PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) decisions — 2018

The Veteran's PTSD warrants a rating of 100 percent throughout the entire period on appeal.,In light of the assignment of a 100 percent disability rating for PTSD, his claim for TDIU is rendered moot.

The Veteran's service-connected PTSD has been rated at 70 percent since the appeal period began, and the Board finds that his disability does not warrant a higher rating due to occupational and social impairment with deficiencies in most areas such as work, family relations, judgment, thinking, or mood.

The Veteran's PTSD with paranoid personality disorder has been rated at 70 percent since July 28, 2010. The symptoms are severe enough to result in total occupational and social impairment.

The Veteran does not have a current diagnosis of PTSD, anxiety, or depression. Therefore, service connection for these psychiatric disorders is denied.

The Veteran's psychiatric disability, specifically PTSD and Anxiety Disorder NOS, has been granted a rating of 70 percent. The issue of TDIU is pending as it is not related to the service-connected psychiatric disability.

The Veteran's PTSD has been manifested by occupational and social impairment with deficiencies in most areas, warranting a 30 percent rating since July 21, 2005.

The Board has reopened the Veteran's claim for service connection for a psychiatric condition, including anxiety and PTSD. A VA examination is needed to determine if any acquired psychiatric disorders are related to active service or service-connected orthopedic injuries.

The Veteran's PTSD with social anxiety disorder is rated at 50 percent prior to September 12, 2011, and 70 percent thereafter. The Board has granted a 100 percent rating for the entire period on appeal due to total occupational and social impairment.

The Veteran's PTSD is rated at 50 percent from February 23, 2013 and 70 percent from April 18, 2013. His bilateral hearing loss is rated at 0 percent (non-compensable), and his tinnitus is also rated at 0 percent (non-compensable). The Veteran meets the criteria for TDIU based on service-connected disabilities.

The Board has determined that the Veteran does not have a current diagnosis of bilateral hearing loss or an acquired psychiatric disorder. The claim for service connection for these conditions is denied as there is no evidence to support their occurrence during active duty.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's current bilateral shoulder, cervical spine, and lumbar spine disabilities are not related to his military service. The Veteran's PTSD is granted at a 10% rating.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for irritable bowel syndrome was denied in September 2001 and again in January 2000. The Veteran submitted a petition to reopen her claim on August 11, 2010.,Effective August 11, 2010, the Veteran's claims for service connection for irritable bowel syndrome and chronic fatigue syndrome have been granted.

The Board has granted a 70 percent rating for the Veteran's anxiety disorder, NOS with sub-threshold PTSD since the effective date of service connection. The Veteran's diabetes mellitus is currently rated at 20 percent and the Board found that it does not warrant an increased rating.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's PTSD is service-connected based on his credible and consistent accounts of in-service stressors, which have been linked to wartime experiences.

The Veteran's PTSD was rated as 70 percent disabling, but the Board found that his symptoms did not meet the criteria for a higher rating due to total occupational and social impairment.

The Veteran's appeal has been dismissed due to his death. The Board does not have jurisdiction to adjudicate the merits of this appeal.

The Veteran's appeal is remanded due to the need for a new VA examination to assess the current severity of his service-connected PTSD and bipolar disorder.

The Board has determined that new and material evidence has not been submitted to reopen the claims for service connection for bilateral glaucoma, sleep apnea, an acquired psychiatric disorder claimed as PTSD, hypertension, and LLE radiculopathy.

The Board has determined that the Veteran does not have Bell's palsy or dysphonia, and his acquired psychiatric disorder, left ear hearing loss, and right ear hearing loss are not related to service. The appeal is denied.

The Veteran's PTSD is currently rated at 50 percent disabling, and the Board finds that this rating adequately reflects his symptoms and impairment.