PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) decisions — 2018

The Veteran's PTSD has not met the criteria for a higher rating since February 4, 2009. The Board found that his symptoms did not result in occupational and social impairment with reduced reliability and productivity.

The Veteran's PTSD is related to her in-service stressors and has been granted service connection.,There is insufficient evidence to establish a direct link between the Veteran's diabetes mellitus, Type II and her military service.

The Veteran's PTSD was rated at 70 percent prior to December 31, 2014, which is the maximum schedular rating for this condition.

The Veteran's claim to reopen his service connection for PTSD was received on May 1, 2017. The Board found that no earlier effective date is permitted by law and denied the request.

The Veteran's PTSD is currently rated at 70 percent disabling, effective June 5, 2012. The Board found that the symptoms of PTSD have resulted in significant occupational and social impairment throughout the entire period on appeal.

The Veteran's claim for an increased rating for PTSD is being remanded due to the submission of additional evidence since the May 2017 Supplemental Statement of the Case.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development, including obtaining a new VA examination and opinion regarding the etiology of his acquired psychiatric disorders.

The Board has determined that the Veteran does not have a current diagnosis of PTSD, and thus service connection for this condition is denied.

The Board has determined that there is no evidence to support the Veteran's claims for service connection for PTSD and a low back disorder. The medical evidence does not establish a link between these conditions and her military service.

The Veteran's PTSD is currently rated as 70 percent disabling, but the evidence does not support a higher rating.,Bilateral hearing loss was initially evaluated at zero percent prior to June 17, 2015 and has been increased to ten percent since that date.,Since June 17, 2015, bilateral hearing loss remains rated as ten percent disabling.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including anxiety and PTSD, has been denied as he does not have a current diagnosis of such disorders.

The Veteran's service-connected PTSD and depression rendered him unable to secure or follow substantially gainful employment from February 14, 2014, to January 3, 2016.,A TDIU was granted for this period.

The Veteran's PTSD was granted a 70 percent rating effective April 13, 2015. The appeal is for higher ratings before that date.

The Veteran's PTSD is currently rated at 70 percent, effective from May 15, 2014 to June 17, 2016. The rating was granted based on the severity of his symptoms and occupational/social impairment.

The Board has remanded the case due to the need for additional development, including a VA examination and obtaining outstanding medical records.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims of service connection for PTSD, bilateral hearing loss, right knee osteoarthritis, and pes planus. The evidence did not meet the criteria for a diagnosis of PTSD based on DSM-IV standards.

The Veteran's PTSD has been rated at 70 percent since May 22, 2017. The rating is based on the severity of symptoms and occupational/social impairment.

The Board has remanded the case for further development due to new evidence received and a VA examination.

The Veteran's anxiety disorder, including PTSD and depression, is rated at 30 percent. The Board found that the disability did not warrant a higher rating as his symptoms were not indicative of significant impairment.

The Veteran's appeal has been dismissed as he requested to withdraw his appeals for the issues of entitlement to increased initial ratings for service-connected pleural asbestosis and PTSD.