PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) decisions — 2017

The Board finds that the Veteran's PTSD symptoms do not result in total occupational and social impairment, which is required for a higher rating. The current 70 percent rating adequately reflects his disability.

The Board has granted service connection for PTSD and depressive disorder, finding that reasonable doubt should be resolved in favor of the Veteran. The claim for an initial compensable rating for Hepatitis C remains pending.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities did not render him unable to secure or follow a substantially gainful occupation prior to April 7, 2014.

The Veteran's service-connected PTSD with panic disorder and depression has resulted in persistent sleep impairment, severe depression and anxiety, and impaired impulse control. The disability has rendered him unable to secure and follow a substantially gainful occupation during the entire course of his claim and appeal.

The Veteran's service-connected PTSD was rated at 30 percent prior to July 5, 2016 and at 50 percent thereafter. The Board found that the evidence did not support a higher rating for any period.

The Veteran's claim for increased ratings for his service-connected PTSD was granted, with a rating of 70 percent effective from August 27, 2007 to November 1, 2013. The claim for TDIU by reason of service-connected PTSD is also granted.

The Veteran's appeal has been withdrawn prior to the Board issuing a decision.

The Veteran's service connection claims for psychiatric disability, bilateral hearing loss, and cold injury residuals have been granted. The claim for chronic fatigue was denied.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD, depression, and anxiety is being remanded due to the need for additional development of his medical records.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's PTSD and cognitive disorder are related to her service, including combat stressors experienced during active duty. The claims for these conditions have been granted.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for PTSD and hypertension, finding no current diagnosis of PTSD. The claim for service connection for depression is remanded due to insufficient nexus opinion.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for further development, including a new VA examination to determine the current nature and severity of his PTSD. The TDIU claim may also be affected by this development.

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The Veteran's claim for specially adapted housing was denied as he does not meet the legal criteria for eligibility due to his service-connected disabilities, which do not include a permanent and total disability.

The Veteran's PTSD is rated at 50 percent disabling since May 23, 2016.,Prior to that date, the Veteran was rated at 30 percent for PTSD.

The Board has found that the Veteran currently has PTSD related to stressors which occurred during his service in Vietnam, and thus grants entitlement to service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, to include PTSD.

The Board has determined that new and material evidence has been received to reopen the claim of entitlement to service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, which includes schizophrenia and PTSD. The Veteran's current diagnoses are supported by medical evidence, and his reported stressors during service have been found credible. Therefore, service connection is granted.

The Veteran's claims for earlier effective dates for PTSD, bilateral hearing loss, and optic atrophy have been denied.,The Veteran's claim for an earlier effective date for the assignment of a 80 percent rating for bilateral hearing loss has also been denied.,The Veteran's motion to revise or reverse the March 2015 and May 2015 rating decisions on the basis of CUE was denied.

The Board has determined that the Veteran did not have a current diagnosis of an acquired psychiatric disorder, to include PTSD. As such, service connection for this condition cannot be granted.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for an increased evaluation for PTSD and service connection for sleep apnea, finding that his sleep apnea was not incurred in or aggravated by his service-connected PTSD.