PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) Board decisions

The Veteran's claim for PTSD was initially denied in 2004 due to lack of verified stressor. After new evidence was associated with the file, including military records and VA treatment records from April 2000, service connection for PTSD was granted effective January 22, 2008. The Board found that an earlier effective date is warranted based on newly associated service department records.

The Veteran's PTSD is currently rated at 50 percent, and the Board has remanded to determine if a higher rating is warranted.

For the period from March 6, 2009 to June 21, 2011, the Veteran was not found unemployable due to his service-connected disabilities.,Beginning June 22, 2011, the Veteran is granted a TDIU on an extraschedular basis.

The Veteran's PTSD is rated at a 50 percent disability rating for the period prior to October 9, 2015. The Board found that her symptoms of reduced reliability and productivity due to PTSD, sleep impairment, hypervigilance, avoidance, panic attacks, and mildly impaired judgment are more severe than what was previously determined.

The Board has reopened the previously denied claims of service connection for PTSD and a psychiatric disorder, other than PTSD. However, these claims are still pending as they need further examination to determine if the Veteran's current conditions are related to his military service.

The Board has dismissed the Veteran's claims for service connection for glaucoma associated with diabetes mellitus, type II and PTSD due to his death during the appeal process.

The Veteran's appeals for an increased disability rating for PTSD and TDIU have been dismissed as he withdrew his appeal prior to the Board making a decision.

The Veteran's PTSD and depressive disorder claims are being remanded for further evaluation, including a new VA examination. The TDIU claim is also being deferred until the PTSD and depressive disorder claims are resolved.

The Veteran's PTSD with unspecified depressive disorder symptoms did not cause the level of impairment required for a disability rating of 100 percent, and therefore his claim for a higher rating is denied.

The appeals seeking a schedular rating in excess of 30 percent for PTSD, service connection for diabetes, and service connection for diabetic neuropathy of the facial area, right and left upper extremities, and right and left lower extremities are dismissed. Service connection for tinnitus is granted.

The Board has determined that additional development is needed to fully adjudicate the Veteran's claims, including obtaining SSA records and VA treatment records. The Veteran will be provided with VA examinations for his claimed disabilities.

The Board has remanded the case due to a lack of specific retroactive opinion regarding the Veteran's service-connected disabilities prior to January 19, 2012. The claim for TDIU on an extraschedular basis is referred to the Director of Compensation and Pension Services.

The Veteran's claim for increased ratings for PTSD is being remanded due to the need for additional development and consideration of new evidence.

The Board dismissed the appeal for service connection of an unspecified respiratory condition due to asbestos exposure. The Veteran's claim for a higher evaluation for PTSD and TDIU was remanded.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities did not prevent him from securing and maintaining substantially gainful employment during the appeal period.

The Veteran's right shoulder, left shoulder, right knee, and left knee disabilities are denied as service connection is not warranted.,The Veteran's sleep apnea is denied as it is not proximately due to or aggravated by his PTSD.,The Veteran's bilateral blepharitis and early cataracts are denied as they are not etiologically related to service.

The Veteran's PTSD is granted as service-connected due to in-service stressors related to his fear of hostile military or terrorist activity while serving in the Republic of Vietnam.

The Board has granted service connection for PTSD, TMJ as secondary to PTSD, and IBS as secondary to PTSD. The decision resolves doubt in favor of the Veteran.

The Veteran's PTSD has been rated at 70% since July 19, 2018 and a total rating is granted effective June 7, 2019. The issue of TDIU prior to that date is remanded.

The Board has decided that the Veteran's PTSD warrants a remand for further evaluation due to the passage of time and changes in his condition. The TDIU claim is also remanded as it was not adequately addressed.