PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) Board decisions

The Veteran's PTSD is currently rated at 70 percent, effective July 2, 2015. The symptoms have caused significant occupational and social impairment.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorder, to include PTSD, is not etiologically related to his active military service.

The Board has remanded the case due to ongoing employment issues and the need for additional SSA records. The Veteran's TDIU claim is being returned for further development.

The Veteran's PTSD is currently rated at 70 percent effective August 13, 2016. His hypertension remains at a 10 percent rating.,There is no current diagnosis of a headache condition or right hand disability.

The Board has granted service connection for tinnitus and an increased rating to 70 percent for PTSD with MDD, finding that the Veteran's symptoms meet the criteria for a 70 percent disability rating. Service connection for hypertension was not addressed as it is being remanded.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for PTSD was reopened, and the Board expanded his claim to include any acquired psychiatric condition. The case is now remanded for further evidentiary development.

The Board has ordered a remand to obtain updated treatment records and schedule the Veteran for a VA examination. The examiner is asked to provide opinions on whether any diagnosed psychiatric disorders are related to service, caused by or aggravated by service-connected disabilities.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for a psychiatric disorder, to include PTSD and depression, has been reopened. Service connection is granted for tinnitus.

The Veteran's PTSD is rated at 70 percent disabling prior to November 2, 2016. The Board has granted a TDIU based on the severity of his service-connected PTSD.

The Veteran's service-connected PTSD does not meet the criteria for a compensable rating as his symptoms do not interfere with occupational or social functioning and are not severe enough to require continuous medication. The Veteran is also not found unemployable due to PTSD.

The Veteran's PTSD is currently assigned a 70 percent evaluation, the highest available rating under Diagnostic Code 9411. This reflects his occupational and social impairment with deficiencies in most areas due to symptoms such as suicidal ideation, obsessional rituals, depression affecting ability to function independently, impaired impulse control, neglect of personal appearance and hygiene, difficulty adapting to stressful circumstances, and inability to establish effective relationships.

The Veteran's PTSD has been rated at 50 percent since June 18, 2013. The Board finds that the evidence shows significant impairment in occupational and social functioning due to symptoms such as depressed mood, anxiety, difficulty establishing effective work and social relationships, and suicidal ideation.

The Veteran's appeal has been dismissed due to his death.

The Veteran's PTSD is rated at 70 percent, effective January 12, 1995. His depression is not separately service-connected.

The Veteran's PTSD claim is being remanded for additional development, including a new VA examination to assess his current level of disability. The TDIU claim is also being remanded due to its inextricably intertwined nature with the increased rating claim.

The Veteran's PTSD is currently rated at 70 percent, and the Board has denied an increased rating. The appeal for a TDIU remains pending.

The Board has remanded the case due to an inadequate VA examination and a need for further development regarding whether the Veteran's obstructive sleep apnea is related to service or aggravated by his PTSD.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities did not render him unable to secure and maintain substantially gainful employment prior to April 15, 2009. The Board denied the claim for a total disability rating based on unemployability due to service-connected disabilities (TDIU) prior to that date.

The Veteran withdrew his appeals for both PTSD service connection and the administrative decision concerning line of duty.

Essential hypertension is granted as a result of service connection due to its onset within one year after separation from active duty.,Service connection for sleep apnea is denied because the evidence does not establish a nexus to service. However, essential hypertension is presumed incurred in service.,Asthma to include service-connected chronic bronchitis is granted with a 30% rating from June 26, 2012 to January 24, 2013.