PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) decisions — 2018

The Board has remanded the case due to inadequate examination for PTSD and other mental disorders, requiring further development.

The Veteran withdrew their appeal for a rating in excess of 70 percent for PTSD prior to the Board issuing a final decision.

The Board found that the Veteran's PTSD does not meet or approximate the criteria for a rating in excess of 70 percent, as his symptoms do not result in occupational and social impairment with deficiencies in most areas.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's service-connected prostate cancer and PTSD prevent him from securing and following substantially gainful employment, thus granting his claim for a TDIU.

The Veteran's PTSD has been rated at 50 percent since October 18, 2004. The Board granted an initial disability rating of 70 percent for PTSD with depression and remanded the claim for development for a higher rating.

The Veteran's appeal was dismissed as the appellant withdrew his appeal prior to a decision being made.

The Veteran is rendered unable to maintain substantially gainful employment as a result of the service-connected PTSD since March 26, 2010. The criteria for TDIU have been met.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's PTSD is related to military sexual trauma experienced during service, and therefore grants service connection for this condition.

The Board has determined that new and material evidence has been received to reopen claims for service connection of depression, PTSD, and a back disability. However, the claims are REMANDED as additional development is required before they can be decided.

The Veteran withdrew his appeal for a higher rating for PTSD, and the Board has dismissed the appeal.

The Board has expanded the claim to include an acquired psychiatric disorder, however diagnosed. The Veteran's claim is being remanded for additional development including a VA examination.

The Veteran's appeal for service connection and higher ratings has been dismissed as he withdrew his appeals regarding the skin disability and bilateral hearing loss issues. The Board determined a 70 percent initial rating is warranted for the acquired psychiatric disorder throughout the period of the claim.

The Veteran's claim for increased ratings for PTSD has been denied as the evidence does not meet the criteria for a higher rating under any applicable diagnostic code.

The Veteran's appeal has been withdrawn, and thus the claims for higher initial ratings for PTSD and for scar of the right upper scapula have been dismissed.

The Board denied an earlier effective date for the grant of service connection for PTSD with depressive disorder, finding that the earliest possible effective date is June 22, 2009.

The Veteran's service-connected dizziness is rated at 30 percent prior to July 17, 2013. The Veteran's IBS is rated as noncompensable under DC 8873-7319. Service connection for PTSD with depression and chronic fatigue syndrome are granted.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's death was not caused by his service-connected conditions, and therefore, denied the claim for service connection for the cause of death.

The Veteran seeks an earlier effective date for the award of service connection for PTSD with Major Depression, which was granted in December 2013. The case is being remanded to reconsider the January 2000 rating decision and adjudicate claims of CUE in prior decisions.

The Board has determined that the Veteran does not have a confirmed diagnosis of PTSD, and therefore, there is no valid claim for service connection. However, the Veteran's dysthymia with generalized anxiety disorder is granted as it is at least as likely as not related to his military service.

The Veteran is seeking service connection for PTSD due to an in-service personal assault. The Board has determined that the issue requires additional development and remands, including obtaining updated VA treatment records, verifying the claimed stressor, and scheduling a VA examination.