PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) decisions — 2018

The Veteran's PTSD is rated at 70 percent for the period prior to April 21, 2016. The Court has remanded the issue of left ear hearing loss.

The Veteran's PTSD resulted in total occupational and social impairment, warranting a 100% rating for the period prior to September 30, 2014.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's death was likely caused by his service-connected PTSD, and therefore grants DIC benefits on this basis.

The Veteran's PTSD is currently rated at 50 percent disabling, and the evidence does not support an increase to a higher rating.

The Veteran's PTSD is rated at 70 percent since November 18, 2016. The Board also granted a TDIU based on the combined effect of multiple service-connected disabilities.

The Veteran requested to withdraw his appeal for a higher rating for PTSD, and the Board has dismissed the case as a result.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's psychiatric disabilities, including PTSD and depression, are related to his service in Saudi Arabia. The evidence is in equipoise regarding this relationship.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for anxiety neurosis was denied in 1973, and the denial is not considered clear and unmistakable error. The claim for PTSD has been reopened due to new evidence received since 1984, but service connection remains unresolved.

The Veteran's PTSD is rated at 50 percent, reflecting significant occupational and social impairment. The rating remains remanded for further evaluation of his back disability.

The Board has determined that there are outstanding VA medical records and requests the Veteran to provide them. The claims for service connection will be remanded until these records are obtained.

The Board denied service connection for fatigue with sleep disturbance and bilateral hearing loss disability, but granted service connection for PTSD.,PTSD was found to be etiologically related to the Veteran's active service.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings for service-connected diabetes mellitus type II and post-traumatic stress disorder are being remanded due to the need for current VA examinations.

The Board denied an earlier effective date for the grant of service connection for an acquired psychiatric disability, including PTSD and schizophrenia, finding that the casualty list from no-quarter.org was not a valid service department record.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to inadequate compliance with prior remand directives and the need for additional medical opinions.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's claim for service connection for an acquired psychological condition, including post-traumatic stress disorder and depression, should be remanded due to inadequate examination findings. The case will need further development with a new VA examination.

The Board has granted the petition to reopen the claim for service connection of PTSD and remanded it due to insufficient evidence.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for left shoulder abscess, left ankle disability, right ankle disability, PTSD, and an acquired psychiatric disorder due to lack of current disabilities.

The Veteran's PTSD with anxiety disorder is rated at 70 percent for the entire appeal period, which reflects occupational and social impairment with deficiencies in most areas.

The Veteran's PTSD disability is rated at 70 percent for the entire rating period on appeal, excluding a temporary total rating period. The Board has remanded to determine if a higher rating is warranted.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities do not meet the criteria for special monthly compensation based on the need for regular aid and attendance.