PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) Board decisions

The Veteran's claim for an initial rating in excess of 50 percent for PTSD was denied, and his TDIU claim was also denied.,The Board found that the Veteran does not meet the criteria for a higher rating due to occupational and social impairment with reduced reliability and productivity.

The Veteran withdrew his appeal for an increased rating for PTSD prior to the issuance of a decision. As a result, the appeal is dismissed.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for sleep apnea has been granted. The appeal regarding the rating of PTSD and major depressive disorder, as well as the TDIU prior to July 12, 2017, is being remanded.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims of service connection for a low back disability and an acquired psychiatric disorder due to insufficient evidence regarding the nature and etiology of these conditions. The Veteran is required to undergo VA examinations to determine if his current disabilities are related to his military service.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to insufficient evidence regarding the current severity of the Veteran's PTSD. The Veteran will need to provide information about his treatment providers and outstanding VA medical records, after which he will be scheduled for a VA examination to assess his PTSD.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's service-connected conditions, including PTSD and coronary artery disease, make him unable to secure or follow a substantially gainful occupation.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities have prevented him from securing or following substantially gainful employment since December 12, 2011. The Board has determined that the criteria for TDIU are met as of this date.

The Veteran's PTSD was rated at 30 percent prior to the remand, and after considering all evidence, it is now rated at 50 percent.

The Veteran's PTSD has been rated at 70 percent prior to September 28, 2015. The Board also granted TDIU based on the severity of his PTSD.

The Board has granted an effective date of October 30, 2007 for the award of service connection for PTSD. The original claim was filed on August 20, 2006 and denied in May 2007 due to lack of a DSM-IV diagnosis. However, the Veteran's PTSD was diagnosed on October 30, 2007 and linked to his military service stressors.

The Veteran's claims for an increased rating for hepatitis C and service connection for a psychiatric disorder secondary to his hepatitis C are being remanded due to the need for additional examinations and development.

The Veteran's PTSD and CAD are granted at the 70% and 100% disability ratings, respectively, effective August 3, 2010.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for a sleep disorder was reopened and granted. Service connection for OSA is also granted.,An effective date prior to July 8, 2014, for the grant of a 50 percent rating for PTSD is denied.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD, and for an initial evaluation in excess of 20 percent for diabetes mellitus. The Veteran needs to provide more details about his stressors and undergo medical examinations to determine the nature and etiology of any current acquired psychiatric disorders and the severity of his diabetes.

The Veteran's PTSD with major depressive disorder is granted at a 70 percent rating, effective from the date of her claim. Service connection for a low back disability is also granted.

The Veteran's PTSD is rated at a 70 percent rating effective April 7, 2017. Prior to this date, the disability was rated as 50 percent.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for PTSD is granted, and the case is remanded to obtain a new VA psychiatric examination.

The Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorders, including PTSD and bipolar disorder, are connected to his military service.

The Veteran was granted service connection for schizophrenia, but denied service connection for urinary disability and PTSD.

The Board has granted service connection for recurrent prostatitis and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Recurrent prostatitis was initially manifested during service, while PTSD is linked to a specific in-service stressor. Service connection is established based on direct evidence.