PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) decisions — 2018

The Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD and anxiety, is rated at 50 percent since the date of his claim. The other conditions (bilateral hearing loss, lung condition, heart condition, and rashes/fungus) are not service-connected.

The Veteran's PTSD resulted in occupational and social impairment with deficiencies in most areas, such as work, family relations, judgment, thinking, or mood, warranting a 70 percent rating from December 21, 2005 to March 10, 2016.

The Veteran's PTSD is service-connected, and his chronic bronchitis warrants a rating of 30 percent.

The Board has determined that further development is necessary before a decision can be made regarding the Veteran's claims for service connection for obstructive sleep apnea, increased rating for PTSD, and TDIU. The issues have been remanded to allow for additional development of the record.

The Board has remanded the case for further development due to conflicting medical evidence regarding the Veteran's diagnosis of PTSD and the need to obtain a new VA examination. The Veteran is seeking service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for a TDIU due to service-connected PTSD, finding that his PTSD does not render him unemployable.

The Veteran's PTSD was rated at 70 percent prior to December 16, 2013, reflecting significant occupational and social impairment.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development due to the submission of new VA treatment records and outstanding records. The issue of an initial rating in excess of 30 percent for PTSD with depressive symptoms will be addressed separately.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities did not render him unemployable prior to December 17, 2012. Service connection for a heart disability is also denied.

The Veteran's PTSD is rated at 70 percent since June 29, 2016. The effective date for this rating has been set to June 29, 2016.

The Board has remanded the case for a VA mental disorders examination to determine the nature and etiology of any diagnosed acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD. The Veteran is advised that failure to report for this examination may have detrimental consequences on his claim.

The Veteran's service-connected PTSD is currently rated at 70 percent, effective from August 6, 2013. The rating reflects significant occupational and social impairment with deficiencies in most areas such as family relations, judgment, thinking, or mood.

The Veteran's depressive disorder NOS was incurred during service and granted as service connection.

The Veteran's effective date for SMC at the housebound rate is granted as September 17, 1997, based on his service-connected PTSD and other disabilities.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric condition, to include PTSD, is being remanded due to the need for a VA examination and additional records.

The Veteran's claims for service connection were denied. The Board found that the evidence did not support a fracture of the left little finger, and the current disability requirement was not met.

The Veteran is seeking service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, to include PTSD. The case has been remanded due to the need for updated VA treatment records and verification of in-service stressors.

The Board has determined that a VA examination is needed to determine the nature and etiology of all current acquired psychiatric disorders, including PTSD and adjustment disorder. The Veteran's service in Germany may be associated with his acquired psychiatric disability.

The Board has granted a 50 percent evaluation for PTSD with anxiety disorder, effective October 19, 2011. The Veteran's claim for an earlier effective date is also granted.

The Board has determined that the appellant's discharge from service was under other than honorable conditions due to misconduct. The case is being remanded for a medical opinion regarding whether the appellant was insane at the time of his misconduct, and for additional VCAA notice.