PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) Board decisions

The Board has determined that an earlier effective date prior to October 18, 2015 for the grant of service connection for unspecified depressive disorder is not warranted. The Veteran's claim was submitted on October 18, 2015 and a complete claim was filed in December 2015. An evaluation in excess of 30 percent for unspecified depressive disorder is remanded due to the need for a contemporaneous VA examination.

The Veteran's claim of service connection for PTSD, Panic Disorder, and Recurrent Depressive Disorder was reopened due to the submission of new evidence. Service connection is granted for these psychiatric disabilities.

The Veteran's PTSD is rated at 70 percent from April 23, 2009. The appeal for a rating in excess of 70 percent for PTSD from March 17, 2018 is dismissed due to abandonment.

The Veteran's PTSD is currently rated at 70 percent, but the Board has determined that an evaluation in excess of this rating is not warranted.

The Veteran's PTSD is currently rated at 70 percent, and the Board has determined that a higher rating of 100 percent is not warranted due to his ability to manage finances, work, and socialize with few acquaintances.

The Veteran's disability rating for PTSD was reduced from 100% to 70%, effective February 1, 2017. The Board found that the reduction was not proper and restored the original 100% rating.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for an evaluation in excess of 50 percent for PTSD and entitlement to a TDIU due to service-connected disabilities. Additional development is needed, including obtaining outstanding VA treatment records.

The Veteran's service-connected hypertension is found to have caused his cerebral infarction (stroke). From November 15, 2016, the Veteran's migraine headaches are granted a 50 percent rating.

The Board has remanded the case for further development to address whether the Veteran's service-connected PTSD, diabetic neuropathy, or obesity caused his obstructive sleep apnea.

The Veteran's PTSD has been granted an increased 70 percent rating, but the issue of a rating in excess of 70 percent for PTSD is being remanded due to new evidence indicating worsening symptoms.

The Board has remanded the cases for further development and consideration. The Veteran's claim for an earlier effective date for PTSD is denied, and his claims for a higher rating for PTSD and service connection for bilateral hearing loss are both remanded.

The Board dismissed the claims of service connection for skin disability, throat cancer, tongue cancer, and posttraumatic stress disorder due to a lack of valid claim or appeal being filed by the Veteran.

The Board has remanded the cases for further development and examination, including a new VA examination to assess the severity of the Veteran's left knee disability and an opinion on whether his acquired psychiatric disorder is related to service.

For the period from March 27, 2019, the Veteran's PTSD and Major Depressive Disorder are rated at 100 percent disabling.,Prior to March 27, 2019, the Veteran's PTSD and Major Depressive Disorder were rated at 50 percent disabling.

The Veteran's request to increase the ratings for TBI and PTSD, as well as reopen his claims for service connection of right foot and left foot disabilities, was granted. However, a separate rating for other TBI residuals is remanded.

The Board denied service connection for PTSD and Personality Disorder, finding that there was no evidence of a stressor related to the Veteran's active service and that his current psychiatric conditions were not shown in or related to his military service.

The Board has determined that additional development is needed to obtain the Veteran's private treatment records and to schedule him for a DRO hearing. The claims are being remanded.

The Board has granted service connection for asthma. The claims for an acquired psychiatric disability, obstructive sleep apnea, erectile dysfunction, and hypertension are remanded due to incomplete records and the need for further examination.

The Veteran's PTSD and nocturnal bruxism were granted service connection. The Veteran's high blood pressure claim is remanded for further development.,Service connection was established for PTSD and nocturnal bruxism, but the validity of the hypertension claim remains pending.

The Veteran's appeal for a rating in excess of 30 percent for nephropathy and diabetes mellitus, type II, is dismissed. The Board grants a 70 percent rating for PTSD, effective July 24, 2015, with TDIU and SMC at the housebound rate.