PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) decisions — 2017

The Veteran is already receiving a 100% schedular rating for PTSD and SMC under 38 U.S.C.A. § 1114(s). Therefore, no further compensation can be awarded by awarding a TDIU.

The Veteran is unable to obtain and maintain substantially gainful employment due to his service-connected disabilities, including low back spondylotic spondylisthesis, right lower extremity radiculopathy, and PTSD.

The Veteran's appeals for increased disability ratings and TDIU benefits have been dismissed due to his death.

The Veteran's PTSD is rated at 50 percent since April 12, 2016. Service connection for frostbite residuals of the left hand and bilateral feet has been established.

The Veteran's PTSD symptoms prior to March 18, 2013 did not meet the criteria for a rating in excess of 30 percent.

The Veteran's TDIU claim is being remanded due to the need for a VA medical opinion regarding the etiology of his liver disorder, which may be related to his service-connected PTSD.

The Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorders, including anxiety, major depressive disorder, and PTSD, are found to be related to his military service.

The Board has remanded the case for additional development, including obtaining VA treatment records and providing an addendum medical opinion to address the proper legal standard with respect to service connection for PTSD, depressive disorder, and alcohol dependence.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded due to scheduling issues for a hearing and the need to issue a Statement of the Case (SOC) regarding his service-connected residuals of TBI and service connection for stuttering.

The Veteran is entitled to initial ratings of 20 percent for DVT disability in both lower extremities from February 28, 2007 to January 22, 2014 and a 40 percent rating from January 23, 2014 to the present. For PTSD, he is not entitled to an initial rating higher than 10 percent from September 20, 2007 to January 22, 2014 and in excess of 30 percent from January 23, 2014 to the present.

The Veteran's appeal for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD, anxiety, and major depressive disorder, is being remanded due to the need for further examination and development of his claims.

The Board has decided the case needs additional development and remands it back to the AOJ for further action.

The Veteran's claim for an initial rating in excess of 50 percent for PTSD was denied, and the appeal is dismissed as there are no pending claims related to service connection or effective dates. The skin condition issue remains unresolved.

The Board has remanded the case due to a request for a videoconference hearing, and the appeal is not ready for appellate review.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for PTSD is being remanded due to his request for a Board hearing.

The Veteran's daughter, the Appellant, was denied accrued benefits as she did not qualify as a child and her claim for service connection was also denied.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's PTSD is related to a verified in-service stressor and grants service connection for PTSD.

The appellant has withdrawn his appeal regarding the reopening and service connection for PTSD, anxiety, depression, alcoholism, insomnia, and drug dependency. As a result, the Board dismisses the appeal.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for a psychiatric disorder, sleep disorder, headaches, and residuals of a head injury. The evidence does not support a finding that these conditions are related to service.

The Veteran's PTSD is rated at 50 percent, effective from January 28, 2008. His myocardial infarction and coronary artery disease are also rated at 60 percent. The Board has granted the Veteran's TDIU claim.