PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) decisions — 2018

The Veteran's PTSD is currently rated at 50 percent, and the Board finds that his symptoms do not warrant a higher rating as he does not exhibit occupational and social impairment with deficiencies in most areas.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's current psychiatric disorders, including PTSD and depression, are related to his military service. Therefore, service connection for these conditions is granted.

The Board has granted service connection for PTSD, finding that the Veteran's current diagnosis is linked to an in-service personal assault and corroborated by credible evidence.

The Board has granted service connection for Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) as a result of an in-service stressor event, and the Veteran's current diagnosis is related to this event.

The Veteran's claim for SMC based on the need for regular aid and attendance is being remanded due to a lack of consideration of his non-service-connected conditions, including osteoarthritis and tremor.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings on multiple service-connected disabilities are remanded due to the need for additional examinations and evaluations.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's PTSD with depression is related to her reported in-service sexual assault stressor, and thus service connection for this condition is granted.

The Veteran's appeals for service connection for various conditions have been dismissed. The appeal for an initial compensable evaluation for headaches prior to July 17, 2017, is remanded.

The Board dismissed the appeal for service connection of bilateral plantar fasciitis due to withdrawal by the Veteran.,Service connection was granted for tinnitus, as it is related to acoustic trauma in service.,Service connection for PTSD was denied because there is no current diagnosis of PTSD.,The claim for reopening of service connection for bilateral hearing loss disability was denied due to lack of new and material evidence.

Service connection is granted for bilateral plantar fasciitis, hemorrhoids, and PTSD.,The Veteran's claims for service connection for left ear hearing loss, sleep apnea, insomnia, hypertension, arthritis of the lumbar spine, and headaches are remanded.

The Veteran's TBI with cognitive and speech impairment, along with PTSD, is rated at 70 percent. Ratings for diabetes mellitus, peripheral neuropathy of the upper extremities, and erectile dysfunction are denied. The claim for increased SMC based on loss of use of a creative organ is also denied.

The Veteran's acquired psychiatric disability, including PTSD and major depressive disorder with associated alcohol use disorder, is granted as service-connected due to in-service personal assault (MST). The Board finds sufficient credible evidence to support the occurrence of the alleged in-service stressors.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's acquired psychiatric disability, including PTSD and major depression, is related to his exposure to contaminated water at Camp Lejeune during service. The decision grants service connection for this condition.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient evidence regarding the Veteran's claimed military sexual trauma (MST) and its impact on her psychiatric conditions. The Veteran is seeking service connection for PTSD, major depressive disorder, and bipolar disorder all stemming from an alleged in-service MST.

The Veteran's PTSD is rated at 70 percent for the entire appeal period, and his TDIU claim is remanded.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for PTSD, major depressive disorder, and a skin condition as secondary to his psychiatric disorders. The Board found that there was no current diagnosis of PTSD related to service stressors and that the Veteran’s major depressive disorder did not have onset in or be otherwise related to service.

The Veteran's PTSD is rated at 50% and his pseudofolliculitis barbae at 10%. The hearing loss condition remains at 0%. The Board has remanded the case for further evaluation.

The Board has remanded the claims for an acquired psychiatric disorder other than posttraumatic stress disorder and headaches, to include secondary to service-connected tinnitus due to conflicting evidence of record. The Veteran's statements regarding his in-service stressors are found to lack credibility.

The Veteran's service-connected PTSD is found to be the cause of his erectile dysfunction, and he is granted a rating of 70 percent for PTSD. The Veteran also has been granted service connection for PTSD.

The Veteran's service-connected PTSD and coronary artery disease have been rated at 70% disabling since May 27, 2011. The Board finds that these conditions alone are sufficient to prevent the Veteran from securing or following any form of substantially gainful employment.