PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) decisions — 2019

The Veteran's PTSD is rated at 70 percent effective April 8, 2014. A TDIU is granted as of that date.

The Veteran's PTSD is rated at a 70 percent disability rating, effective from April 18, 2012. A TDIU was granted prior to August 1, 2015.

The Veteran's PTSD has caused total social and occupational impairment throughout the pendency of the appeal, since May 13, 2008. The Board granted a rating of 100 percent for PTSD.

The Veteran's PTSD with alcohol use disorder has been rated at 50% since November 12, 2014. The rating is based on the current severity of his symptoms.

The Board has denied restoration of a 10 percent rating for folliculitis barbae and remanded the issue of entitlement to an acquired psychiatric disability, including PTSD.

The Veteran's PTSD is rated at 70 percent, and a TDIU is granted effective March 11, 2014.

The Veteran's PTSD was not found to be severe enough to require regular aid and attendance or render him permanently housebound, as his need for assistance was attributed to non-service connected disabilities. The claim is denied.

The Veteran's PTSD is rated at 70 percent since August 3, 2013. This rating remains in effect until March 24, 2015 when it was increased to a higher rating.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for an effective date earlier than October 11, 2012 for the grant of service connection for PTSD. The case is remanded for a new VA examination to determine the severity of her PTSD and for issuance of a Statement of the Case addressing the issue of an initial disability rating in excess of 70 percent prior to May 19, 2015.

The Veteran's claims of a compensable rating for bilateral hearing loss and an increased initial rating for PTSD are being remanded due to the need for additional development, including obtaining VA treatment records and scheduling a new examination.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD, alcohol-related disorder, and depression is denied as there is no current diagnosis of a psychiatric disorder for VA compensation purposes.

The Veteran's PTSD is rated at 70 percent, which meets the criteria for a TDIU. The Board has granted a TDIU based on the Veteran's service-connected PTSD.

The appeal of the denial of service connection for back disability is dismissed. The appeals for a rating in excess of 50 percent for PTSD and TDIU are remanded.

The Veteran's PTSD is rated at 100 percent disabling, effective from the date of the decision. The issue of entitlement to a total disability rating based on individual unemployability due to service-connected disabilities (TDIU) is moot as his PTSD alone meets the criteria for a 100 percent rating.

The Veteran's PTSD has been characterized by total occupational and social impairment, warranting a 100% disability rating for the entire period on appeal.

The Board has decided to remand the Veteran's claims for service connection and evaluation of his acquired psychiatric disorder, thoracic strain, and headaches due to incomplete information provided by the Veteran regarding stressful events during service. The Veteran will be asked to provide records from One Source and identify his current unit in the Marine Corps Reserve. An examination is needed to determine the nature and etiology of any current acquired psychiatric disorders and the severity of his thoracic spine disability.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disability, including PTSD, bipolar disorder I with alcohol use disorder, anxiety disorder, and major depressive disorder, is being remanded due to the need for a new VA examination. The examiner will determine if there is clear and unmistakable evidence that the Veteran's pre-existing psychiatric disabilities did not worsen during service.

The Veteran's cause of death was not related to service-connected conditions, and the Board found that his congestive heart failure was not caused by or aggravated by service. The VA examiner's post-mortem analysis concluded that the cause of death was less likely than not incurred in or by an in-service injury, event or illness.

The Board has granted service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, which includes PTSD and depression, based on the Veteran's in-service experiences.

The Veteran's claim of service connection for a chronic acquired psychiatric disorder, to include PTSD and a depressive disorder, has been reopened. The Board has decided to remand the case for additional development.