PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) decisions — 2018

The Board finds that the Veteran's service-connected disabilities do not render him unable to secure or follow substantially gainful employment, and thus denies his claim for a TDIU.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for tinnitus, PTSD, and peripheral neuropathy of the bilateral lower extremity are granted. The claim for service connection for bilateral hearing loss is denied. The claim for service connection for peripheral neuropathy of the bilateral upper extremity is denied.

The Veteran's PTSD is rated at 70 percent, and his right thumb fracture residuals are rated at 10 percent. The decision grants the higher ratings for both conditions.

The Veteran is granted a rating of 70 percent for PTSD throughout the appeal period.,Service connection for tinea versicolor is granted. The Veteran is also granted a TDIU from September 9, 2012.

The Board has reopened the Veteran's claim for service connection for an anxiety disorder, NOS and PTSD based on MST. The Veteran's current diagnoses of anxiety disorder and PTSD are found to be related to her in-service stressors.

The Veteran's service-connected acquired psychiatric disorder (PTSD) has been productive of occupational and social impairment with deficiencies in most areas, such as work, school, family relations, judgment, thinking, or mood. The Board has determined a 70 percent rating is warranted for this condition.

The Board has remanded the case for additional development due to inadequate VA examination and missing information in the Veteran's claim file.

The Board has determined that the Veteran does not have an acquired psychiatric disorder related to service, and thus denied his claim for service connection.

The Veteran's major depressive disorder and anxiety disorder with GAD and PTSD features did not result in occupational and social impairment with deficiencies in most areas prior to October 29, 2016. The Board found that the symptoms were not severe enough to warrant a higher rating.

The Veteran's claims for an increased PTSD rating and TDIU are being remanded due to the need for additional examinations, treatment records, and Social Security Administration (SSA) records.

The Veteran's PTSD is rated at 70 percent, effective from July 1, 2013. The Board also found that the Veteran meets the criteria for TDIU and granted this claim.

The Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorders, including major depression and PTSD, are found to be related to his service. His GERD is also found to be related to his service.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's PTSD is service-connected as it meets the criteria for a diagnosis and was caused by an in-service stressor.

The Veteran's PTSD has worsened since his last examination, and further development is required to determine the appropriate evaluation for his condition.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for PTSD and psychological insomnia is being remanded due to the need for additional examinations and development of medical records.

The Veteran's PTSD with secondary depression is currently rated at 70 percent, and the Board has granted a TDIU rating since August 1, 2011. The appeal for an increased rating for PTSD was denied.

The Board has dismissed the appeal due to the death of the appellant.

The Veteran's PTSD disability caused him to be unable to obtain or retain substantially gainful employment, warranting a 100% rating throughout the appeal period.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for PTSD was denied in 2012. After reopening the claim on January 29, 2014, VA granted service connection effective from September 15, 2014. The Board found that an earlier effective date is not warranted and denied the request.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities render him in need for regular aid and attendance of another person, warranting the grant of SMC based on this need.