PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) decisions — 2018

The Board has determined that the Veteran's tinnitus did not originate during service, was not shown to be related to in-service noise exposure, and is not otherwise related to his period of active duty. The claim for PTSD will be remanded as it involves a new DSM-5 diagnostic criteria.

The Veteran's PTSD symptoms have been rated at 50 percent prior to March 30, 2012. The evidence does not support a higher rating or service connection for hearing loss.

The Board has remanded the case due to an incomplete record, specifically the in-patient hospitalization records from Fort Ord, California. The effective date for the grant of service connection for PTSD is currently March 7, 2011, and the Veteran's claim may be eligible for a prior effective date based on new evidence.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD, bipolar disorder, depression, and mood disorder is being remanded due to the need for additional development of his claims.

The Board has granted a TDIU from February 2011, finding that the Veteran's service-connected disabilities prevented him from securing and maintaining substantially gainful employment at that time.

The Board dismissed the appeal due to the death of the appellant, and no jurisdiction remains for further action.

The Board finds that the Veteran's acquired psychiatric disability, diagnosed as major depressive disorder, is related to active service. However, there is no current diagnosis of PTSD and therefore service connection for PTSD is denied.

The Board has not been able to obtain all service treatment records, especially those from the Veteran's active duty for training (ACDUTRA) period. The case is REMANDED for further development.

The Veteran's claims for increased PTSD rating, TDIU, and Dependent's Educational Assistance are being remanded due to the need for a new VA examination.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's colon cancer with metastatic ovarian and liver cancer is not etiologically related to her active service, as there is no evidence of a diagnosis within one year following service. The claims for nasal polyp, asthma, and psychiatric disability are also pending.

The Board has reopened several service connection claims, finding new and material evidence for some but not all of the issues. Service connection is presumed for certain Gulf War-related conditions.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's PTSD is related to service and grants service connection for this condition.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities have rendered him unemployable throughout the period under consideration, and a TDIU rating is granted.

The Veteran is unable to secure or follow a substantially gainful occupation due to his service-connected disabilities, which include PTSD, back and neck conditions. The Board grants the TDIU.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development, including obtaining VA treatment records and Social Security Administration disability records. A VA examination will be scheduled to determine the nature and etiology of his claimed acquired psychiatric disorders, to include PTSD and depression.

The Veteran's appeal was dismissed due to the death of the appellant, and no jurisdiction remains for the remaining issues.

The Veteran's PTSD is rated at 70 percent for the entire appeal period, and he is granted a TDIU based on his service-connected PTSD.

The Veteran's appeal was not timely filed, and the Board finds that there is no requirement for a substantive appeal as he did not file one within the required time frame.

The Veteran's PTSD has been rated at 70 percent since the initial rating period, reflecting significant occupational and social impairment.,The Veteran is also granted TDIU based on her service-connected PTSD.

The Veteran's PTSD has been rated at 70 percent, the highest schedular rating available. The VA determined that his condition meets the criteria for a 70 percent rating based on occupational and social impairment with deficiencies in most areas.