PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) decisions — 2018

The Veteran's PTSD is rated at 70 percent for the entire period on appeal, effective from the date of the February 2014 rating decision. A total disability rating due to individual unemployability (TDIU) is also granted.

The Board dismissed the Veteran's appeal for service connection of a sleep disorder, to include obstructive sleep apnea. The initial disability rating for lumbar strain was denied as it did not meet the criteria for a compensable rating prior to June 25, 2014 and granted at 10 percent thereafter. A compensable disability rating for pseudofolliculitis barbae of the face was also denied. The Veteran's PTSD with depression received an initial disability rating of 50 percent but no higher.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for pneumonia is denied. The Board grants a 70 percent rating for PTSD, effective from August 12, 2011, and grants a TDIU.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including PTSD, prostate cancer residuals, sphincter control impairment, erectile dysfunction, and hemorrhoids, have rendered him unable to maintain substantially gainful employment. The Board has granted a total disability rating based on individual unemployability (TDIU).

The Veteran's TDIU claim was denied as he failed to provide the necessary employment information and did not report for scheduled VA examinations, leading to his abandonment of the claim.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD and bipolar disorder is granted. The claims for service connection for coronary artery disease and seizure disorder are denied.

The Board denied service connection for Posttraumatic Stress Disorder due to the lack of credible supporting evidence that the claimed in-service stressors occurred.

The Veteran's PTSD is granted as it was caused by fear of hostile military activity during service. The right shoulder and bilateral elbow disabilities are denied due to lack of evidence showing in-service injury or manifestation.

The Veteran's service-connected PTSD with MDD warranted a TDIU rating, and his other service-connected disabilities combined to more than 60 percent. The Board found clear and unmistakable error in the December 2010 rating decision that failed to award SMC at the (s) rate due to CUE.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's claims for service connection and increased ratings are remanded due to missing records, need for new examinations, and the need for VA examinations and medical opinions.

The Veteran's service-connected PTSD with major depressive disorder and alcohol abuse is currently rated at 70 percent. The Board has granted TDIU based on the severity of his psychiatric disability, which renders him unable to secure or follow a substantially gainful occupation.

The Board found that the Veteran does not have a current diagnosis of an acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD, and thus denied his claim for service connection.

The Veteran's claims for PTSD and an acquired psychiatric disorder other than PTSD have been denied as there is no evidence of a current disability that is related to service.

The Board has determined that a VA examination is needed to determine the etiology of any psychiatric disorder found, including PTSD. The Veteran's service records and post-service treatment reports will be reviewed for this purpose.

The Board has reopened the Veteran's claim for service connection for PTSD due to new and material evidence, but denied the claim as there is no confirmed diagnosis of PTSD.

The Board dismissed the appeal due to the Veteran's death, and no service connection for PTSD was granted.

The Veteran's PTSD is rated at the maximum disability rating of 70 percent since October 19, 2015.,Fibromyalgia and right foot chronic chip fracture of the cuboid do not warrant higher ratings.

The Board denied service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD, due to lack of verified in-service stressors and insufficient evidence linking the current condition to service.

The Veteran's initial PTSD rating was denied, and the Board has decided to remand the case for further evaluation.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for sleep disturbances, bilateral hearing loss, tinnitus, PTSD, and an acquired psychiatric disorder are denied. The Board found that the Veteran did not have a diagnosis of PTSD during active duty and his current diagnoses were related to his service-connected disabilities.