PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) Board decisions

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities combine to preclude substantially gainful employment, and he is granted a TDIU.

The Veteran's hypertension has not been found to meet the criteria for a compensable rating.,His sleep apnea claim was denied as he does not have a diagnosed condition of sleep apnea, but rather insomnia related to his service-connected anxiety and depression.

The Veteran is granted a 50 percent disability rating for PTSD prior to October 23, 2013. The effective date of this increased rating remains April 15, 2013.,The Veteran's claim for an earlier effective date for the 100 percent disability rating for Meniere's disease is denied as there was no increase in disability level within one year prior to her claim.

The Board has determined that the Veteran does not have a current diagnosis of PTSD or an acquired psychiatric disability other than PTSD, and his residuals of pneumonia are not service-connected. The evidence does not support the claims for these conditions.

The Board denied the Veteran's request for an earlier effective date of November 9, 2010 for the grant of service connection for PTSD. The decision stated that the earliest possible effective date was the date of the Veteran's petition to reopen his claim in May 2009.

The Veteran's claims for PTSD and obstructive sleep apnea were denied. The Board found that there was no competent evidence linking these conditions to his military service. For the lumbar spine disabilities, a remand is required as the most recent VA examination did not include range of motion findings in accordance with Correia v. McDonald.

The Veteran's PTSD has been rated at 70 percent since August 2, 2011. The Board also granted a TDIU based on the severity of his PTSD and its impact on his ability to work.

The Veteran's PTSD is rated at 70 percent effective July 28, 2015. The appeal for a higher rating prior to that date was denied.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for bilateral hearing loss has been reopened and granted. The Veteran also maintains his TDIU claim, which is pending.

The Veteran's PTSD has resulted in occupational and social impairment with reduced reliability and productivity, warranting a 50% rating.

The Veteran's claim for a higher rating for PTSD is being remanded due to the need to obtain updated VA treatment records and schedule him for a new examination.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's PTSD is related to his military service and grants service connection for this condition.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's service connection claim for PTSD is granted, as there is credible supporting evidence of a personal assault in-service and no clear and convincing evidence to contradict it. The Veteran's personality changes post-service are attributed to this alleged in-service stressor.

The Veteran's PTSD has been rated at 50 percent since July 3, 2012. The rating is granted as the symptoms have resulted in occupational and social impairment with reduced reliability and productivity.

The Veteran claims service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including dissociative disorder, major depressive disorder (MDD), and posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD). The Board has remanded the case due to conflicting diagnoses and need for further examination.

The Veteran is prevented from securing and following substantially gainful employment as a result of his service-connected disabilities, specifically PTSD and right ankle disability.

The Veteran's appeal for increased ratings for PTSD prior to April 3, 2014, and TDIU due to PTSD was denied. The Board found that the symptoms did not meet criteria for a higher rating.

The Board has ordered additional development for the Veteran's claims, including VA examinations to address his cervical spine, right hand, lumbar spine, left lower extremity radiculopathy, and acquired psychiatric disorder (PTSD) claims. The Veteran will be provided with a comprehensive examination to determine the nature and etiology of these conditions.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development, including the issuance of a Statement of the Case (SOC) and scheduling an updated VA examination to assess his current PTSD severity.

The Board has determined that the Veteran is unable to secure and follow a substantially gainful occupation due to his service-connected PTSD, which renders him unemployable.