PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) decisions — 2018

The Veteran's PTSD is rated at 10 percent, but the Board has granted a 30 percent rating for his service-connected PTSD. The disability picture more nearly approximates the level of severity contemplated by a 30 percent rating.

The Veteran's PTSD was granted an initial 50 percent disability rating prior to March 3, 2010. The claim for a higher rating in excess of 50 percent for PTSD as of March 16, 2016 is denied.

The Veteran's TDIU claim is remanded as additional development is needed to assess his employability due to service-connected disabilities and nonservice-connected conditions.

The Board denied a rating in excess of 70 percent for an acquired psychiatric disorder to include major depression, PTSD, and anxiety disorder. An effective date prior to November 5, 2009 for service connection was also denied.

The Veteran's heart attack treatment at Bryan Medical Center was eligible for VA reimbursement as it occurred during an emergency and prior authorization was granted within 72 hours of admission.

The Veteran's service-connected PTSD has rendered him unable to secure or follow a substantially gainful occupation, meeting the criteria for a total disability rating based on individual unemployability (TDIU).

The Veteran's PTSD is granted as it is related to military sexual trauma (MST) that occurred during her service.

The Veteran's claim for service connection has been reopened and granted. The Board found new and material evidence to support the reopening of his claims, including treatment records indicating a diagnosis of PTSD. Secondary service connection was also granted for GERD. Other issues were remanded for further examination.

The Board has granted the Veteran's claim for service connection for PTSD, finding that her symptoms are related to a reported military sexual trauma during service.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to the need for a VA examination to determine if the Veteran has a current diagnosis of a psychiatric condition, and whether any diagnosed condition is related to service, including claimed in-service stressors.

The Veteran's claim for TDIU prior to January 23, 1991 is remanded as there is plausible evidence of unemployability due to his service-connected disabilities (PTSD and allergic reaction with deviated septum).

The Veteran's PTSD and sciatic nerve radiculopathy of the right lower extremity were both denied increased ratings. The Veteran's PTSD was rated at 70 percent, which is the maximum rating available under VA guidelines for this condition.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, to include PTSD and psychotic disorder, is remanded due to the need for additional development including obtaining medical records and scheduling a VA examination.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for PTSD has been reopened and granted. Service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, variably diagnosed as PTSD and unspecified depressive disorder, is also granted. The appeal for service connection for Parkinson's disease due to Agent Orange exposure is remanded.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to insufficient evidence regarding the Veteran's claimed conditions and their relationship to service. The Veteran will need to undergo a comprehensive VA psychiatric examination to determine if her PTSD, mood disorder, major depressive disorder, and borderline personality disorder are related to her military service.

The Veteran's PTSD did not cause occupational and social impairment with reduced reliability and productivity from April 30, 2008 to August 25, 2014.,From August 26, 2014 forward, the Veteran’s PTSD caused occupational and social impairment with deficiencies in most areas.

The Veteran's tinnitus is granted service connection. Service connection for bilateral shoulder disorder, bilateral knee disorder, tinea pedis, acquired psychiatric disorder (including PTSD and depression), and bruxism are all denied.

The Board has previously granted service connection for PTSD effective August 19, 2003. The Veteran is seeking an earlier effective date to September 28, 1999.

The Veteran's skin growths claim was denied. The cervical spine disability and anxiety disorder, NOS with PTSD symptoms ratings were restored to their previous levels. The right ankle disability rating remains at 10%. Effective dates for the increased ratings are not granted.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for a skin disorder of the left hand, back and stomach/abdominal area has been reopened. Service connection is granted for PTSD, depressive disorder and panic disorder. The claims for bilateral hearing loss, sleep apnea, residuals of circumcision (penile pain), metatarsalgia with hammertoe, right knee disorder and left knee disorder are all denied.