PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) decisions — 2019

The Veteran's PTSD has resulted in occupational and social impairment with deficiencies in most areas, warranting a 70 percent rating prior to February 25, 2008 and the period between May 1, 2008 and June 21, 2012.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including PTSD and musculoskeletal conditions, prevented him from obtaining or maintaining gainful employment. The Board granted the claim for a total disability rating based on individual unemployability (TDIU).

The appeal for service connection of PTSD has been dismissed due to the death of the appellant.

The Veteran's PTSD is rated at 70 percent, and he has been granted a TDIU. The initial disability rating for diabetes mellitus remains at 20 percent, with the claims for peripheral neuropathy on both upper and lower extremities being remanded.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings of his bilateral knee disabilities and PTSD, as well as the issue of entitlement to TDIU prior to August 2, 2017 are being remanded due to new evidence added to the record by VA.

The Veteran's claim for bilateral hearing loss was denied due to lack of evidence meeting VA threshold. The Board found no new and material evidence, thus denying the request to reopen the claim. For PTSD, the Veteran's claim is remanded as there is insufficient evidence linking his current condition to service.

The Board is remanding the case to consider whether new and material evidence has been submitted to reopen a previously denied claim for PTSD, which may impact the rating for anxiety disorder.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for sleep apnea has been reopened due to the submission of new and material evidence. The issue of service connection for PTSD (unspecified) remains unresolved.,The Veteran's claims for increased disability ratings and earlier effective dates for his acquired psychiatric disorder, low back disability, left ankle disability, and right eye disability are being remanded.

The Board denied service connection for post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) as there was no evidence of a current disability, and the Veteran's symptoms were not related to his military service.

The Veteran's PTSD has been granted an initial rating of 70 percent, effective October 31, 2008. The Veteran now meets the schedular requirements for SMC at the housebound rate as of March 28, 2011.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for a mental condition, including PTSD, MDD and schizophrenia, was granted. The Board found that the evidence established a link between the Veteran's current diagnoses of depression and schizoaffective disorder, depressive type, and his military service.

The Veteran's appeal includes requests for a higher initial rating for PTSD and entitlement to TDIU. The Board has determined that these issues are inextricably intertwined and must be remanded.

The Veteran's PTSD with depression and anxiety is granted as service-connected. The TBI issue has been remanded for further evaluation.

The Board denied service connection for residuals of a neck sprain with radiculopathy and PTSD due to lack of evidence supporting the occurrence of in-service stressors. The Veteran's current conditions are not related to his military service.

The Veteran's PTSD is rated at 70 percent, effective from the date of his claim. The Board also granted a TDIU since September 5, 2015.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for PTSD is granted. The Board finds that the evidence is in equipoise as to whether the Veteran's current PTSD is related to service, and after resolving all doubt in favor of the Veteran, grants service connection for PTSD. Service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder other than PTSD is denied.

The Veteran is granted TDIU for the period prior to July 3, 2013 and DEA benefits from June 9, 2011. The Board found that the Veteran's service-connected disabilities rendered him unable to secure or follow a substantially gainful occupation.

The Board has remanded the case due to the need for additional development and examination, as there are conflicting opinions regarding the Veteran's psychiatric disability.

The Veteran's PTSD is found to be related to his active service, and the Board has granted service connection for this condition.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities have precluded him from engaging in substantially gainful employment from April 23, 2007 to June 3, 2013.