PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) Board decisions

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings for tinnitus and hearing loss, as well as service connection for PTSD, were denied. The maximum schedular rating of 10 percent is assigned for the Veteran's tinnitus. No compensable evaluation was granted for his bilateral hearing loss disability. Service connection for PTSD could not be established based on the evidence provided.

The Veteran's tinnitus is established as service-connected, while his neuropathy and bilateral hearing loss are denied. Service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder (to include PTSD and a depressive disorder) is granted.

The Veteran's claim for a higher rating for PTSD is being remanded due to the need for an updated VA examination.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's PTSD was initially diagnosed during active service and is granting service connection for this condition.

The Veteran's PTSD is rated at 70 percent disabling, effective from November 2013. He also has service-connected hypertension and erectile dysfunction. The Board granted an initial increased disability rating for PTSD.

The Veteran's PTSD is rated at 70 percent, effective March 2, 2011. The Board finds that the Veteran meets the schedular percentage requirements for TDIU and his service-connected disabilities prevented him from engaging in substantially gainful employment.

The Veteran's claims for an increased disability rating for PTSD and a TDIU are being remanded due to the need for updated VA examinations and additional development of employment information.

The Veteran's PTSD has been rated at 100 percent since January 30, 2012. The effective date for this rating is set to that date.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded to the AOJ for proper development of his claims, including consideration of a new VA examination report.

The Veteran has been diagnosed with major depressive disorder, dysthymic disorder, and posttraumatic stress disorder which the Board finds are related to his military service.

The Board has reopened the Veteran's claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD and MDD with symptoms of memory loss. However, a new examination is needed to determine if the Veteran meets the criteria for a diagnosis of PTSD or MDD, and whether these conditions are related to active service.

The Veteran's PTSD resulted in occupational and social impairment with deficiencies in most areas, including work and social relationships. The Veteran was granted a rating of 70 percent for PTSD from March 14, 2011 to April 29, 2015, and in excess of 70 percent from April 30, 2015.

The Board has granted service connection for PTSD, finding that the Veteran's symptoms are related to his military service and granting the benefit of the doubt in favor of the Veteran.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for residuals of frostbite, bilateral hands has been reopened and is now considered. The Board finds that new evidence supports the reopening of this claim.,Service connection for PTSD has been granted based on credible reports of in-service stressors.

The Board has granted the Veteran's claim for TDIU, finding that his service-connected disabilities limit him to sedentary employment. The earlier effective date claim for asthma was withdrawn by the Veteran.

The Veteran's PTSD was rated at 30 percent prior to December 22, 2014 and increased to 50 percent effective that date. The Veteran is entitled to a higher rating for PTSD from December 22, 2014 onwards.

The Veteran's PTSD, along with other service-connected disabilities, renders him unable to secure and maintain substantially gainful employment. The Board grants a TDIU.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's PTSD, anxiety and panic disorder without agoraphobia, and depressive disorder are of service origin and grants service connection for these conditions.

The Board found that the Veteran's prostate cancer residuals with erectile dysfunction were properly reduced from a 100% to a 40% evaluation effective October 1, 2012. The evidence did not show continued active malignancy or recurrence of prostate cancer.

The Veteran is unable to obtain and maintain substantially gainful employment due to his service-connected disabilities, which are rated as a combined rating of at least 70 percent.