PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) Board decisions

The Veteran's TDIU claim was denied as his service-connected disabilities did not preclude him from securing or following a substantially gainful occupation.

The Veteran's PTSD is granted with a rating of 50 percent, effective from the date of this decision.

The Veteran's need for higher level of aid and attendance is denied as his service-connected disabilities do not meet the criteria for a higher rate under Section 1114(r) due to lack of anatomical loss or use, blindness, or significant disabilities exceeding the requirements for any of the rates prescribed in this section.

The Board has granted the reopening of the claim for service connection for posttraumatic stress disorder and denied the claim for service connection for diabetes mellitus, type II.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including PTSD, diabetes mellitus, and neuropathy of the extremities, are found to be so severe that they prevent him from securing or following a substantially gainful occupation.

The Veteran's acquired psychiatric disability to include PTSD is granted. Service connection for COPD and migraines are remanded, as well as the issue of special monthly compensation for aid and attendance and/or housebound.

The Veteran's claims for earlier effective dates for tinnitus and PTSD have been denied as there is no evidence of an earlier claim or intent to apply for benefits.,For the remaining issues, including service connection for left knee disability, right knee disability, low back disability, skin rash, and initial compensable rating for bilateral hearing loss, the case has been remanded for further development.

The Veteran's PTSD is related to his service, and the Board has granted service connection for this condition.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, particularly PTSD and CAD, render him unable to secure or follow a substantially gainful occupation.

The Veteran's right knee disorder is characterized by marked knee disability, and he is granted a separate rating of 30 percent from July 30, 2009 forward for the right knee instability. The Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorder to include depression and PTSD is granted an increased rating of 70 percent from February 28, 2011 forward.

The Veteran's PTSD has been granted an initial rating of 100 percent, indicating total occupational and social impairment.

The Veteran's PTSD is granted a 70 percent evaluation, and he is awarded a TDIU based on his service-connected disabilities.

The Board has granted service connection for PTSD and major depressive disorder, but denied service connection for diabetes mellitus, residuals of a stroke, OSA, neuropathy, gastrointestinal disorder, and hiatal hernia. The decision is mixed as some issues were granted while others were not.

The Board denied service connection for PTSD and headaches, finding that the evidence did not support a diagnosis of PTSD. The claim for headaches was remanded.

The Veteran's right ankle disability, acquired psychiatric disorder (including PTSD and MDD), and erectile dysfunction are all granted. The right ankle disability is not service-connected due to lack of a current disability related to service. The acquired psychiatric disorders are service-connected as they are linked to an in-service stressor. The erectile dysfunction is also service-connected as it is proximately due to the Veteran's service-connected acquired psychiatric disorders.

The Board has decided to remand the cases for additional development due to a lack of recent treatment records and an outdated VA examination.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for bilateral hearing loss, an acquired psychiatric disorder (including PTSD), and tinnitus due to new evidence requiring a VA examination.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's service treatment records are missing, and thus remands the case for a VA examination to determine if the Veteran meets the criteria for PTSD or any other psychiatric disorder related to service.

The Veteran's PTSD is currently rated at 50 percent, and the Board has remanded to determine if a higher rating is warranted. Additionally, the TDIU claim is being referred back for further action.

The Veteran's appeal is remanded due to the need for a VA examination to determine the nature and etiology of his claimed acquired psychiatric disorders, including PTSD and depression. Additionally, a new VA audiological evaluation is needed to assess the current severity of his bilateral hearing loss.