PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) decisions — 2018

The Veteran's PTSD is rated at 50% from November 18, 2010 to December 26, 2017 and at 70% since December 27, 2017. The Board denied a rating in excess of these levels for the period from November 18, 2010 to December 26, 2017 and since December 27, 2017. A TDIU was granted effective October 22, 2014.

The Veteran's PTSD, bilateral hearing loss, and tinnitus are granted service connection. However, GERD is not related to military service.

The Veteran's petition to reopen his claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder was granted. However, the claims for service connection for PTSD and other acquired psychiatric disorders were denied as there is no evidence of a credible in-service stressor for PTSD and the diagnoses are linked to alcohol dependence.

The Veteran's PTSD is granted as it is related to his service in the Korean DMZ, and he has provided credible testimony about the stressors that led to his condition.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection due to unverified in-service stressors and incomplete medical records. The Veteran is seeking service connection for PTSD, a cervical spine disorder, and headaches.

The Veteran's PTSD is currently rated at 50 percent, and the Board has remanded both his claim for a higher rating and his TDIU claim due to inconsistencies in the medical evidence.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities rendered her unable to secure or follow gainful employment as of April 10, 2011.

The Board has decided that a psychiatric disability, including as secondary to service-connected disabilities, should be remanded due to insufficient evidence and the need for an in-person examination.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's reported experiences in service and her current psychiatric disabilities are related, granting service connection for an acquired psychiatric disability.

The Veteran's PTSD disability is being remanded for a new examination to assess the current severity of his condition. The TDIU issue may also be impacted by this development and must be deferred until after the PTSD evaluation.

The Veteran withdrew his appeal for an earlier effective date prior to April 29, 2011, for the assignment of a 70 percent disability rating for PTSD.

The Veteran's PTSD is rated at 70 percent since April 5, 2016. This rating reflects the severity of his symptoms during this period.

The Veteran's claims for service connection are remanded due to the need for further medical examinations and evaluations.

The Veteran's depressive disorder with posttraumatic stress disorder has been granted a 70 percent rating, reflecting significant occupational and social impairment.

The Board has granted service connection for tinnitus and hearing loss, and remanded the claims of service connection for PTSD and TDIU. The Veteran's tinnitus is found to have begun during active service.

The Veteran's PTSD with psychosis and bipolar disorder caused total occupational and social impairment, leading to a 100 percent initial rating since December 23, 2013.

The Veteran's PTSD has been granted a 50% rating, but his hypertension claim and TDIU application are being remanded for further development.

The Veteran's PTSD has been rated at 70 percent disabling, and VA needs to consider its impact on her ability to work. The case is being remanded for further examination.

The Veteran's claim for an increased rating for PTSD is remanded due to the need for clarification regarding the presence of other psychiatric disorders and their relationship to PTSD.

The Veteran's claim for a compensable rating for bilateral hearing loss was denied. The Board also found that the Veteran should be awarded TDIU, but noted insufficient evidence to determine his current employment status and requested further examination of his PTSD.