PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) Board decisions

The Veteran's PTSD is rated at 30 percent, which reflects the severity of his symptoms. The Board found that the Veteran’s PTSD causes occasional decrease in work efficiency and intermittent periods of inability to perform occupational tasks.

The Board has dismissed all claims as the Veteran died before a decision could be made.

The Veteran's PTSD has been rated at 70 percent since December 15, 2015. The Board found that the evidence supported a higher rating prior to this date.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for PTSD and Depressive Disorder due to insufficient evidence regarding the validity of his claimed stressors. The case will be returned to VA to attempt to corroborate the Veteran’s reported incidents, and a new VA examination is required to determine if he meets the criteria for PTSD and whether his depressive disorder is related to his service-connected disabilities.

The Veteran's representative withdrew all issues on appeal prior to the Board making a decision.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to insufficient evidence and need for a new examination to assess the current severity of the appellant's PTSD with insomnia.

The Veteran was granted a TDIU effective September 5, 2012 due to his service-connected disabilities. The Board found that the Veteran's service-connected conditions prevented him from securing and following substantially gainful employment prior to April 20, 2012.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection for a low back disability, skin condition (claimed as a skin rash), and PTSD due to incomplete records and unverified stressors.

The Board has reopened the claims for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disability, residuals of sprained finger ligaments and little finger injury of the left hand, and a right foot disability. The claims are remanded to obtain additional medical opinions regarding the etiology of these conditions.

The Board denied service connection for PTSD as there was no verified in-service stressor and the Veteran did not have a current diagnosis of PTSD related to an in-service event.

The Board has granted service connection for tinnitus and PTSD, finding that the Veteran's symptoms are traceable to his military service. For tinnitus, the Board found credible evidence of noise exposure in service leading to current tinnitus. For PTSD, the Board accepted the Veteran's account of sexual assault during service as a stressor, despite conflicting medical opinions.

The Board denied an earlier effective date for service connection of PTSD, finding that the Veteran's claim was filed on December 18, 2013.

The Veteran's PTSD is currently rated at 30 percent, but the Board found that his symptoms do not warrant a higher rating as they are mild and do not interfere with occupational or social functioning.

The Board has remanded the claims of entitlement to a rating in excess of 70 percent for PTSD, service connection for a back disorder, and service connection for bilateral eye condition due to potential new evidence or clarification.

The Veteran's service-connected PTSD has rendered him unable to secure or follow substantially gainful employment, and a TDIU is granted.

The Veteran's claim for an increased rating for PTSD is being remanded due to the need for additional development and consideration of recent medical evidence. The current effective date remains October 5, 2017.

The Veteran's appeal for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder other than PTSD was denied due to lack of new and material evidence. His initial rating for PTSD remains at 70 percent, but he is granted a TDIU.

The Veteran's appeal for an initial rating in excess of 30 percent for muscle tension headaches has been dismissed. The Board also remanded the issues regarding PTSD and TDIU due to their interrelation.

The Veteran's PTSD is rated at 100% disabling, effective May 4, 2017. Effective May 9, 2013, the Veteran has one service-connected disability (PTSD) rated as 100 percent disabling and other service-connected disabilities rated in excess of 60 percent, making him eligible for special monthly compensation at the housebound rate.

The Veteran's claims for a right Achilles tendon disability and PTSD have been denied as there is no evidence of current disabilities related to active service.