PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) decisions — 2017

The Veteran's fatty liver disease and PTSD are granted, but the initial rating for PTSD prior to June 18, 2014 is denied.

The Veteran's PTSD increased rating claim and TDIU claim are being remanded for additional development.

The Veteran's posttraumatic stress disorder was not rated higher than 30 percent from September 24, 2002, to June 24, 2007, and not rated higher than 70 percent from June 25, 2007, to September 4, 2013.

The Veteran's PTSD has been rated at 50 percent, and his TDIU claim is granted.

The Board has remanded the case due to incomplete information and procedural issues, including a failure to provide the Veteran with necessary forms for obtaining treatment records. The claims will be reconsidered after all requested development is completed.

The Veteran's appeal for an initial evaluation in excess of 30 percent prior to January 23, 2013, and a rating in excess of 70 percent thereafter for PTSD has been withdrawn.

The Board has determined that there is no competent evidence of PTSD, and thus service connection for PTSD cannot be granted.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded due to the need for a video conference hearing and further development of his claims.

The Veteran's PTSD was productive of a disability picture that more nearly approximated the criteria for a 50 percent rating prior to May 8, 2009.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's TBI and PTSD are related to his military service, but it is unclear whether the residuals of these conditions began during service or are related to service. The decision is mixed as some issues were granted while others were not.

The Veteran's PTSD with adjustment disorder and depressed mood was rated at 50 percent prior to October 10, 2013. The Board found that the symptoms did not warrant a higher rating.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's PTSD does not warrant a rating higher than 30 percent, and his TDIU claim is also denied.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including PTSD, IBS, and DJD of the lumbar spine, have rendered him unable to secure or follow substantially gainful employment. The Board has granted a TDIU based on these conditions.

The Veteran's appeal for increased ratings and a TDIU has been dismissed as she withdrew her appeals prior to the Board's decision.

The Board has determined that a remand is necessary to provide the appellant with an appropriate VA psychiatric examination using DSM-V criteria, as the appellant's claim was initially certified for appeal on August 4, 2014. The examiner should determine if any current mental disorder, including PTSD, is causally related to the appellant's active service or any incident therein.

The Veteran's appeal has been withdrawn due to his authorized representative indicating he wishes to withdraw from appellate review of the claims for service connection for a skin disorder, tremors and an acquired psychiatric disorder other than PTSD.

The Veteran's PTSD resulted in reduced reliability and productivity prior to August 3, 2016. Beginning on and after August 3, 2016, the disability was manifested by deficiencies in areas of thinking, family relationships, and mood.

The Board determined that the reduction in VA disability compensation benefits due to concurrent receipt of active service drill pay for FY2009 was improper.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities do not result in the loss of use of both lower extremities, blindness, or other conditions that would qualify him for specially adapted housing or a special home adaption grant.

The Veteran's PTSD is currently evaluated at a 30 percent rating, which reflects occupational and social impairment with occasional decrease in work efficiency and intermittent periods of inability to perform occupational tasks. The Veteran's skin disorder has been granted service connection.