PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) Board decisions

The Veteran's PTSD with alcohol dependence has resulted in significant occupational and social impairment, warranting a 70 percent disability rating since June 6, 2013. The claim for TDIU is granted as of January 1, 2013.

The Veteran's claim for a total disability rating based on individual unemployability due to service-connected PTSD was previously denied by the Board in February 2018, and is now dismissed as collaterally estopped.

The Veteran's acquired psychiatric disability, including PTSD, anxiety, and depression, is found to be related to his active duty service. Service connection for these conditions is granted.

The Board denied an earlier effective date for the award of service connection for PTSD, finding that no application to reopen was received prior to September 30, 2010. The Veteran's claim for a higher initial rating for PTSD and entitlement to TDIU are remanded due to inextricably intertwined nature.

The Veteran's PTSD is currently rated at 50 percent, and the Board has granted a 70 percent rating based on occupational and social impairment with deficiencies in most areas.

The Board has determined that new and material evidence has been received to reopen the claim of service connection for PTSD. The Veteran's acquired psychiatric disability, specifically Bipolar Disorder, is found to be related to his military service.

The Veteran's PTSD is rated at 70 percent, effective from the date of claim. The Board also granted a TDIU for PTSD.

The Veteran's appeals for increased ratings for PTSD and diabetes mellitus type II have been dismissed as the appellant has withdrawn his appeal.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD, is being remanded due to the need for additional medical examination and opinion regarding the onset of his psychiatric conditions.

The Veteran's service-connected PTSD and Alzheimer's disease render him unable to remain alone or function safely without supervision, causing total occupational and social impairment. The Board finds that his service-connected disabilities meet the criteria for special monthly compensation based on need for regular aid and attendance.

The Board has determined that there is insufficient evidence to make a decision on the Veteran's claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, and therefore, the case is being remanded for further development.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded due to the inclusion of VA treatment records dated between February and August 2017 in the claims file. The case will be readjudicated, with all relevant evidence considered.

The Veteran's service-connected PTSD has rendered him unable to secure and maintain substantially gainful employment, warranting a TDIU.

The Veteran's initial claim for higher ratings for type II diabetes mellitus, PTSD, and genital herpes was denied. However, the VA granted service connection for type II diabetes mellitus with an initial 20 percent rating effective December 13, 2010.

The Veteran's PTSD resulted in occupational and social impairment with deficiencies in most areas such as work, family relations, judgment, thinking, or mood from September 18, 2008 to prior to April 23, 2011. The Board granted a 70 percent rating for this period.

The Board found that new and material evidence had been received to reopen the claim for service connection for PTSD, but denied the claim due to a lack of current diagnosis of PTSD.

The Veteran's service-connected PTSD is evaluated at a 70 percent rating, and the Board finds that this level of disability does not warrant an increased rating to 100 percent.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development, including obtaining VA treatment records and scheduling a new VA examination to assess the severity of his PTSD. The TDIU claim is also part of this appeal.

The Veteran's PTSD and carpal tunnel syndrome of the left wrist are currently rated appropriately. The claim for service connection for elbow and shoulder pain is denied as it is part of his existing carpal tunnel syndrome.

The Veteran's service-connected PTSD renders him unable to secure and follow a substantially gainful occupation, warranting a TDIU rating.