PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) Board decisions

The Veteran's PTSD is currently rated at 50% prior to July 27, 2016 and 70% thereafter. The Board denied an increased rating for PTSD.,An earlier effective date of April 19, 2012 for the grant of service connection for PTSD was denied.

The Veteran's claims for PTSD, Depressive Disorder, and Headache Disability due to MST are granted. The claim for an initial rating greater than 10 percent for tinnitus is denied.,Service connection for PTSD and Depressive Disorder as due to MST is established.

The Veteran's PTSD is rated at 70% from July 3, 2013 to August 29, 2016. The rating for ischemic heart disease remains at 30%. The Veteran's headaches and diabetes are not service-connected.

The Board has determined that new and material evidence was submitted to reopen the claim for service connection of PTSD and depression. The Veteran's current diagnoses of PTSD and depression are at least as likely as not related to his in-service traumatic events, including a motor vehicle accident and basic training grenade incident.

The Board has remanded the case due to the need for additional records and a VA examination to determine if any current psychiatric disorder is related to military service.

The Board has remanded the case due to inadequate examination and incomplete medical records. The Veteran's claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD, is being reviewed with a new VA examination.

The Veteran's PTSD has been rated at 70 percent since September 17, 2012. The rating is based on the severity of his symptoms which include irritability and anger in job interviews and social life, strained familial relationships, difficulty maintaining effective work and social relationships, and suicidal thoughts.

The Veteran's left ear hearing loss and erectile dysfunction are granted service connection. The cervical spine disorder, ischemic heart disease, esophageal disorder, goiter, pituitary gland disorder, and PTSD claims are denied.

The Veteran's bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus have been evaluated based on the severity of their impact, with no higher ratings being warranted.,PTSD was denied as there is no current diagnosis or supporting evidence.

The Board has directed that the Veteran be provided with a VA medical opinion regarding whether his obstructive sleep apnea is caused by or aggravated by his service-connected PTSD. The remand requires consideration of articles submitted in support of the claim.

The Veteran's appeal is remanded due to the need for additional VA examinations and the identification of new claims. The initial compensable rating for service-connected spot on right lung due to asbestos exposure requires further evaluation, and other issues related to heart disorder, posttraumatic stress disorder, stomach disorder, spine and knee problems, and COPD are also raised.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including PTSD, fibromyalgia, and right rhomboid muscle strain, have resulted in total occupational impairment. The Board has granted a TDIU based on the combined rating of his service-connected conditions.

The Veteran's bilateral hearing loss is rated at noncompensable prior to February 4, 2015 and at 10 percent after that date.,PTSD was rated at 30 percent prior to June 13, 2011. The Veteran's PTSD has been found to have caused occupational and social impairment with deficiencies in most areas since June 13, 2011.

The Veteran's claims for increased disability ratings and a temporary total rating have been dismissed as he withdrew his appeals prior to the decision being made.

The Veteran's claim for an effective date of July 24, 2009 for a 40 percent rating for myalgias (claimed as fibromyalgia to include knees, legs, neck, shoulders, arms, back, and joint pain) is granted. The Veteran's claim for a TDIU due to service-connected disabilities is also granted with an effective date of July 24, 2009.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including PTSD and sleep apnea, prevent him from engaging in substantially gainful employment since January 1, 2011.

The Veteran's PTSD is currently rated at 50 percent, which does not meet the criteria for a higher rating. The Board denied both the request for an increased rating and the TDIU claim.

The Veteran's PTSD is granted as service connected. The Veteran does not meet the criteria for treatment purposes for psychosis under 38 U.S.C. § 1702.

The Veteran's claim for PTSD was denied as there is no valid diagnosis of PTSD. The Veteran's unspecified depressive disorder, however, has been found to be service-connected.,The Veteran's left ankle disability received a temporary total rating during his convalescence period from March 18, 2016 to May 31, 2016.

The Veteran's claim for an initial rating in excess of 30 percent for PTSD is remanded due to increased symptoms and the need for updated VA treatment records, a new examination, and a vocational evaluation.