PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) decisions — 2017

The Board has remanded the case for further development, including obtaining verification of stressors and obtaining a VA psychiatric examination to determine the nature and etiology of the Veteran's current psychiatric disabilities.

The Board found that the service-connected PTSD did not cause or contribute substantially to the Veteran's death, and denied the claim.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for further development and consideration of his claims, including obtaining additional medical records and providing a supplemental clinical opinion regarding the nature and etiology of his psychiatric conditions.

The Veteran's PTSD has been rated at 70 percent, the highest schedular rating available. The Board found that his symptoms and overall impairment more nearly approximated occupational and social impairment with deficiencies in most areas.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including PTSD and sleep apnea, render him unable to obtain or maintain substantially gainful employment. The Board finds that he is entitled to a TDIU.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including PTSD, migraine headaches, lumbosacral spine disorder, and cervical spine disorder, meet the criteria for a TDIU. The combined rating is 80 percent.

The Veteran's PTSD with alcohol abuse is rated at 70% since January 20, 2010.,Service connection for a sleep disorder remains pending as the appeal is not about service connection at all.

The Veteran's PTSD symptoms have been found to meet the criteria for a 50 percent rating since July 21, 2008. The Veteran is also in receipt of a separate 40 percent disability rating for TBI residuals.

The Veteran's PTSD has been rated at 50 percent, reflecting occupational and social impairment with reduced reliability and productivity.

The Veteran's PTSD is rated at 70 percent disabling, and he has been granted a TDIU effective from November 9, 2009. His PTSD symptoms do not meet the criteria for a higher rating or total disability due to individual unemployability.

The Veteran withdrew his appeal for an initial rating in excess of 10 percent for service-connected PTSD before the Board could make a decision.

The Board has determined that the Veteran does not have a current diagnosis of PTSD and therefore, service connection for this condition cannot be granted.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for an acquired psychological disorder, including PTSD, depression and anxiety is being remanded due to the need for a VA examination.

The Veteran's service-connected PTSD with mood disorder NOS and anxiety/panic disorder with agoraphobia resulted in total occupational and social impairment as of June 15, 2011. The effective date for the 100% disability rating is set to June 15, 2011.

The Veteran's TDIU claim was granted, and he meets the schedular requirements for a TDIU due to his service-connected disabilities. The Veteran is unable to secure or follow substantially gainful employment as a result of his service-connected disabilities.

The Board has remanded the case for additional development due to issues with verifying in-service stressors and obtaining VA medical records. The Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD, must be evaluated again based on new evidence.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development, including obtaining Social Security Administration records and VA medical records. The case will also be reviewed to determine if a TDIU should be granted.

The Veteran's PTSD symptoms have not resulted in occupational and social impairment with deficiencies in most areas, and his TDIU claim is moot due to the 100% combined disability rating. The appeal for an increased rating for PTSD was denied.

The Board finds that the Veteran has current diagnoses of PTSD and depression, which are related to his service. Therefore, the claim for service connection is granted.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient VA examination reports and the need for new, sufficient examinations assessing the Veteran's service-connected disabilities and their impact on his employability.