PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) decisions — 2017

The Veteran's PTSD is rated at 50% for the period prior to June 16, 2015. From June 16, 2015, a higher rating is not warranted. The Veteran's service-connected disabilities do not meet the criteria for TDIU.

The Veteran's service-connected PTSD is rated at 70 percent since May 9, 2013. The Board also granted a TDIU effective June 30, 2010.

The Board has determined that the Veteran is entitled to service connection for tinnitus and an acquired psychiatric disability, including PTSD, depression, and anxiety. The remaining claims are dismissed due to withdrawal of appeal.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional examinations and readjudication due to new evidence of worsening symptoms.

The Veteran's claims for service connection are being remanded due to the need for further verification of his Vietnam service and exposure history.

The Veteran's OSA was incurred in active wartime service and he is entitled to a TDIU. The Veteran's PTSD with major depression warrants an initial disability rating of 100 percent.

The Veteran's service-connected PTSD became so severe that she was unable to work and went on medical leave beginning October 23, 2014. The Board granted an effective date of October 23, 2014 for the TDIU.

The Veteran's PTSD has been rated at 50 percent since August 20, 2015.

The Veteran's PTSD has been reopened and is currently rated at 50 percent, which meets the criteria for a TDIU.,The Veteran's service-connected disabilities (PTSD, IBS, lumbosacral strain with degenerative changes, chondromalacia of the left knee, tinnitus) preclude him from securing or following a substantially gainful occupation.

The Board has remanded the case due to new evidence submitted by the Veteran and for additional examinations. The issues of service connection for a headache disorder, psychiatric disorder (PTSD), heart disorder, skin disorder, and right knee disorder are still under consideration.

The Board has remanded the TDIU claim due to incomplete information and need for additional development, including an addendum opinion considering the Veteran's current enrollment in a vocational rehabilitation program.

The Board has granted a TDIU based on the combined effect of the Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including PTSD, lumbar spine disability, and knee osteoarthritis.

The Veteran's PTSD has been rated at 50 percent prior to January 8, 2016 and at 70 percent thereafter. The Board found that the evidence did not support a higher rating in either period.

The Veteran's PTSD symptoms have been manifested by occupational and social impairment with deficiencies in most areas, warranting a 70 percent disability rating.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development of his claims, including obtaining VA treatment records and addressing the issues related to PTSD and TDIU.

The Veteran's acquired psychiatric disability was not productive of occupational and social impairment with deficiencies in most areas such as work, school, family relations, judgment, or mood for the periods on appeal.

The Veteran's PTSD, with depressive disorder and anxiety reaction with headaches and peptic ulcer was rated at 70 percent from June 25, 2007 to August 11, 2009.

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

The Veteran's claim for an initial disability rating in excess of 70 percent for service-connected PTSD is being remanded due to the need for additional development and examination.

The Veteran's post-traumatic migraine headaches are rated at a 30 percent rating, and his PTSD is rated at a 70 percent rating.