PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) Board decisions

The Veteran's PTSD has been rated at the highest possible disability rating of 100 percent for the entire period on appeal, and he is no longer entitled to a temporary total evaluation based on convalescence due to PTSD.

The Board found that new evidence received since the February 2003 rating decision raised a reasonable possibility of substantiating the claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD, MDD, and psychosis. However, due to lack of supporting evidence regarding the claimed in-service stressors, the Veteran's claims were denied.

The Veteran's claim for an earlier effective date for the grant of service connection for PTSD and dysthymic disorder was denied as no relevant, outstanding service department records were associated with the claims file after the previous final disallowance.,Service connection for tinnitus was not granted as there is no evidence that the condition is related to active duty service.

The Board found that the Veteran's current acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD, was not manifest in service and is not otherwise related to service. The claim for service connection was denied.

The Board has remanded the case for additional development, including a new VA examination to assess the Veteran's PTSD and its impact on his employability. The appeal is now pending again with the Board.

The Veteran's PTSD has been manifested by occupational and social impairment with reduced reliability and productivity, warranting a 50% disability rating from September 22, 2017 forward.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's acquired psychiatric disability is a result of drug abuse during service, specifically his involvement in an assault involving illegal substances. As such, direct service connection cannot be established.

The Veteran's PTSD with depression has been rated at 70 percent, reflecting significant occupational and social impairment.

The Board has granted service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, to include PTSD, due to personal assault during service.

The Veteran's PTSD with depression and panic disorder is rated at 70 percent, effective May 10, 2010. The Board granted a TDIU based on the severity of his service-connected disabilities.

The Board has remanded the case for further development due to new medical evidence not being considered by the VA examiner.

The Veteran's PTSD is rated at 70 percent, effective from April 24, 2008. From September 1, 2009, the Veteran meets criteria for TDIU.

From February 28, 2008 to February 10, 2013, the Veteran's PTSD with depression was productive of occupational and social impairment, with deficiencies in most areas; however, total occupational and social impairment was not shown.,Since February 11, 2013, the Veteran has experienced total occupational and social impairment due to his PTSD.

The Board has remanded the case for further development and an addendum opinion to address the nature and etiology of the Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD.

The Board found that the Veteran's claimed psychiatric and sleep disorders are not related to service, and thus denied his claims.

The Veteran's PTSD has been rated at 50 percent since January 28, 2016 and the Board found that a higher rating is not warranted. Prior to this date, his PTSD was rated at 30 percent.

The Veteran's PTSD resulted in reduced reliability and productivity, warranting a 50 percent evaluation prior to March 28, 2011. The GERD was characterized by persistent symptoms but did not meet the criteria for higher ratings.

The Veteran is found unable to secure or follow a substantially gainful occupation due to his service-connected disabilities, and the TDIU claim is granted.

The Veteran's PTSD was productive of occupational and social impairment with deficiencies in most areas prior to February 11, 2016. After that date, the criteria for a higher rating were not met.

The Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorders, including PTSD and major depressive disorder, are found to be due to in-service stressors involving fear of hostile military or terrorist activity. Service connection is granted.