PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) decisions — 2018

The Veteran's PTSD has been rated at 50 percent since December 10, 2010. The Board finds that a higher rating of 70 percent is warranted for the period prior to September 16, 2015.

The Veteran's appeals for service connection for chronic fatigue syndrome, headaches and right knee strain are dismissed. The appeal for a higher rating for PTSD is remanded.

The Veteran's claims for service connection have been granted. The Board has remanded the cases to obtain additional evidence and conduct further examinations.

The Veteran's PTSD resulted in occupational and social impairment with deficiencies in most areas prior to February 1, 2016. However, the evidence did not show total social impairment.,From December 8, 2011, to January 31, 2016, the Veteran was unable to secure or follow a substantially gainful occupation due to service-connected disabilities.

The Veteran's gastrointestinal condition is granted service connection as it was caused by or related to service.,Service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD, is denied. The Veteran has not been diagnosed with PTSD during the appeal period.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for a low back disorder and an acquired psychiatric disorder, including Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), due to incomplete records and lack of corroborated stressors. The Veteran is required to provide additional details about her in-service stressors and obtain updated VA treatment records.

The Board has expanded the matter to include all psychiatric disabilities, and recharacterized the claim as entitlement to service connection for an acquired psychiatric disability. The case is remanded due to the need for a VA examination to determine the nature and etiology of any diagnosed psychiatric disorder.

The Veteran's PTSD is rated at 50 percent prior to June 6, 2011 and 70 percent thereafter. The RO has remanded the issues of service connection for peripheral vascular disease of the right and left lower extremities, a rating in excess of 60 percent for coronary artery disease, and an effective date prior to September 1, 2009.

The Veteran's PTSD is rated at 70 percent, which meets the criteria for a TDIU. The Board has determined that his service-connected disabilities prevent him from maintaining gainful employment.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for PTSD has been reopened due to the submission of new and material evidence. The case is now remanded for further examination and verification of in-service stressors.

The Board denied service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, traumatic brain injury, vertigo, cervical spine disability, diabetes mellitus, and peripheral neuropathy. The reasons given include the lack of credible evidence linking these conditions to service.,Service records do not show any incidents or diagnoses related to the claimed disabilities.

The Veteran's PTSD is rated at 70 percent prior to November 28, 2017. A TDIU was granted from January 2, 2017 to November 28, 2017.

The Veteran's PTSD is rated at 70 percent prior to September 21, 2010 and a higher rating of 100 percent is not warranted. The symptoms have caused moderate to severe occupational and social impairment.

The appeal to reopen a claim for PTSD is granted.,The claims for bilateral hallux valgus with hammertoe deformity and left hip disorder are remanded for additional development.

The Veteran's PTSD has been rated at 70 percent since May 16, 2018. The rating is based on the severity of symptoms and impairment in occupational and social functioning.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD, anxiety, and depressive disorder, finding that there was no evidence linking his current symptoms to his military service.

The Veteran's diabetes mellitus, type II, is presumed to have been caused by his herbicide agent exposure in service. The Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorder (including PTSD) and cirrhosis of the liver are not related to service.

The Veteran's appeals have been dismissed due to his withdrawal of the appeal prior to a decision being made.

The Veteran's linear scar of the right foot is not compensable, and her painful scar does not warrant a higher rating.,Her PTSD due to military sexual trauma, including major depressive disorder, recurrent, results in occupational and social impairment with deficiencies in most areas.

The Veteran's PTSD is currently rated at 30 percent disabling before January 30, 2012 and has been rated as 50 percent disabling from January 30, 2012 to before September 21, 2017. The Veteran's disability picture does not meet the criteria for a higher rating at any time.