PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) decisions — 2017

The Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorder (anxiety disorder NOS and PTSD) warrants a 70% rating throughout the appeal period, effective September 9, 2010. The Board also granted TDIU based on his service-connected disabilities.

The Veteran's claim for an increased rating in excess of 30 percent for PTSD is being remanded due to the need for updated VA treatment records. The TDIU issue remains pending.

The Veteran's PTSD has been granted effective October 1, 2010. Prior to this date, the disability was rated at 30 percent and since then it has been rated at 50 percent.

The Board has reopened the Veteran's claims for service connection for PTSD, MDD, and bipolar disorder. However, the underlying claim of service connection cannot be reached due to lack of a nexus between active duty service and these conditions.

The Veteran's claim for a higher rating for his service-connected major depressive disorder with post-traumatic stress disorder is being remanded due to the need for updated VA examinations and treatment records.

The Veteran's hearing acuity has not warranted a compensable rating, and his PTSD did not result in total social impairment during the appeal period.,PTSD symptoms have resulted in unemployability due to service-connected disabilities.

The Board has determined that the Veteran did not meet the criteria for service connection for PTSD, an acquired psychiatric disorder other than PTSD, or a heart disorder due to lack of evidence supporting his claimed in-service stressors and POW status.

The Veteran's PTSD has been rated at 50 percent since June 29, 2011. The rating is based on the degree of occupational and social impairment resulting from symptoms such as flattened affect, impaired judgment, and disturbances of motivation and mood.

The Board has remanded the case due to a need for an addendum to the VA PTSD examination and further consideration of secondary service connection criteria.

The Veteran's PTSD was initially evaluated at 30 percent prior to December 17, 2014. Beginning on that date, he was granted a 70 percent evaluation for his PTSD.

The Board has remanded the issue of entitlement to service connection for PTSD due to insufficient evidence and a need for further development, including an examination.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development, including obtaining VA and private treatment records, scheduling a new examination to assess the severity of his lumbar spine disability, and seeking authorization from the Veteran to obtain private mental health treatment records.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's current acquired psychiatric disorder, including depressive disorder and PTSD, is not related to service. The claim for service connection for PTSD was previously denied, but reopened based on new evidence.

The Veteran's service connection claim for type II diabetes mellitus due to herbicide exposure is denied as there is insufficient credible evidence of such exposure.,PTSD is rated at 50% based on symptoms including sleep disturbances, moderate memory problems, and occasional suicidal ideation. The Veteran meets the criteria for a higher rating.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's PTSD does not meet or approximate criteria for a disability rating higher than 50 percent, and his bilateral onychomycosis with tinea pedis is rated as non-compensable.

The Board found that the Veteran's depression and PTSD are not service-connected due to lack of credible evidence supporting the occurrence of a military sexual assault during service.

The Board has determined that the Veteran does not meet the criteria for a diagnosis of PTSD under DSM-IV or DSM-V, and therefore cannot establish service connection for PTSD.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for hypertension, cardiovascular disease, and dermatitis of the neck and anterior axillae. The claim for chronic cough was granted but not linked to service. Service connection for PTSD was established with a current rating of 70%. The issue of TDIU is pending.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for ischemic heart disease and initial compensable rating for bilateral hearing loss were denied. The Veteran was granted increased ratings of 50% for PTSD with dysthymia prior to March 13, 2008, and 70% thereafter. He was also granted a TDIU.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's current acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD, alcohol dependence and depressive disorder, is not shown to be etiologically related to service. As a result, the claim for service connection is denied.