PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) decisions — 2017

The Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorders, including PTSD and dysthymia, are found to be etiologically related to his active service. The claim for service connection is granted.

The Veteran's PTSD results in occupational and social impairment, but does not meet the criteria for a higher rating. The Board finds that he is entitled to TDIU.

The Board has determined that additional development is needed for the Veteran's claims, including obtaining medical records and scheduling examinations to assess his current conditions and their relationship to service.

The Board has determined that an effective date of September 8, 1978 is warranted for the grant of service connection for PTSD.

The Board has reopened the claim of service connection for neuropathy and granted it, as new evidence was received that relates to a current diagnosis. Service connection for PTSD is denied.

The Board has reopened the claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, claimed as PTSD. However, the evidence does not establish that a stressor occurred during active duty and therefore service connection is denied.

The Veteran's PTSD was granted a 70% rating effective June 14, 2011. The left heel Achilles tendonitis was granted a 10% rating effective August 4, 2011.

The Veteran's claims for service connection were denied across multiple issues, including PTSD, shoulder disorders, back disorder, alcohol abuse, neck disorder, and sleep apnea. The appeal is not about service connection at all.

The Veteran's claim for an earlier effective date for service connection of PTSD is being remanded due to the need for a hearing.

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

The Veteran's PTSD resulted in occupational and social impairment with deficiencies in most areas, warranting a 70 percent rating from August 5, 2014. The Board found that the evidence did not meet the criteria for a higher rating prior to this date.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for PTSD was originally filed on June 12, 2009. The effective date of the award is set at this filing date as it meets the criteria for an earlier effective date due to new and material evidence received after a final decision.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities do not render him unable to obtain and secure substantial gainful employment, thus the claim for TDIU is denied.

The Veteran's service-connected PTSD has rendered him unemployable since March 15, 2006. He is also entitled to SMC at the housebound rate due to his combined service-connected disabilities.,Effective July 1, 2008, the Veteran meets the criteria for SMC at the housebound rate.

The Board has remanded the case for additional development due to an inadequate July 2013 medical examination. The Veteran's representative requested a new medical opinion in conjunction with the submission of a private psychologist's opinion.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including bilateral hearing loss, tinnitus, diabetes mellitus (DM II), and PTSD, render him unable to secure or maintain substantially gainful employment. The Board has granted a TDIU rating.

The Veteran's appeal has been withdrawn, and the Board is dismissing the case.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's claimed acquired psychiatric disorders, including PTSD and bipolar disorder, are not etiologically related to his military service. The Veteran's current symptoms are attributed to his history of substance abuse and multiple TBIs.

The Veteran's PTSD was initially rated at 50 percent from March 26, 2007. The Board remanded the case to obtain additional treatment records and for further development. After obtaining these records, the RO granted a 100 percent disability rating for PTSD effective March 1, 2012.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD, and hypertension were denied as there is no evidence of a verified in-service stressor or exposure to hostile military activity. The diagnoses are not presumed due to the passage of time since service.