PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) decisions — 2017

The Board has remanded the case for an addendum opinion regarding whether the Veteran's service-connected PTSD, diabetes mellitus, or diabetic neuropathy aggravated his sleep apnea. The appeal is currently in a pending state and will be returned to the Board after further development.

The Veteran does not have an acquired psychiatric disability, to include PTSD, and the Board finds that there is no evidence of a current diagnosis. Therefore, service connection for a psychiatric disability, to include PTSD, is denied.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities have rendered him unable to obtain or maintain substantially gainful employment since March 14, 2012.

The Board has remanded the case due to incomplete records and need for a new opinion regarding the Veteran's persistent depressive disorder.

The Veteran's service-connected PTSD does not meet the criteria for a TDIU, as he is capable of performing work in less stressful and socially active settings.

The Board has remanded the case for additional development, including scheduling a VA examination and obtaining outstanding records. The Veteran's claim will be readjudicated after these actions.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for PTSD is being remanded due to the failure to appear at a scheduled VA examination. The case will be returned for further development, including scheduling another VA examination.

The Board has determined that the Veteran is currently diagnosed with PTSD related to service stressors, and therefore service connection for PTSD is granted.

The Veteran's PTSD resulted in moderate occupational and social impairment with deficiencies in most areas from August 30, 2011 to November 12, 2015. Effective November 12, 2015, the Veteran was granted a disability rating of 70 percent for his PTSD.

The Veteran is rendered unable to obtain or maintain substantially gainful employment as a result of his service-connected PTSD, which has been rated at 70 percent since January 28, 2010. The Board finds that the criteria for a TDIU are met for the entire rating period on appeal.

The Veteran is granted a rating of 70 percent for PTSD prior to May 24, 2012 and his TDIU claim is also granted.

The Board has ordered a remand to consider additional evidence submitted since the last Supplemental Statement of the Case, and to readjudicate all claims on appeal.

The Veteran's PTSD was found to be manifested by occupational and social impairment with deficiencies in most areas, such as work, school, family relations, judgment, thinking, or mood. The disability picture for the entire period under review most closely approximates a 70 percent disability evaluation.

The Veteran's PTSD has resulted in total occupational and social impairment, warranting a 100 percent disability rating. The grant of this rating renders moot the appeal for TDIU.

The Board has reopened the Veteran's claim for an acquired psychiatric disorder and granted service connection, finding that new evidence supports a link between her in-service personal assault and her current anxiety disorder.

The Veteran's service-connected PTSD has resulted in occupational and social impairment with deficiencies in most areas, such as work, school, family relations, judgment, thinking, or mood. The Board finds that a 70 percent disability rating is warranted for the Veteran's PTSD.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for bilateral hearing loss was denied as there is no evidence of a current disability. The claims for increased ratings for PTSD were also denied.

The Veteran's PTSD has not caused deficiencies in most areas of his life, and he is unable to secure and maintain substantially gainful employment due to nonservice-connected disability. Therefore, the initial rating for PTSD was denied, and TDIU was also denied.

The Veteran's PTSD has been rated at 30 percent since the appeal period began, and his TDIU claim is granted. The Veteran's symptoms have led to significant impairment in his social, occupational, and personal life.

The Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD and depression, is found to be related to his military service. The Veteran has also met the criteria for a TDIU based on his service-connected disabilities.