PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) decisions — 2017

The Veteran's service-connected acquired psychiatric disorder (to include PTSD) is granted, with reasonable doubt resolved in his favor.

The Veteran's PTSD with depressive disorder resulted in total occupational and social impairment, warranting a 100% disability rating effective November 6, 2012.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities result in the loss of use of both lower extremities, such as to preclude locomotion without the aid of braces, crutches, canes, or a wheelchair. Therefore, she is entitled to specially adapted housing but not special home adaptations.

The Veteran withdrew his appeal regarding the claims of entitlement to an evaluation in excess of 30 percent for PTSD and an earlier effective date for the evaluation of 30 percent for PTSD.

The Veteran requested to withdraw his claim for service connection for PTSD, and the Board has dismissed this issue.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's PTSD and GAD are related to her military service, resolving all reasonable doubt in her favor.

The Veteran's PTSD prior to October 25, 2014 did not result in total occupational and social impairment. The Board found the preponderance of evidence showed symptoms that more nearly approximated a 70 percent rating than a 100 percent rating.

The Veteran's claim for a permanent and total disability determination, to be eligible for Dependents' Education Assistance (DEA) benefits under Title 38, Chapter 35, is being remanded due to the need for additional development.

The Veteran's PTSD is rated at 70 percent from December 29, 2010 to April 22, 2015. The Board has also granted a TDIU for the period prior to August 31, 2012.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development of his medical records and consideration of his claims.

The Veteran's PTSD with depressed mood has been rated at 70 percent since November 21, 2011. The rating is based on the severity of symptoms and impairment in most areas such as work, school, family relations, judgment, thinking, and mood.

The Veteran's PTSD has been rated at 70 percent since March 18, 2015. Prior to that date, the rating was increased from 50 percent.

The Board denied service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, a low back disorder, and right knee and ankle disorders. The Veteran's claims were not supported by sufficient evidence to establish the required medical diagnoses or link between current conditions and military service.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for an increased rating for PTSD and TDIU.

The Veteran's appeal is remanded due to inadequate development of his PTSD claim, including the need for a new VA examination and additional mental health treatment records.

The Veteran's PTSD results in occupational and social impairment with deficiencies in most areas, warranting a 70 percent rating.

The Veteran's PTSD resulted in occupational and social impairment with occasional decrease in work efficiency and intermittent periods of inability to perform tasks, primarily due to symptoms such as depression, anxiety, hypervigilance, and difficulty concentrating.

The Board has granted service connection for substance abuse secondary to PTSD and a 70 percent rating for PTSD with substance abuse, effective from the date of the decision. The TDIU issue is remanded.

The Board found insufficient credible supporting evidence to corroborate the Veteran's claimed in-service stressors and exposure, leading to a denial of service connection for a psychiatric disability.,There is no probative evidence linking the Veteran's heart disability to his military service or any service-connected condition.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities do not preclude substantially gainful employment, and the criteria for a TDIU are not met.