PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) Board decisions

The Veteran's service-connected PTSD is found to be at least as likely as not the cause of his current obstructive sleep apnea (OSA).,However, the Veteran's PTSD does not meet the criteria for a higher evaluation than 50 percent.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for PTSD is being remanded due to the need for a new VA examination and consideration of all available evidence.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for prostate cancer, erectile dysfunction, and TDIU due to insufficient evidence regarding his service-connected disabilities.

The Veteran's PTSD is rated at 50 percent, effective November 8, 2014. The VA has granted an increased rating for the initial period of service-connected PTSD.

The Veteran's PTSD is currently rated at 30 percent, and the Board denied a higher rating. The TDIU claim was also denied as there were no indications that the Veteran could not secure or follow substantially gainful employment due to his service-connected disabilities.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disability other than PTSD, memory loss, and TDIU due to lack of substantial compliance with a previous remand directive.

The claim for service connection of the acquired psychiatric disorders, including PTSD, depressive disorder and anxiety disorder is remanded due to new evidence received since the May 2008 Board decision.

The Veteran is granted a total disability rating based on individual unemployability due to service-connected disabilities, with the effective date to be determined by the AOJ.

The Veteran's claim for an increased evaluation of his acquired psychiatric disorder is denied. The Board also remands the claims for service connection for hypertension and TDIU, as they are inextricably intertwined with the PTSD rating issue.

The Board has decided that the Veteran's sleep apnea may be related to his service-connected PTSD, but needs further clarification and evidence. The case is being sent back for an addendum opinion.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's acquired psychiatric disability, including PTSD and major depressive disorder, is related to his service-connected right ear hearing loss and tinnitus. The decision grants service connection for these conditions.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including PTSD and left ankle arthritis, prevent him from securing and maintaining substantially gainful employment due to his physical limitations and mental health issues.

The Veteran's PTSD is rated at 50 percent from June 25, 2009 and increased to 70 percent effective as of that date. The TDIU claim was granted.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including PTSD and psoriasis with vitiligo, render him unemployable for gainful employment consistent with his education and occupational experience. The claim for TDIU is granted.

The Veteran's PTSD is granted as service-connected, and the skin condition claim for tinea versicolor is remanded.

The Veteran's claim for an earlier effective date prior to September 28, 2012 for the grant of service connection for PTSD was denied. The effective date assigned is September 28, 2012, which is the date of the informal claim.

The Veteran's PTSD with depressive symptoms, anxiety, and substance use disorder did not meet the criteria for a higher disability rating as it caused occupational and social impairment but not to such an extent that would warrant a 70% or 100% rating.

The Veteran's initial rating for his psychiatric condition, including PTSD and anxiety disorder, is denied as it does not meet the criteria for a higher rating prior to July 25, 2017. From July 25, 2017, the rating remains at 30 percent due to insufficient evidence of total occupational and social impairment.

The Veteran's PTSD is rated at 70 percent, and he is granted TDIU due to his service-connected PTSD.

The Veteran's appeals for increased ratings on various conditions have been dismissed. The Board has also remanded several issues including service connection claims.