PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) decisions — 2019

The Veteran's service-connected PTSD has been rated at 50 percent disabling since June 27, 2015. The appeal for an increased rating is denied.

The Veteran's initial compensable rating for PTSD at 50% is increased to 70%, effective July 29, 2011. The Veteran also received a grant of TDIU based on his service-connected PTSD.

The Veteran's service-connected PTSD, left hand disability, and left wrist disability have been shown to prevent him from obtaining substantial gainful employment.

The Veteran's PTSD is rated at 70 percent, the maximum rating available. The Board also granted a TDIU based on his service-connected disabilities.

The Veteran's claim of entitlement to service connection for PTSD has been reopened due to the submission of new and material evidence. The case is now remanded for further development, including a VA psychiatric examination.

The Veteran's hepatitis C claim is denied as the evidence does not show intermittent fatigue, malaise, and anorexia or incapacitating episodes. The posttraumatic stress disorder claim is remanded for a VA examination to assess current severity.

The Veteran's service-connected PTSD does not render him unable to secure or follow a substantially gainful occupation, as he has maintained employment for extended periods and is currently unemployed due to his PTSD.

The Veteran's claims for an initial compensable rating for bilateral hearing loss and service connection for an acquired psychiatric disability, to include PTSD, depressive disorder, and anxiety disorder are being remanded due to the need for additional examinations and development of records.

The Board has granted service connection for PTSD, finding that the Veteran's current acquired psychiatric disorder is related to a reported in-service stressor involving a helicopter crash on the USS Guam. The decision resolves all doubt in favor of the Veteran.

The Veteran's claim for bilateral lower extremity peripheral neuropathy, PTSD, and unspecified depressive disorder have been granted. A 100% rating has been assigned for PTSD.

The Board has withdrawn the issue of service connection for bilateral hearing loss and denied an increased rating for PTSD. The Veteran's claim for a higher rating for lumbosacral strain is remanded due to inadequate examination, and his claims for service connection for respiratory disability (secondary to PTSD) and for TDIU are also remanded.

The Board denied service connection for a psychiatric disorder, to include PTSD and an upper respiratory disorder due to lack of evidence linking these conditions to the Veteran's military service.

The Veteran's claim for a disability rating in excess of 70 percent for PTSD is denied. The effective date for the current 70 percent rating remains February 9, 2011.

The Board denied service connection for PTSD, Anxiety, and Depression as there is no competent medical evidence diagnosing PTSD in accordance with DSM-V criteria. The Veteran's anxiety disorder or depression began after retirement from civilian job.

The Veteran's claims for effective dates prior to the assigned dates have been denied as there is no evidence of a formal or informal claim filed before those dates.,PTSD was granted service connection in January 2013, and an earlier effective date has not been granted due to lack of a diagnosis at that time.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities have rendered him unable to secure and follow a substantially gainful occupation, meeting the criteria for TDIU since June 3, 2009.

The Veteran's PTSD is rated at 100 percent for the period from May 16, 2006 to June 27, 2014 due to total occupational and social impairment.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities have caused him to be in need of personal assistance from others, and the Board has determined that he qualifies for special monthly compensation based on the need for aid and attendance.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for PTSD and Adjustment Disorder with Depressed Mood is being remanded due to the need for additional development, including obtaining medical records and clarifying diagnoses.

The Veteran's PTSD has been granted an initial disability rating of 70 percent, effective July 21, 2014.