PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) decisions — 2019

The Veteran's appeals for a higher rating for PTSD and an initial compensable rating for bilateral hearing loss have been withdrawn by his representative.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, to include PTSD, was denied as there is no credible evidence of a verified stressor and the VA examiners found that she does not meet the diagnostic criteria for PTSD.

A rating of 100 percent for right upper lobectomy due to adenocarcinoma is granted effective February 3, 2016. The Veteran's claim for PTSD was denied and the effective date remains October 17, 1991.

The Veteran was not found to be unemployable due to his service-connected PTSD for the period from September 14, 2006 to December 31, 2006. The Board denied a TDIU during this time as the Veteran had been employed and earning income.

The Veteran's diabetes mellitus, type II is granted as service connected due to presumed exposure to herbicide agents. The claims for PTSD, hypertension, and heart condition are remanded for further development.

The Veteran's claim for a TDIU is dismissed as the issue has been resolved by granting TDIU. The initial PTSD rating of 70 percent prior to September 21, 2015 is granted.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient evidence regarding the current severity and manifestations of the Veteran's PTSD. A new VA examination is needed.

The Veteran's claim for a higher rating for PTSD was denied, and the issue of service connection for chronic fatigue syndrome is remanded.,Claims for service connection for migraine headaches and sleep disturbances are also remanded.

The Board has dismissed the appeals for PTSD and left ear hearing loss as they were previously decided by the Board in August 2017 and May 2018, respectively.

The Veteran's PTSD has resulted in occupational and social impairment with deficiencies in most areas, warranting a rating of 70 percent.,PTSD is rated at 50 percent under the General Rating Formula for Mental Disorders.

The Board has granted service connection for tinnitus and denied service connection for PTSD and bilateral hearing loss. Service connection is granted for tinnitus due to presumed exposure to acoustic trauma during active service, but the Veteran's claims for PTSD and bilateral hearing loss are denied as there is no evidence of a valid diagnosis related to service.

The Board denied a rating in excess of 50 percent for PTSD and remanded the issue of entitlement to Total Disability due to Individual Unemployability (TDIU).

The Board has remanded the case due to a need for clarification of an addendum opinion regarding whether the Veteran's sleep apnea is aggravated by his service-connected PTSD.

The Veteran's appeal for an earlier effective date for a 40 percent rating for lumbar spondylosis is dismissed. The Board also granted the Veteran a TDIU based on his service-connected disabilities.

The Veteran was granted TDIU from July 27, 2009 to May 12, 2012 due to service-connected PTSD and carpal tunnel syndrome in both hands.,For the period from May 12, 2012, the Veteran is already receiving a maximum disability rating (100%) for his service-connected disabilities, including TDIU. Therefore, the appeal was dismissed as moot.

The Veteran's PTSD has been rated at 50 percent since October 5, 2012. This rating is based on the severity of symptoms such as intrusive thoughts, flashbacks, and nightmares that have caused reduced reliability and productivity in work and social settings.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for PTSD is granted as his current diagnosis of PTSD is directly related to his active duty service.

The Veteran's acquired mental condition to include depressive disorder and PTSD is rated at 70 percent, effective April 21, 2010. The claim for a TDIU is granted.

The Veteran's PTSD is rated at 70% and he is granted a TDIU based on his service-connected disabilities.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for various conditions have been granted, including right and left ear hearing loss, tinnitus, a psychiatric disorder (PTSD, panic disorder, depressive disorder), lumbar spine disorder, cervical spine disorder, headache disorder, right foot plantar fasciitis, and left foot plantar fasciitis. The Veteran's claims for service connection for left eye pterygium have been denied due to lack of new and material evidence.