PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) Board decisions

The Veteran's appeal for a compensable rating for bilateral hearing loss is dismissed. The Board has remanded the issues of increased ratings for diabetes mellitus, type II and PTSD with generalized anxiety disorder, as well as the TDIU claim.

The Veteran's PTSD service connection claim is granted, and his allergic rhinitis rating is increased to 10 percent. The hypertension rating is restored.

The Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD and depressive disorder, is rated at 70 percent from June 12, 2014. This rating is granted based on the severity of symptoms such as panic attacks, impaired impulse control, and difficulty in establishing effective relationships.

The Veteran's claim for a TDIU prior to August 30, 2016 is granted as his service-connected disabilities meet the schedular criteria and render him unable to engage in substantially gainful employment.

The Veteran's claim for an earlier effective date for the establishment of service connection for PTSD is granted. The motion seeking revision of a November 2004 rating decision on the basis of clear and unmistakable error (CUE) is dismissed as moot. The appeal for an earlier effective date for a 100% rating for PTSD prior to August 2, 2010 and for Dependents Education Assistance (DEA) benefits is remanded.

The Board has granted service connection for PTSD. The remaining claims of service connection for multiple joint arthritis, bilateral hearing loss, sleep apnea, diabetes mellitus type II, peripheral neuropathy of the upper and lower extremities, and organic impotence are remanded due to outstanding VA treatment records.

The Board denied reopening the claim for service connection of a back condition and denied an initial rating in excess of 30 percent for PTSD. The Veteran's symptoms did not meet criteria for higher ratings.

The Veteran's ratings for his right shoulder disorder and PTSD are being remanded due to insufficient evidence of current severity.

The Veteran's death was not service-connected, but the Board has remanded to determine if his PTSD aggravated hypertension or caused interstitial pulmonary fibrosis.

The Veteran's appeal is remanded for further evaluation of his PTSD and skin disability, as well as the TDIU claim. The current rating for PTSD remains at 50 percent.

The Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorder was aggravated during his second period of active duty service. Service connection is granted for this condition.

The Veteran's claim for an initial disability rating in excess of 30 percent for ischemic heart disease (IHD) prior to December 28, 2011, and a disability rating in excess of 60 percent thereafter is denied. The effective date for the grant of service connection for posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is granted as June 19, 2007, but no earlier. The claim for an earlier effective date for service connection for ischemic heart disease (IHD) is also denied.

The Veteran's appeal for an initial rating in excess of 70 percent for PTSD and SMC based on aid and attendance was denied. The Board found that the evidence did not support total social impairment due to PTSD, but rather a finding of occupational impairment.

The Veteran withdrew her appeals regarding the initial increased rating for PTSD and TDIU.

The Board has granted service connection for Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) as the Veteran's current diagnosis is related to an in-service stressor, which was corroborated by his personnel records and other supporting evidence.

The Veteran's PTSD symptoms have resulted in total occupational and social impairment beginning January 9, 2012. Prior to this date, the evidence does not support a higher evaluation.

The Veteran's service-connected PTSD with alcohol dependence in partial remission is currently rated at 30 percent, and the Board finds that this rating adequately reflects his symptoms and impairment.

The Veteran's PTSD is related to his service in Iraq, and the Board has granted service connection for PTSD.

The Veteran's claim for an increased evaluation of PTSD was denied. The Board found that the Veteran’s PTSD symptoms did not warrant a higher than 50 percent rating. The claims for service connection for bilateral foot disorder and skin disorder are remanded to obtain additional medical records and conduct further examinations.

The Board has denied requests for earlier effective dates for the grants of service connection for PTSD, left ankle disability, and tinnitus. The right knee disability was granted with an effective date of November 24, 2015, but the Veteran requested a prior effective date. The case is remanded to issue a Statement of the Case on this matter.