case for further development and an addendum opinion from a VA examiner regarding the etiology of the Veteran's non-PTSD psychiatric disorder, specifically whether it is at least as likely as not caused or aggravated by his service-connected heart disorder.

The Veteran's PTSD with persistent depressive disorder is rated at 70 percent since April 20, 2009.,TDIU was granted effective from April 20, 2009. Dependents' Educational Assistance benefits were also awarded on the same effective date.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for diabetes mellitus, cerebrovascular accident (CVA) residuals, and bronchial asthma. The evidence did not support a finding that these conditions were related to service or any service-connected disability.,There was no credible evidence linking the Veteran's diagnosed conditions to her military service.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities do not render him unable to secure or follow a substantially gainful occupation.

The Board has remanded the case for further development, including obtaining additional records and scheduling a VA examination to assess the impact of PTSD on employment.

The Veteran's service-connected PTSD with anxiety is granted, rated at 30 percent prior to August 26, 2015 and increased to 50 percent thereafter. Bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus are also granted as related to service noise exposure.

The Veteran's PTSD was manifested by occupational and social impairment with reduced reliability and productivity prior to February 11, 2014. The rating of 30 percent has been granted for this period.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities render him unable to secure or follow a substantially gainful occupation.

The Veteran's PTSD causes occasional decreases in work efficiency and intermittent periods of inability to perform occupational tasks. The Board finds the preponderance of evidence does not support an increased rating, as his symptoms are not severe enough for a higher evaluation.

The Veteran's service-connected PTSD is currently rated at 70 percent, which reflects the severity of his symptoms and impairment in most areas.

The Veteran's PTSD is currently rated at 70 percent, effective June 30, 2014. The claim for TDIU remains active as the Veteran meets the schedular criteria for a TDIU due to his service-connected PTSD.

The Board has determined that the Veteran does not have an acquired psychiatric disability related to his service or service-connected disabilities, and therefore denied his claim for service connection. The issue of ingrown toenail of the left great toe is remanded for further development.

The Veteran's PTSD has been rated at 70 percent since December 3, 2010. The rating is based on the severity of his symptoms and impairment in work and social functioning.

The Veteran's PTSD and depressive disorder are related to his military service, and he is unable to work due to these conditions. The Board has granted a TDIU from May 29, 2012 to October 30, 2013.

The Board has granted a rating of 70 percent for PTSD since April 10, 2009. The Veteran's PTSD caused various symptoms including nightmares, intrusive thoughts, flashbacks, sleep difficulty, isolation, irritability, and suicidal ideation.

The Veteran's PTSD was rated at 50 percent prior to July 26, 2016 and increased to 70 percent from that date forward.