PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) Board decisions

The Veteran's acquired psychiatric disability was productive of occupational and social impairment with reduced reliability and productivity for the period prior to July 15, 2010. For the period from July 15, 2010, to April 24, 2012, her disability did not meet the criteria for an evaluation in excess of 50 percent.

The Board has determined that the Veteran meets the criteria for service connection of PTSD, finding it at least as likely as not related to his in-service experiences. The decision is based on credible evidence and a diagnosis from a private psychologist.

The Veteran's appeal to reopen his service connection claims for various conditions has been dismissed due to the appellant's withdrawal of all issues on appeal.

The Veteran's PTSD claim is being remanded for additional development due to the need for a VA psychiatric examination to determine if his current acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD, was caused by service. The examiner will review Ms. Glogau's diagnosis and decide whether it meets the criteria for PTSD based on fear of hostile military or terrorist activity.

The Veteran's service-connected PTSD and other conditions do not prevent him from obtaining or maintaining substantially gainful employment, as his mental health issues are manageable in a solitary work environment.

The Board has granted a 70 percent initial rating for the Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorder (primarily PTSD and bipolar disorder) effective October 26, 2016. The decision also grants TDIU for the period between October 1, 2011, and October 25, 2016.

The Veteran's service-connected PTSD, shrapnel wounds, and hearing loss are found to be so disabling that they prevent him from obtaining or maintaining gainful employment. The TDIU is granted as of August 27, 2010.

The Veteran's PTSD has resulted in total occupational and social impairment, warranting a 100 percent rating prior to June 15, 2016.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for an increased rating for PTSD and his claim for a total disability rating based on individual unemployability (TDIU) due to new evidence being associated with the case after the most recent VA examination in June 2014. The Veteran should be provided with a new, contemporaneous examination regarding his service-connected PTSD.

The Veteran's PTSD resulted in total impairment to occupational and social functioning as of February 1, 2011. The Board granted a 100% evaluation for PTSD based on the severity of symptoms during this period.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD, due to a lack of current diagnosis and no credible evidence linking any diagnosed condition to service.

The Veteran's PTSD with depression has been granted a rating of 70 percent, effective August 26, 2013. The decision is based on the symptoms and impairment described in the VA examination and treatment records.

The Board has remanded the case due to incomplete records and inadequate medical opinions. The Veteran's claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder other than PTSD, glaucoma, and left ear hearing loss is now before the AOJ.

The Board has decided that the Veteran's PTSD should be rated at a higher level than 30 percent, and has ordered additional development to gather more information about his condition.

The Board has dismissed the appeals for service connection for peripheral neuropathy and PTSD as the appellant died during the appeal process.

The Veteran is in need of regular aid and attendance due to his service-connected disabilities, including coronary artery disease, posttraumatic stress disorder, diabetes mellitus, peripheral neuropathy, diabetic retinopathy with glaucoma and cataracts, and other conditions. Special monthly compensation based on the need for aid and attendance has been granted.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including prostate cancer, PTSD, diabetes, tinnitus, and bilateral hearing loss, have rendered him unable to work since June 1, 2011. The Board has ordered additional development to determine the combined impact of these conditions on his employability.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including coronary artery disease, PTSD with major depressive disorder, type 2 diabetes mellitus, tinnitus, and bilateral hearing loss, have rendered him unemployable as of January 19, 2012. The Board granted the claim for total disability rating based on individual unemployability (TDIU) effective from that date.

The Veteran is granted a TDIU for the period from March 10, 2011 due to service-connected PTSD. The Board found that the evidence was in equipoise as to whether the Veteran is unable to secure and follow substantially gainful employment due to his service-connected disability.

The Veteran's claims for specially adapted housing and a special home adaptation grant have been denied as her service-connected disabilities do not meet the legal criteria for these benefits.