PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) decisions — 2017

The Veteran's appeal is remanded due to the need for a current examination of his PTSD. The Board will consider all evidence and readjudicate the claim.

The Veteran's PTSD has been found to meet the criteria for a disability rating of 70 percent, reflecting significant occupational and social impairment.

The Veteran's application for educational assistance under the Montgomery GI Bill was denied because she did not meet the eligibility requirements due to her discharge from active duty not being due to a service-connected disability, and her claim was not timely filed within 10 years of her separation.

The Board has remanded the claim for a TDIU due to service-connected disabilities, including PTSD and diabetes-related neuropathy. The Veteran needs to undergo VA examination by a psychiatrist to assess his functional effects on employment from these conditions.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's PTSD is related to his military sexual trauma during service and grants service connection for this condition.

The Veteran's PTSD and depression have resulted in significant occupational and social impairment, warranting a 70 percent rating since January 17, 2016.

The Veteran's PTSD has been rated at 30 percent since March 26, 2016. The Board found that the symptoms warrant a higher rating from April 15, 2009 to September 21, 2010.

The Veteran's appeal has been dismissed as he or his representative requested withdrawal of the appeal.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for PTSD was granted with an effective date of February 26, 2007. The appeal for a prior effective date is also granted.

The Veteran's PTSD and depression were granted service connection, with a 50% initial rating effective February 26, 2007, and a 70% staged evaluation from August 17, 2011. A total disability rating due to individual unemployability (TDIU) was also granted effective August 17, 2011.

The Veteran's PTSD has been rated at 50 percent since the initial rating decision, and the Board finds that his symptoms are most comparable to occupational and social impairment with reduced reliability and productivity.

The Veteran's appeal for increased ratings and service connection was denied. His anxiety disorder is currently rated at 30 percent, effective from the date of his initial grant of service connection.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development, including obtaining VA treatment records and scheduling the Veteran for a right knee examination. The claims will be readjudicated after these actions.

The Board has determined that additional development is needed to properly adjudicate the Veteran's claims for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder and cardiomyopathy. The case will be returned to the AOJ for further action.

The Veteran's PTSD has been rated at 30 percent since June 16, 2004. The Board finds that the severity of his disability more closely resembles a condition with occupational and social impairment with reduced reliability and productivity.

The Board has granted an effective date of December 14, 1983 for the grant of service connection for PTSD with panic disorder, agoraphobia, and undifferentiated somatoform disorder. The other issues on appeal have been dismissed.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for various conditions, including PTSD, were denied as there is no current diagnosis of these conditions in the medical records.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development, including obtaining medical records and providing a VA examination to assess the severity of his PTSD and whether his hypertension is related to his service-connected PTSD.

The Board has remanded the case for scheduling a live videoconference hearing before the Board due to the Veteran's request.

The Veteran's service connection for PTSD is granted, and he meets the criteria for a total disability rating based on individual unemployability due to his numerous service-connected disabilities.