PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) Board decisions

The Veteran's bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus are not service-connected.,PTSD was granted a rating of 70 percent effective September 9, 2011.

The Board has ordered a remand to obtain clarification on the extent of the Veteran's employment impact due to PTSD and his other service-connected disabilities from December 19, 2002, to July 5, 2004.

The Veteran withdrew his appeal for an initial disability rating higher than 70 percent for PTSD, resulting in the dismissal of this claim.

The Veteran's claim for PTSD is granted, as the evidence shows a diagnosis of PTSD related to military service.,Service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder other than PTSD (diagnosed as unspecified depressive disorder) is also granted, with the opinion that it is caused by PTSD.

The Board denied an earlier effective date for the grant of service connection for major depressive disorder, finding that October 11, 2012 is the earliest effective date assignable due to the Veteran's withdrawal of her appeal in 2005 based on incorrect information provided by VA.

The Veteran's previously denied skin disorder claim is reopened, and service connection for a lower back disability is granted. Service connection for psychiatric disorders, bilateral hearing loss, and tinnitus are denied.

The Board denied service connection for sleep apnea and other claims, including increased ratings for various disabilities. The Veteran's appeal was also remanded for further action on some issues.

The Veteran's claim for an initial compensable rating for bilateral hearing loss has been denied.,The Veteran’s claims for service connection for a back disability, heart disability, high blood pressure, gastrointestinal disability (claimed as diarrhea), acquired psychiatric disorder (claimed as anxiety, depression, and PTSD), respiratory disability (claimed as breathing problems) to include COPD, left upper quadrant curvilinear calcification (claimed as aortic aneurysm), and enlarged prostate have been remanded for further development.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for a psychiatric disorder other than PTSD, including bipolar disorder and depression, as well as an initial evaluation in excess of 50 percent for PTSD, are remanded due to the need for additional development.

The Veteran's bilateral pes planus is rated at 30 percent prior to April 2015 and 30 percent for the left foot as of April 2015. The Veteran's PTSD was initially denied but later granted a 30 percent rating effective March 2016. Service connection for levoscoliosis (back pain) is remanded.

The Veteran's PTSD with alcohol abuse disorder is rated at 70 percent, effective from the date of the decision.

The Veteran's PTSD has been rated at 70 percent since the effective date of service connection, with significant impairment in work and social functioning.

The Veteran's PTSD has been granted service connection. The lumbar spine condition, including spina bifida, is being remanded for further examination and evaluation.

The Veteran's PTSD is rated at 70 percent prior to January 4, 2004 and from March 22, 2007 to July 15, 2009. The rating for PTSD was denied for periods of April 1, 2004 to April 20, 2006, September 1, 2006 to March 22, 2007, and from October 26, 2010 to October 6, 2014. TDIU was granted for periods prior to January 4, 2004, July 30, 2007 to July 15, 2009, and September 1, 2009 to October 26, 2010.

The Veteran's claim for an evaluation in excess of 30 percent for PTSD is being remanded due to the need for a VA examination and opinion regarding the severity and manifestations of his service-connected PTSD, as well as any additional psychiatric disabilities.

The Veteran's appeal for an increased disability rating in excess of 70 percent for PTSD has been dismissed due to his withdrawal of the appeal.

The Veteran's PTSD is rated at 100 percent effective September 6, 2016. He also received special monthly compensation for housebound status since that date.

The Veteran's PTSD is rated at 70 percent, but not higher. He also receives a grant of TDIU based on his service-connected disabilities.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to unclear findings from a previous VA psychiatric examination, and further clarification is needed regarding whether the Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorder was due to or began during his military service.

The Veteran's appeals for service connection for PTSD, asbestosis, forgetfulness or memory loss, joint pain, and hypertension have been dismissed due to the Veteran withdrawing his appeals prior to promulgation of a decision.