PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) decisions — 2017

The Board found that the Veteran's right great toe bunion existed prior to service and was not aggravated by his active service. The claim for a psychiatric disorder, including PTSD and depression, is remanded due to insufficient evidence regarding its etiology.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD, is not related to service and therefore denied his claim.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for additional development due to incomplete records and need for clarification of opinions provided in prior examinations.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities render him unable to secure or follow a substantially gainful occupation, and the Board has determined that he meets the criteria for a TDIU.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, to include PTSD, major depressive disorder, and anxiety. Additional development is needed including obtaining VA medical records and a mental health professional opinion.

The Veteran's claim for an increased rating in March 2009 was granted, leading to a TDIU effective from March 24, 2009. The Board found that the evidence supported his unemployability due to PTSD.

The Veteran is rendered unemployable as the result of service-connected PTSD not earlier than May 17, 2010.

The Veteran's PTSD is not manifested by total occupational and social impairment, and the claim for a rating in excess of 70 percent for PTSD has been denied.

The Veteran's PTSD is currently rated at 70 percent, but the Board finds that a higher rating is not warranted. The Veteran also has other service-connected conditions (diabetes and coronary artery disease) which do not meet the criteria for TDIU due to his current employment.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims of service connection for PTSD and an acquired psychiatric disability other than PTSD, finding that there was no evidence linking these conditions to his active service.

The Veteran's PTSD with alcohol use disorder is rated at 70 percent since October 30, 2003. The claim for a TDIU due to service-connected PTSD prior to August 25, 2011, is granted.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including PTSD, diabetes mellitus type II, left and right lower sensory neuropathy, render him unable to maintain substantially gainful employment consistent with his education and occupational background.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection due to insufficient development and need for additional medical opinions.

The Veteran's claim for a higher initial rating for PTSD and TDIU was granted, with an effective date of December 17, 1984.

The Veteran's appeal has been dismissed as he withdrew his appeal and is satisfied with the ratings awarded for his PTSD.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded due to the need for a video-conference hearing before a Veterans Law Judge.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings for anxiety disorder, right ankle sprain, and scars of the right foot were granted. The claim for service connection for PTSD was denied. Service connection for bilateral flatfoot was also denied.

The Veteran's PTSD is currently rated at 70 percent, and the Board finds that it does not warrant a higher rating based on the evidence of record. The Veteran has occupational and social impairment with deficiencies in most areas such as work, school, family relations, judgment, thinking and mood.

The Veteran's appeal was dismissed due to his death, and the Board has no jurisdiction to adjudicate the merits of this claim.

The Veteran's service-connected PTSD is granted, and he is assigned a 30 percent evaluation. Service connection for erectile dysfunction is also granted. The Veteran's diabetes mellitus, type 2, currently rated at 20 percent, remains unchanged.