PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) decisions — 2018

The Veteran's PTSD was rated at 70 percent from June 30, 2011 to March 20, 2016. The rating is granted and the effective date is set as of June 30, 2011.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, to include PTSD, is reopened. The Board finds that the evidence received since the July 2007 rating decision raises a reasonable possibility of substantiating the claim and thus remands both issues.

The Veteran's PTSD symptoms more nearly approximated occupational and social impairment with deficiencies in most areas, but not total occupational and social impairment. The claim for an initial higher rating of 70 percent for PTSD is granted.

The Veteran's PTSD symptoms prior to August 10, 2016 resulted in reduced reliability and productivity, warranting a 50 percent disability rating.

The Veteran's PTSD is rated at a 70 percent rating, which reflects significant occupational and social impairment. The appeal was granted as the symptoms of PTSD have caused deficiencies in most areas such as work, family relations, and mood.

The appeal for a higher initial disability rating in excess of 50 percent for PTSD with major depressive disorder NOS and alcohol abuse is remanded due to worsening symptoms.

The Board has remanded the case due to incomplete service treatment records and the need for a VA examination to determine if the Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorders, including PTSD and schizophrenia, are related to his military service.

The Board dismissed the appeal as the appellant does not have standing to pursue the claims for service connection for the cause of the Veteran’s death, DIC benefits under 38 U.S.C. § 1318, and a claim of CUE in a December 1996 RO decision.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to insufficient evidence regarding a personal assault stressor and the need for updated VA treatment records. The Veteran's claim will be reconsidered with new information.

The Veteran's bilateral hearing loss is currently rated as noncompensable, and no higher rating is warranted.,PTSD has been rated at 70 percent since April 24, 2017. Higher ratings are not warranted for PTSD.

The Board has reopened the claims for service connection for a low back disorder and left leg disorder, but denied all other issues. The Veteran's current conditions are not related to his military service.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD and depressive disorder, has been reopened due to the submission of new evidence. The case is remanded for further examination and opinion regarding the etiology of his diagnosed conditions.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection due to insufficient evidence and need for further examination. The Veteran's sleep apnea, anxiety and depression, PTSD, left knee instability, right knee instability, and left knee chondromalacia patella and strain are all under review.

The Veteran's PTSD has been rated at 70 percent since August 20, 2010. The appeal is granted for a higher initial disability rating of 70 percent for PTSD.

The Veteran's PTSD with unspecified depressive disorder is currently rated at 30 percent prior to August 25, 2017 and 70 percent thereafter. The Board has decided that more evidence is needed before a final decision can be made.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's claims for higher ratings and TDIU are remanded due to lack of recent VA examinations.

The Board has granted the Veteran's claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD, anxiety disorder, and depressive disorder. The issues of bilateral pes planus, bilateral hearing loss, tinnitus, and IBS are remanded.

The Veteran's PTSD is rated at 70 percent, but not higher, and he is granted a TDIU.,The Veteran's service-connected disabilities prevent him from securing and following a substantially gainful occupation.

The appeal for an effective date prior to October 9, 2001 for the grant of service connection for PTSD due to clear and unmistakable error is dismissed because the appellant died during the pendency of the appeal.

The Board has determined that a remand is necessary to obtain additional medical opinions regarding the Veteran's psychiatric disorder, including PTSD. The issues of left hand and left knee disabilities have been resolved as they were granted service connection in a previous decision.