PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) Board decisions

The Veteran's service-connected PTSD resulted in occupational and social impairment with occasional decrease in work efficiency and intermittent periods of inability to perform tasks during significant stress, warranting a 30 percent disability rating prior to November 3, 2016. As of November 3, 2016, the Veteran's PTSD caused reduced reliability and productivity, but did not meet the criteria for a higher rating.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities have been determined to be permanently disabling, allowing for eligibility to Dependents' Educational Assistance (DEA) benefits since March 3, 2008.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for a cervical spine disability has been reopened and granted. The claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder (to possibly include PTSD, depression, anxiety) remains denied.

The Veteran's service-connected PTSD, along with other conditions like marijuana and alcohol dependence, has rendered him unable to secure or follow a substantially gainful occupation. His combined disability rating is at least 80 percent, meeting the criteria for TDIU.

The Board has denied service connection for tinnitus and remanded the issues of reopening service connection claims for low back disorder, prostate disorder, PTSD, and TDIU.

The Board has determined that further development is needed to address the Veteran's claims for service connection of his acquired psychiatric disorders, including PTSD and depressive disorder. The case will be remanded for additional examinations and consideration of new evidence.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, to include PTSD, is denied as there is no current diagnosis of a psychiatric disorder.

The Veteran's PTSD rating and effective date for TDIU are remanded due to the need for additional records and further consideration.

The Board has remanded several issues for further development, including service connection claims and a VA examination to determine the nature and severity of the Veteran's disabilities.

The Board has remanded several issues, including the increased ratings for Parkinson's disease and TDIU. The effective date of service connection for Parkinson’s disease is also under review.

The Veteran's low back disability and PTSD were granted increased ratings, but no more than the current assigned percentages. The TDIU claim was denied.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's appeal is not fully resolved and requires additional development, including obtaining verification of in-service stressors and scheduling a VA examination to determine the nature and etiology of any psychiatric disorders.

The Veteran's initial claim for an increased rating for his service-connected PTSD is being remanded due to the need for a new examination and clarification of certain symptoms.

The Board has remanded several issues related to the Veteran's service-connected right above the knee amputation, including reopening claims for various conditions and obtaining medical records from correctional facilities. The Veteran is also required to undergo a VA examination to assess his current disability status.

The Board found that the award of service connection for PTSD was not improper and did not involve CUE, thus restoring the award. The issues of entitlement to an increased rating for PTSD and entitlement to a TDIU are addressed in the REMAND portion of the decision.

The Veteran's claim for a higher rating for his service-connected PTSD is being remanded due to the need for additional examination and consideration of new evidence.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's claims for service connection are not supported by the evidence of record and have been denied.

The Veteran's claims for increased PTSD rating and TDIU are being remanded due to the need for additional development, including obtaining updated VA treatment records and scheduling a new VA examination.

The Board has restored the service connection for diabetes mellitus, type II, and found that it was a principal cause of death. The Veteran's claim for service connection for his cause of death is granted.

The Veteran's PTSD and major depressive disorder were not found to meet the criteria for a rating in excess of 70 percent, as her symptoms did not result in total occupational and social impairment.