PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) decisions — 2018

The Veteran's PTSD is rated at 70 percent, but the Board found no evidence of total occupational and social impairment warranting a higher rating. The effective date for service connection remains July 25, 2014.

The Veteran's PTSD is rated at 50 percent before December 20, 2016 and granted a TDIU effective from December 20, 2016.

The Veteran's claim for a higher rating of PTSD is remanded due to the need for additional medical evidence.

The Veteran's PTSD rating was restored to 50 percent effective February 1, 2015, through July 16, 2015. A 100 percent rating for PTSD from February 24, 2014, through July 16, 2015, is granted.

The Veteran's claims for PTSD, a skin disorder, and CFS have been reopened due to new and material evidence. Service connection has been granted for PTSD. The skin disorder and CFS remain denied.

The Veteran's claim for an earlier effective date for PTSD is denied.,The Veteran's claim for a rating in excess of 70 percent for PTSD is denied.,The Veteran's claim for a rating in excess of 10 percent for tinnitus is denied.,The Veteran's claim to reopen his service connection claim for a skin condition has been granted.

The Board has decided to remand the claims of service connection for sinusitis, scar, upper lip, head injury, headaches, and PTSD due to a lack of available VA treatment records and potential military logs.

The Board has remanded the issues of service connection for a headache disorder, respiratory condition, hypertension, insomnia, peripheral vascular disease of the left and right lower extremities, and an acquired psychiatric disability (including anxiety, depression, and PTSD) due to potential exposure to herbicide agents during service. The Veteran is presumed to have been exposed to herbicide agents in Vietnam.

The Veteran's PTSD has not resulted in occupational and social impairment with reduced reliability and productivity, as evidenced by his ability to maintain a stable marriage, work part-time as an electrician, and have good relationships with friends and family.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD, was denied as there is no current diagnosis of a psychiatric condition and the evidence does not support a causal relationship to active service.

The Board has remanded the case for further development, including obtaining VA treatment records and scheduling a new VA psychiatric examination to assess the severity of the Veteran's PTSD. The issues on appeal are whether an initial rating higher than 30 percent is warranted for PTSD and whether the Veteran should be granted TDIU.

The Veteran's claim for service connection has been reopened and is being remanded due to the need for additional development, including VA examinations.

The Veteran's PTSD is currently rated at 50% prior to July 27, 2016 and 70% thereafter. The Board denied an increased rating for PTSD.,An earlier effective date of April 19, 2012 for the grant of service connection for PTSD was denied.

The Veteran's claims for PTSD, Depressive Disorder, and Headache Disability due to MST are granted. The claim for an initial rating greater than 10 percent for tinnitus is denied.,Service connection for PTSD and Depressive Disorder as due to MST is established.

The Veteran's PTSD is rated at 70% from July 3, 2013 to August 29, 2016. The rating for ischemic heart disease remains at 30%. The Veteran's headaches and diabetes are not service-connected.

The Board has determined that new and material evidence was submitted to reopen the claim for service connection of PTSD and depression. The Veteran's current diagnoses of PTSD and depression are at least as likely as not related to his in-service traumatic events, including a motor vehicle accident and basic training grenade incident.

The Board has remanded the case due to the need for additional records and a VA examination to determine if any current psychiatric disorder is related to military service.

The Board has remanded the case due to inadequate examination and incomplete medical records. The Veteran's claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD, is being reviewed with a new VA examination.

The Veteran's PTSD has been rated at 70 percent since September 17, 2012. The rating is based on the severity of his symptoms which include irritability and anger in job interviews and social life, strained familial relationships, difficulty maintaining effective work and social relationships, and suicidal thoughts.

The Veteran's left ear hearing loss and erectile dysfunction are granted service connection. The cervical spine disorder, ischemic heart disease, esophageal disorder, goiter, pituitary gland disorder, and PTSD claims are denied.