PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) Board decisions

The Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorder, diagnosed as unspecified anxiety disorder, is granted service connection because it is caused by his chronic pain from his service-connected disabilities. A 10 percent rating for the low back scar is also granted.

The Veteran is granted a total disability rating for compensation based on individual unemployability (TDIU) due to his service-connected disabilities, including PTSD and left wrist conditions.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for bilateral hearing loss was denied, while his claim for an initial evaluation of 70 percent for PTSD was granted.

The Veteran's claim for a higher rating for his service-connected PTSD is being remanded due to the need for additional development, including obtaining updated medical records and scheduling a VA examination.

The Veteran's application to reopen the claim of entitlement to service connection for PTSD was received by VA on September 18, 2013. The Board denied an effective date prior to this date as there was no indication of appeal from previous denials.

The Board has decided to remand the cases for further examination and investigation due to concerns about the accuracy of previous examinations, the Veteran's testimony regarding his PTSD symptoms, and the lack of documentation regarding the discontinuance of VR&E Services.

The Veteran's PTSD and major depressive disorder are related to his initial active duty training (ACDUTRA) military service, and the Board has granted service connection for these conditions.

The Veteran's PTSD caused significant social and occupational impairment, but did not meet the criteria for a disability rating in excess of 70 percent prior to January 28, 2012.

The Board has remanded the claims of service connection for schizoaffective disorder, PTSD, and individual unemployability due to a lack of STRs and personnel records. The Veteran's psychiatric disability is alleged to have originated during his time in-service.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to insufficient evidence regarding the nature and etiology of the Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorders, including PTSD. The case is sent back for further examination.

The Veteran's claims for increased rating and earlier effective date for service connection of PTSD are being remanded due to the need for updated medical examination.

The Veteran's PTSD is rated at 70 percent effective July 24, 2012. He also received a TDIU and service connection for sleep apnea as secondary to his PTSD.

The Veteran's PTSD, major depression, and panic disorder have been rated at 50 percent since November 13, 2008. The Board found that the evidence did not support a higher rating due to occupational and social impairment with reduced reliability and productivity.

The Board has determined that further development is needed for the Veteran's claims of service connection for hypertension and gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). The examination should determine if these conditions are related to service or secondary to PTSD.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for PTSD with depression was granted, effective February 15, 2008. The decision is based on the new evidence received after his initial claim and VA examination.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for hepatitis C was denied in an August 2006 rating decision. The RO determined that the evidence did not establish a relationship between the condition and any in-service risk factors.,The Veteran's claim for earlier effective date for PTSD prior to March 10, 2006 is dismissed as untimely filed.,The Veteran's claim for an increased rating for PTSD remains pending. The RO will schedule him for a VA examination to determine the current severity and manifestations of his service-connected PTSD.

The Veteran's PTSD is rated at 50 percent disabling, effective from May 11, 2017. His left tibia and fibula residuals are also rated at 30 percent disabling. The combined effect of these conditions has rendered the Veteran unable to secure or follow substantially gainful employment.

The Veteran's claim for an earlier effective date for the grant of service connection for PTSD is denied as there was no pending claim prior to May 18, 2012.

The Veteran's service-connected acquired psychiatric disorders are being remanded for further evaluation due to the need for updated medical records and a new VA examination.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities do not render him in need of regular aid and attendance or confine him substantially to his dwelling and immediate premises, thus denying special monthly compensation benefits.