PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) decisions — 2018

The Veteran's acquired psychiatric disability, characterized as PTSD, is currently rated at 70 percent. The Board found that the evidence does not show total occupational and social impairment due to his service-connected disabilities.

The Veteran's PTSD has been granted a 100% rating, effective from the date of his claim. The decision also grants entitlement to a TDIU as of June 29, 2017.

The Veteran's claims for PTSD, anxiety, depression, memory disorder, diabetes mellitus, sleep apnea, fatigue, and hair loss are granted with effective dates of November 5, 2002.

The Board has granted service connection for the Veteran's variously diagnosed acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD and depression/anxiety, finding that these conditions are related to his military service.

The Veteran's service connection claim for PTSD is granted as he has a current diagnosis of PTSD related to an in-service stressor, and the evidence supports this conclusion.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient information regarding the documents submitted in November 2003, and for further action on the effective date issue.

The Veteran's PTSD resulted in symptoms causing occupational and social impairment with reduced reliability and productivity, but not total impairment. A rating of 50 percent is granted for PTSD prior to February 11, 2016.

The Veteran's PTSD and associated alcohol dependency are rated at 50 percent prior to June 26, 2014, and at a higher rating thereafter. The Board has found that a new VA examination is needed due to the possibility of worsening symptoms since his last evaluation. Additionally, TDIU is remanded as it could significantly impact this decision.

The Veteran's PTSD is rated at 70 percent prior to October 14, 2016 and 100 percent from that date. A TDIU based on service-connected disabilities is also granted.

The Veteran's appeal is remanded due to the need for additional evidence and a new VA examination.

The Board has remanded the case due to its inextricability with another claim, specifically the TDIU claim. The Veteran's psychiatric disability rating prior to May 21, 2015, is now before the Board for further review.

Service connection for allergic rhinitis is granted. Service connection for bilateral plantar fasciitis, muscle and joint pain of the back and shoulders, PTSD, and stimulant use disorder and alcohol use disorder are remanded.

The Veteran's increased rating for PTSD with depression is being remanded due to the inadequacy of a previous examination.

The Board has denied service connection for bilateral hearing loss due to the lack of a current diagnosis. The psychiatric disorder and sleep disorder claims are remanded as they are inextricably intertwined with the service connection claim for PTSD.

The Veteran's PTSD is granted with a disability rating of 70 percent, effective from the date of his claim. The other issues are remanded for further review.

The Veteran's migraines are granted as secondary to his service-connected PTSD and traumatic brain injury. The initial rating of 70 percent for PTSD from August 12, 2010 is also granted.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including PTSD, bilateral hearing loss, diabetes, and peripheral neuropathy, are rated at a combined 90 percent. The Board finds that these conditions preclude the Veteran from participating in substantially gainful employment due to their severity.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to inadequate opinion regarding the relationship between the Veteran's obstructive sleep apnea and his service-connected PTSD. A new VA examination is needed.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities do not meet the criteria for Special Monthly Compensation based on aid and attendance or housebound status.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient information about PTSD diagnoses and stressor events. They need to verify all contended stressors and obtain a DSM-5 based opinion on the nature and etiology of any psychiatric disabilities.