PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) decisions — 2018

The Board has remanded the case for additional development, including obtaining updated VA treatment records and a new VA examination to assess the current severity of the Veteran's PTSD. The issue of entitlement to TDIU based on PTSD is also part of this appeal.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development, including a new VA examination to assess the impact of his service-connected disabilities on his ability to work.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's service-connected disabilities, particularly his PTSD, effectively preclude all forms of substantially gainful employment and grants a TDIU.

The Veteran's PTSD, depression and alcohol dependence are currently rated at 30 percent. The Board finds that the Veteran's symptoms most closely approximate a 30 percent rating throughout the initial appeal period. Service connection for sleep apnea as secondary to service-connected PTSD, depression and alcohol dependence is granted.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development, including a VA examination to determine the nature and etiology of any current psychiatric disabilities.

The Veteran's appeal for service connection for PTSD has been dismissed due to his death.

The Board has dismissed the appeal due to the death of the appellant, and no jurisdiction remains for adjudicating the merits of this case.

The Veteran's PTSD is rated at 70 percent since February 28, 2017. The evidence does not support a finding of total occupational and social impairment.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities did not render him unemployable prior to March 1, 2004.

The Veteran's PTSD has been rated at 70 percent since July 3, 2012. The Board found that the symptoms of his PTSD have resulted in occupational and social impairment with reduced reliability and productivity, warranting a 70 percent rating.

The Veteran's PTSD was initially rated at 50 percent prior to January 20, 2017 and increased to 70 percent as of that date. The appeal is mixed with some issues granted and others not.

The Board has remanded the case for additional development due to deficiencies in a previous VA addendum opinion. The appellant is seeking service connection for various psychiatric disorders, including PTSD, and the claim will be reviewed again based on the new evidence.

The Veteran's appeal is remanded due to the need for a new VA examination, as well as for obtaining SSA records. The issue of TDIU has also been raised and must be addressed in conjunction with the PTSD rating claim.

The Veteran's PTSD symptoms prior to April 14, 2012, included near-continuous depression affecting his ability to function independently and maintain effective relationships. The disability prevented him from obtaining and retaining substantially gainful employment.

The Veteran's PTSD has been rated at 70 percent since April 19, 2016. The Board also found that the Veteran was unemployable due to her service-connected disabilities prior to October 29, 2011.

The Veteran's right ankle sprain is currently rated at 20 percent disabling, effective August 14, 2017. The Board found that the Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including PTSD and multiple knee/ankle conditions, prevent him from securing or following a substantially gainful occupation.

The Board has reopened the Veteran's claim for service connection for PTSD and granted service connection based on a diagnosed PTSD related to an in-service incident. The Veteran is also found to have other acquired psychiatric disorders, including anxiety disorder and major depressive disorder, which are at least as likely as not related to his active service.

The Veteran's service connection claims for hemorrhoids, an acquired psychiatric disorder (including PTSD, anxiety disorder, depression/dysthymic disorder), and blood deficiency have been granted with effective dates of September 1, 1999, October 9, 2008, and no date respectively.

The Veteran's PTSD and arthritis of the left great toe have been granted service connection. The issue of an increased rating for a back disability is being remanded.

The Veteran's PTSD is likely the result of his active service.,The Veteran's bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus are likely the result of his active service.