PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) Board decisions

The Veteran's PTSD and major depressive disorder with alcohol abuse and cannabis abuse are rated at 70 percent, effective November 21, 2009. The claim for a TDIU is granted but the effective date remains September 25, 2013.

The Veteran's PTSD symptoms have been manifested, at worst, by occupational and social impairment with deficiencies in most areas. Total occupational and social impairment was not shown.

The Veteran's service-connected GAD with agoraphobia and PTSD is rated at 70 percent since October 20, 2017. The Board found that the symptoms warrant this rating based on occupational and social impairment.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disability, to include PTSD and as secondary to service-connected asbestosis, is being remanded due to the need for additional evidence and a medical opinion.

The Veteran's PTSD and mood disorder are rated at 50% effective November 20, 2017. The rating is based on the severity of symptoms and their impact on daily functioning.

The Board has found that the Veteran experienced a facial fracture in service and granted service connection for residuals of a facial fracture. The other issues remain pending.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection for depression as secondary to coronary artery disease (CAD), a rating in excess of 10 percent for CAD, and a rating in excess of 30 percent for PTSD due to incomplete information from VA treatment records. The Veteran's mental health condition is unclear, and an addendum opinion is needed to determine if he has a separate diagnosis of depression or if it is part of his PTSD.

The Veteran's claim for a higher rating for adjustment disorder with depressed mood (claimed as PTSD) is being remanded due to the need for additional development of his VA medical records.

The Veteran's claim for PTSD was granted with a rating of 70 percent effective June 17, 2015. The claim for bilateral flat feet and degenerative disc disease of the lumbar spine were denied.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for bilateral hearing loss and an acquired psychiatric disorder (to include PTSD) due to lack of evidence linking these conditions to his military service.

The Veteran's PTSD to include adjustment disorder and anxiety depressive disorder is rated at 70 percent since September 20, 2017. The rating remains subject to the laws and regulations governing the payment of monetary benefits.

The Veteran's PTSD is currently rated at 30 percent, the maximum schedular rating available. The evidence does not support a higher rating based on his symptoms and functional impairment.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for bilateral hearing loss, tinnitus, and PTSD due to a lack of current disability diagnoses. The evidence does not support a finding that the Veteran had these conditions during or in proximity to his active duty.

The Veteran's service-connected PTSD with major depression is rated at 70 percent, and he meets the criteria for a TDIU based on his service-connected disabilities.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded due to the need for additional VA treatment records and a contemporaneous VA examination of her PTSD.

The Veteran's claims for higher ratings for PTSD and fractured little finger, as well as service connection for hair loss and bilateral knee pain have been denied. The case is REMANDED to obtain additional medical records and schedule the Veteran for a VA examination.

The Veteran's PTSD is rated at 50 percent, and her claim for TDIU remains pending. The Board finds that the evidence supports a finding of reduced reliability and productivity due to PTSD.

The Board has determined that new and material evidence has been received to reopen the claim of service connection for PTSD, and it is now granted based on the evidence showing a diagnosis of PTSD related to military sexual trauma in service.

The Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorder (PTSD and MDD) is found to be due to his military service. The RO granted a rating of 60 percent for IHD effective July 27, 2011.

The Veteran's PTSD with MDD prior to September 1, 2006 resulted in occupational and social impairment with reduced reliability and productivity. The Board found that the disability warranted a rating of 50 percent.