PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) Board decisions

The Veteran's PTSD, bilateral hearing loss, and prostate cancer residuals are all granted with specific ratings. The claim for service connection of tremors is remanded.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for peripheral vascular disease of the bilateral lower extremities is granted, and his PTSD rating is increased to 70 percent effective from May 18, 2017. Other claims are dismissed.

The Board has found that additional development is necessary prior to final adjudication of the issues on appeal, including obtaining outpatient treatment records and providing a VA examination.

The Board has dismissed all issues of service connection and rating for the Veteran's conditions due to his death prior to a final decision.

The Veteran's PTSD and right shoulder condition were both denied as the severity, frequency, and duration of their symptoms did not meet the criteria for a higher disability rating.

The Veteran's claims of service connection for psychiatric disability and gynecological disability have been remanded due to the need for additional medical opinions regarding the nature and etiology of these conditions.

The Board has decided to remand two issues: one regarding the right hand fracture and another regarding PTSD. The Veteran's claims will be reviewed again after additional development, including obtaining medical records and scheduling an examination.

The Veteran's posttraumatic tension headaches are rated as 50 percent disabling prior to April 14, 2015.,The Veteran is granted a TDIU effective from April 30, 2014.

The appeal for an earlier effective date for DEA under Chapter 35 is dismissed. The Veteran's PTSD with a history of alcohol dependence, in remission, results in occupational and social impairment but not to the extent warranting a higher rating.

The Veteran's PTSD is granted at a 70 percent rating prior to June 2, 2018. The appeal for higher ratings and effective date issues are denied.

The Veteran's claim for service connection of an acquired psychiatric disorder, specifically post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and anxiety disorder, has been granted. However, the appeal is dismissed as the full benefit sought has already been provided.

The Veteran's claim for service connection of PTSD was granted on January 20, 2011. The effective date is set to the day the claim was received.

The Veteran's appeal for a higher disability rating for PTSD was dismissed because he withdrew his appeal, indicating satisfaction with the current 30 percent rating.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection due to new and material evidence having been received. The issues of service connection for bilateral shin splints, lumbar spine disorder, left ankle disorder, bilateral plantar fasciitis, and an acquired psychiatric disorder (including PTSD, anxiety disorder, and anger disorder) are now before the Board.

The Veteran's service-connected coronary artery disease requires regular aid and attendance of another person, as he is unable to perform daily activities safely due to his condition.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for obstructive sleep apnea and an acquired psychiatric disorder are remanded due to the need for additional medical opinions.

All issues related to knee arthritis and diabetes mellitus are remanded for further development. The Veteran's hypertension is granted as secondary to his service-connected diabetes. Service connection for diabetic nephropathy is granted with an effective date of December 6, 2016.

The Veteran's PTSD symptoms were found to be consistent with occupational and social impairment, warranting a 30 percent rating for the period from January 15, 2014 to February 14, 2019.

The Board denied service connection for PTSD, cervical spine disability, lumbar spine disability, and headaches due to lack of timely notice of disagreement.

The Board has decided that a higher rating for PTSD is needed and has ordered further examination to determine the current severity of the condition.