PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) Board decisions

The Veteran's PTSD is currently rated at 50 percent, and the Board denied his claims for higher ratings. The appeal does not involve service connection via a presumption like PACT Act or Agent Orange.

The Board denied service connection for an acquired psychiatric disability, to include PTSD, and TDIU due to the lack of evidence supporting a relationship between the Veteran's current psychiatric conditions and his military service.

The Veteran's appeals for increased ratings for PTSD, CAD, and bilateral hearing loss have been dismissed as the Veteran withdrew his claims.

The Veteran's service connection claim for PTSD is granted as the evidence shows a current diagnosis of PTSD, a link to an in-service stressor (a personal assault), and credible supporting evidence that the stressor occurred.

The Veteran's service-connected PTSD with major depressive disorder and delusional disorder is rated as 100 percent disabling effective June 1, 2015.

The Veteran's atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease is presumed to have been incurred in service due to exposure to herbicide agents, specifically Agent Orange. Service connection for PTSD is granted with an initial rating of 30 percent.

The Board has remanded several issues related to the Veteran's claims, including service connection for hearing loss, Parkinson's disease, a psychiatric disorder, a sleeping disorder, and PTSD. The issues are being addressed due to insufficient evidence or need for further medical evaluation.

The Veteran's tinnitus claim is denied as it was received more than a year after discharge. The rectum sphincter control disability, GERD, and PTSD claims are granted with increased ratings. The hemorrhoids claim is denied. The right wrist and left wrist disabilities, and headaches claims are remanded.

The Veteran's PTSD has been rated at 30 percent since March 24, 2008. The Board found that the symptoms do not meet or more nearly approximate the criteria for a higher rating under Diagnostic Code 9411.

The Veteran's appeal was denied for an initial compensable rating for bilateral hearing loss, a denial of entitlement to an initial rating in excess of 70 percent for PTSD with depressive disorder prior to August 29, 2016, and the denial of service connection for a respiratory disorder (to include asbestosis).

The Board has granted service connection for major depressive disorder, but remanded the other issues due to missing treatment records and need for further medical opinions. The Veteran's major depressive disorder is found to be aggravated by his service-connected headaches and left leg disability.

The Veteran's PTSD has been granted a rating of 70 percent since February 1, 2013. The issue of an initial rating for lumbar spine IVDS with right lower extremity neurological impairment is remanded. The issue of TDIU is also remanded.

The Veteran's claims for increased PTSD rating, special monthly compensation based on aid and attendance/housebound, and total disability based on individual unemployability are being remanded due to incomplete medical records.

The Veteran's TDIU claim is granted, as he meets the criteria for a total disability rating based on individual unemployability due to service-connected disabilities.

The Board has determined that further development is needed to determine if the Veteran's PTSD is related to his military service, as there are unverified stressors reported by the Veteran.

The Veteran's death was caused by sepsis, with diabetes mellitus contributing substantially to his death. The Board has granted service connection for the cause of the Veteran’s death.

The Veteran's appeal for a higher rating for PTSD with Panic Disorder and for TDIU is being remanded due to unclear diagnoses and the need for further examination.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including PTSD, DJD and knee conditions, make it impossible for him to secure or follow substantially gainful employment. The Board granted a TDIU based on the combined effects of his disabilities.

The Veteran's PTSD and alcohol use disorder have resulted in a schedular rating of 70 percent, but the Board has granted a TDIU due to his unemployability as a result of these conditions.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to the need for further examination and review of the Veteran's PTSD diagnosis under the DSM-V criteria. The issue remains on appeal as service connection is determined based on the merits.