PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) decisions — 2018

The Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD, depression, and anxiety, has been rated at 70 percent since December 26, 2013.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded due to the need for a VA examination to assess the current severity of his PTSD, as the last VA examination was over 8 years ago and there are indications that his condition has worsened.

The Veteran's appeal is remanded due to the need for a new VA examination to evaluate the severity of his service-connected psychiatric disorder, including anxiety disorder and PTSD.

The Board has remanded the case due to incomplete or conflicting evidence, and further examination is needed for some issues.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for a new VA psychiatric examination to address the service connection of his acquired psychiatric disorders, including PTSD and depressive disorder. The examiner should determine whether these conditions are related to his military service.

The Board has reopened the Veteran's claim for service connection for PTSD and granted the claim, finding that new evidence supports a diagnosis of PTSD related to military experiences.

The Veteran has withdrawn his appeal for the increased disability rating for PTSD, rated as 30 percent disabling prior to July 16, 2015 and as 70 percent thereafter.

The Board has granted service connection for depression, right shoulder disability, OSA, and alcohol dependence as due to PTSD. Service connection was denied for pes planus, right ankle disability, left ankle disability, and back disability (scoliosis).

The Veteran's PTSD has been rated at 70 percent since July 15, 2015. The Board finds that the evidence supports this rating as it shows significant impairment in most areas due to symptoms such as difficulty sleeping, anxiety, isolation, and hypervigilance.

The Veteran's PTSD has been rated at 50 percent since the December 2011 rating decision, reflecting occupational and social impairment with reduced reliability and productivity.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for an updated assessment of his PTSD disability to determine if it prevents him from securing or following gainful employment.

The Veteran's appeal has been dismissed due to his death. The Board has no jurisdiction to adjudicate the merits of this appeal as he is deceased.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's claim for an effective date prior to February 4, 2008 for the award of service connection for PTSD is denied. The effective date was appropriately assigned as the date his claim was received, February 4, 2008.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's current diagnoses of PTSD, major depressive disorder, and anxiety disorder, NOS are related to his military service, including his verified personal assault during service. Therefore, the claim for service connection is granted.

The Veteran's appeal has been withdrawn due to his satisfaction with the current disability ratings and service connection determinations.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for PTSD was reopened and granted effective January 21, 2011. The original denial of the claim in November 2008 is considered final.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's PTSD is related to his fear of hostile military activity during service, and thus grants service connection for PTSD.

The Veteran's urinary incontinence is rated at 60 percent, the maximum allowable rating under voiding dysfunction. The Veteran does not meet the criteria for a TDIU as his combined evaluation of service-connected disabilities is less than 70 percent.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development and consideration of his claims, including a TDIU.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including PTSD, diabetes mellitus, and peripheral neuropathy of the bilateral upper and lower extremities, preclude him from securing or following a substantially gainful occupation.