PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) decisions — 2018

The Board has remanded the case for further development, including a VA examination to determine the nature and etiology of any current acquired psychiatric disorder. The Veteran's claims will be reconsidered after this additional development.

The Veteran's PTSD is rated at 70 percent, and she is granted TDIU effective June 26, 2012.

The Veteran seeks service connection for seizure disorder associated with posttraumatic stress disorder. The Board finds remand is required to ensure compliance with VA's duty to assist.

The Veteran's PTSD has been rated at 70 percent since the effective date of service connection, reflecting significant occupational and social impairment.

The Veteran's PTSD is rated at 70 percent, the highest schedular rating available. The Board also granted a TDIU based on service-connected PTSD.

The Veteran's PTSD is currently rated at 50 percent, the maximum schedular rating for this condition. The Board has found that the Veteran does not meet criteria for a higher rating based on his symptoms and functional impairment.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for further development, including obtaining VA medical records and a new psychiatric examination to address the claimed conditions.

The Veteran is granted service connection for PTSD and the effective date of this grant is set at May 6, 2010.

The Veteran's PTSD is rated at 70 percent, indicating significant impairment in occupational and social functioning.

The Board has expanded the Veteran's claim to include Impulse Control Disorder, and is remanding for further development to determine if any of these conditions are related to service.

The Veteran's PTSD is found to be related to his military service, and the claim for service connection is granted.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for a psychiatric disorder, including PTSD, is being remanded due to the need for additional development and examination.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded to obtain additional medical records and provide an addendum opinion regarding his gastrointestinal condition.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's current diagnoses of Posttraumatic Stress Disorder and Sleep Apnea are related to his service, with reasonable doubt resolved in favor of the Veteran.

The Veteran's PTSD is currently evaluated as 70 percent disabling, but the evidence does not show symptoms equivalent to those required for a higher rating.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's PTSD contributed to his heart disease, which in turn caused his death. Therefore, service connection for the cause of the Veteran's death is granted.

The Board has determined that the Veteran does not have a current diagnosis for PTSD and therefore cannot establish service connection.

The Veteran's claim of service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, to include PTSD, is being remanded due to the need for a new VA examination and medical opinion.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities do not meet the minimum schedular percentage standards for a TDIU rating prior to July 31, 2012.

The Veteran's appeals for service connection and increased ratings have been dismissed due to withdrawals of the claims by the Veteran and his representative.