PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) decisions — 2017

The Veteran's claim of service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder other than PTSD and PTSD has been reopened.,VA is granting a 30 percent rating for ischemic heart disease from November 1, 1993 to March 25, 2010.

The Board has granted service connection for an acquired psychiatric disability, including anxiety disorder, depressive disorder, and PTSD. The issue of entitlement to a TDIU is being remanded due to the grant of service connection.

The Veteran's PTSD has been rated at 70 percent since July 2010. The Board finds that the current rating adequately reflects his symptoms and does not meet the criteria for a higher rating.

The Board has determined that new and material evidence has not been received to reopen the Veteran's claims for service connection for erectile dysfunction (secondary to PTSD) and a heart condition (secondary to PTSD). The claim remains denied.

The Veteran's diabetes mellitus has not required insulin, regulation of activities, hospitalization or twice monthly visits to a diabetic care provider. The Veteran is therefore not entitled to a rating in excess of 20 percent for his service-connected diabetes mellitus.

The Veteran's claim for PTSD has been reopened and service connection is granted. The claims for a skin condition and chronic fungal disorder are remanded for further development.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for ischemic heart disease, left hemiparesis due to stroke, and an acquired psychiatric disorder (to include PTSD). The Board found no current disability for these conditions and insufficient evidence of a link between any diagnosed condition and active duty service.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for PTSD was denied, but his claim to reopen the right arm burn residuals was granted. The Board found no current diagnosis of PTSD or any other acquired psychiatric disorder.

The Veteran's TDIU claim is being remanded for additional development to obtain his OPM disability retirement records and ensure all relevant employment information is considered.

The Veteran's appeal was denied for service connection of anatomical loss of vision. The claim for increased rating of migraine headaches and PTSD with major depressive disorder is also denied, but the Veteran is granted TDIU status.

The Board has remanded the case due to issues related to verifying the Veteran's stressor and determining whether his acquired psychiatric conditions are related to service.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's acquired psychiatric disability, including dysthymia, anxiety disorder, depressive disorder, adjustment disorder, and PTSD, is at least as likely as not related to his active service.

The Board has remanded the case for further development and consideration of the claim for service connection for headaches, to include as secondary to PTSD with depression and cervical spine disability.

The Veteran's PTSD was rated at 50 percent prior to November 26, 2012 and at 70 percent from November 26, 2012 to December 6, 2016. The rating of 70 percent is granted for this period.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities do not render him unable to secure and follow a substantially gainful occupation.

The Veteran's PTSD prior to April 24, 2014 resulted in occupational and social impairment with occasional decrease in work efficiency and intermittent periods of inability to perform occupational tasks. However, this did not meet the criteria for a higher rating as his symptoms were not severe enough to warrant a 50% evaluation.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims of entitlement to an initial evaluation in excess of 10 percent for PTSD and service connection for a chin scar as there was no competent medical evidence linking these conditions to his military service.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for PTSD due to a lack of evidence showing current disability. The acquired psychiatric disorder, other than PTSD, is remanded as there is insufficient evidence regarding its onset in service.

The Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorder, including anxiety disorder, depressive disorder, and PTSD, was not shown during service or to be associated with her active service. Her headache condition has also not been linked to her military service.

The Veteran's PTSD with depression and cognitive dysfunction due to TBI is currently rated at 70 percent, effective September 1, 2010. The evidence does not show that the severity of his disability warrants a higher rating.