PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) Board decisions

The Veteran's PTSD is rated at 50 percent prior to December 1, 2016 and 70 percent thereafter. The Board found that the Veteran’s impairment from his PTSD more nearly approximated a 70 percent rating since December 1, 2016.

The Board has dismissed the appeal regarding the veteran's claim for service connection for a psychiatric disability, as he withdrew his request. The issue of nonservice-connected pension was denied due to the appellant receiving Social Security Administration (SSA) benefits which made him ineligible for concurrent receipt of VA compensation and pension.

The Board has reopened the Veteran's claim for service connection of PTSD due to new and material evidence submitted, including a lay statement of an in-service stressor. The claim is remanded for further examination.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for a lumbar back condition, bronchitis, and PTSD are remanded due to the need for additional evidence and/or examinations.

The Veteran's PTSD did not result in total occupational and social impairment, thus the initial rating of 30% prior to January 30, 2015, and a subsequent increase to 70% thereafter until June 23, 2016, was denied.

The Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD, is rated at 70 percent for the entire period on appeal. The rating reflects occupational and social impairment with deficiencies in most areas such as work, school, family relations, judgment, thinking, or mood.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection due to insufficient evidence and need for further examination. The issues include back condition, bilateral hearing loss, skin condition (presumed due to Agent Orange exposure), and psychiatric disorder.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for PTSD and MDD secondary to service-connected PTSD have been granted.

The Veteran's PTSD and radiculopathy of the right and left lower extremities have been rated, with some issues granted and others denied. The rating for PTSD was increased to 50 percent in October 2008 and then to 70 percent effective from that date onwards.

The Veteran's PTSD is being remanded for a VA examination to assess the current severity of his condition.

The Veteran's claim for an initial evaluation in excess of 30 percent for PTSD is being remanded due to the submission of additional evidence and the need for a VA examination.

Service connection for PTSD is granted.,An initial disability rating in excess of 20 percent for diabetes mellitus, type II is denied.

The Veteran's appeal for increased ratings for PTSD was dismissed as the Veteran withdrew his appeals for both a rating in excess of 20 percent for painful shrapnel wound scars and an initial compensable rating for linear scars. The Board also denied the Veteran's claim for a higher disability rating for PTSD prior to December 3, 2013.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claim for service connection for a psychiatric disorder due to the need for new medical opinions and examination.

The Board has remanded the case to obtain additional VA treatment records and to schedule a psychiatric examination for an updated rating determination.

The Board has remanded the case due to the need for an addendum medical opinion regarding whether the Veteran's service-connected PTSD, bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus contributed to his cause of death.

The Veteran's claim of service connection for PTSD, lumbar spine disability, obstructive sleep apnea, high blood pressure, and colon disorder is granted. The claims are subject to the laws and regulations governing monetary awards.

The Board has decided to remand the Veteran's claims for increased rating and TDIU due to PTSD. The Veteran will need further examinations to determine his current level of functioning and its impact on his ability to work.

The Veteran's PTSD was rated at 50 percent prior to September 11, 2012. From September 11, 2012, to February 25, 2015, the rating was increased to 70 percent. The decision also granted a TDIU prior to September 23, 2014.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for an effective date earlier than December 3, 2010 for service-connected asbestosis and service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, to include PTSD.