PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) Board decisions

The Veteran's claim for service connection for PTSD was reopened due to the submission of new and material evidence. Service connection is now granted.,The issue of a higher disability rating for psoriasis remains pending as it requires further examination.

The Veteran's claim for an increased rating in excess of 10 percent for his scar left leg, unstable, residuals of puncture wound is denied.,The previously denied claim for service connection for arthritis, left elbow, now claimed as an elbow condition has been reopened due to the submission of new and material evidence. However, it remains denied.,The previously denied claim for service connection for thyroid disorder, now claimed as thyroid cancer, has been reopened due to the submission of new and material evidence. It remains denied.,The previously denied claim for service connection for back disability, to include as secondary to service-connected disability, has been reopened due to the submission of new and material evidence. It remains denied.,The previously denied claim for service connection for hypertension, to include as secondary to service-connected disability, has been reopened due to the submission of new and material evidence. It remains denied.,The Veteran's claim for service connection for PTSD is denied.,The Veteran's claim for service connection for diabetes is denied.

The Veteran's appeal for service connection for a psychiatric disorder, including PTSD, anxiety, and depression, has been dismissed due to his death.

The Veteran's PTSD has been rated at 50 percent since August 2014, and the Board found that his symptoms do not warrant a higher rating. The Veteran maintains a full-time job as a truck driver.

The Veteran's claim for an effective date prior to October 16, 2012, for the award of SMC based on his spouse's need for aid and attendance was denied as there is no evidence showing that his spouse required regular aid and assistance with daily self-care tasks before this date.

The Veteran's PTSD symptoms prior to April 1, 2016 did not meet the criteria for a disability rating in excess of 30 percent. After April 1, 2016, his symptoms warranted a 50 percent disability rating.

The Board has denied a temporary total rating for major depression with anxiety features and remanded the issue of service connection for PTSD.

The Veteran's PTSD symptoms have been rated at 30 percent since December 10, 2013. The Board has now granted a higher rating of 50 percent for the entirety of the appeal period, based on increased impairment in social and occupational functioning.

The Veteran's PTSD is currently rated at 70 percent, and the Board denied an increased evaluation. For the period from June 7, 2012 to January 21, 2015, the Veteran was granted a TDIU based on his service-connected disabilities.

The Veteran's appeal includes multiple issues related to his service-connected PTSD, as well as claims for various other disabilities. The Board has determined that further development is necessary due to the need for updated medical examinations and opinions regarding the severity of PTSD and the etiology of asthma.

The Board denied service connection for various conditions including bilateral knee disorder, vision decrease, sleep apnea, heart murmur, anxiety, PTSD, and headaches as the evidence did not support a current diagnosis of any of these conditions during or after service.

The Veteran's PTSD was granted service connection effective July 16, 2007. The rating for PTSD has been increased to 50% effective July 16, 2007; 70% effective March 24, 2009; and 100% effective April 23, 2009.

The Veteran's PTSD with major depression is rated at 70 percent from October 3, 2011 to October 7, 2014 and remains at that rating thereafter. The evidence shows significant impairment in most areas due to symptoms such as anxiety, depressed mood, panic attacks, thoughts of suicide, chronic sleep impairment, and difficulty in establishing and maintaining effective work and social relationships.

The Veteran's appeal involves multiple issues related to service connection and disability ratings for various conditions. The Board has found that a 30 percent rating is warranted for IBS throughout the appeal period, but other claims are remanded for further examination and opinion.

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

The Veteran's appeal on the issue of an increased rating for cervical disc disease has been dismissed. The Board has also remanded the issues of service connection for PTSD and adjustment disorder with depressed mood.

For the period prior to August 24, 2015, the Veteran's PTSD is rated at 50 percent and denied a higher rating.,For the period from August 24, 2015 onwards, the Veteran's PTSD is rated at 70 percent and denied a higher rating.

The Veteran's PTSD and major depressive disorder have been rated at 70 percent for the entire period on appeal, due to significant occupational and social impairment.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for PTSD is reopened due to the submission of new and material evidence. The case is remanded for a VA examination to determine the nature and etiology of any current acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD.

The Veteran's migraines are rated at 50% effective December 2, 2010. The PTSD claim is remanded for further development.