PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) Board decisions

The Veteran's PTSD with alcohol abuse in remission prior to June 8, 2017, and in excess of 70 percent thereafter is granted.

The Veteran has been diagnosed with PTSD and the Board finds that this condition is linked to an in-service stressor, thus granting service connection for PTSD.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's claims of service connection for a lumbar spine disability, peripheral neuropathy of the bilateral upper and lower extremities, psychiatric disorder (including PTSD and depression), and dementia are not supported by the evidence. The preponderance of the evidence is against these claims.

The Board found that the appellant's acquired psychiatric disorder and arteriosclerotic heart disease are not attributable to service, including ACDUTRA or INACDUTRA. The claims for service connection were denied.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for PTSD and substance abuse/pain medication addiction, as well as his claim for a higher rating for right knee disability, were denied. The Board also found that the Veteran was not unemployable due to his disabilities.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disability, including PTSD and depressive disorder, has been granted. As a result, the appeal is dismissed.

The Veteran's major depressive disorder, characterized as PTSD and anxiety, has been rated at 70 percent since the beginning of the appeal period.,For migraine headaches, the Veteran is now rated at 50 percent after November 28, 2014.

The Board has granted the Veteran's claims for service connection for a neck disability, chronic fatigue, joint pain, and gastrointestinal symptoms. The Veteran is not shown to have or have had visceral leishmaniasis. Joint pain and chronic fatigue are considered as manifestations of his service-connected hepatitis C.

The Veteran's PTSD is manifested by mild depression and anxiety, irritability, occasional nightmares and sleep disturbances. The disability results in no worse than occasional decreases in work efficiency and generally satisfactory functioning.

The Veteran's PTSD, bipolar disorder, and depression have been rated at a total disability rating (100%) since September 23, 2013.,The Veteran is seeking a TDIU based on his service-connected psychiatric disorders.

The Veteran's appeals for increased ratings and service connection were withdrawn. The claim of entitlement to special monthly compensation based on the need for aid and attendance was denied.

The Veteran withdrew his appeal for all issues.

The Veteran's PTSD is rated at 70 percent and the Board has determined that a remand for further development, including an additional VA examination, is necessary.

The Veteran's PTSD has been rated at 50 percent disabling, and the Board finds that a higher rating is warranted based on her symptoms of occupational and social impairment with reduced reliability and productivity.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's claims for PTSD, bilateral eye disability, and bilateral foot disability need further development due to missing records and incomplete evaluations. The case is being remanded for additional examinations and consideration.

The Board has granted the Veteran's claim for service connection for PTSD, and as a result of this grant, other acquired psychiatric disorders are also considered to be related to his active service.

The Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorder, specifically PTSD and anxiety disorder, is currently rated at 50 percent. The Board has determined that the evidence supports a higher rating of 70 percent based on occupational and social impairment with deficiencies in most areas.

The Veteran's PTSD with substance abuse and dependence was rated at 50 percent prior to June 1, 2011. From June 1, 2011 through September 29, 2011, the Veteran's symptoms warranted a rating of 70 percent.

The Board dismissed the issue of whether new and material evidence has been received to reopen the claim for PTSD.,Service connection for Vascular Parkinsonism, claimed as Parkinson's disease, including secondary to in-service exposure to herbicide agents, was denied.

The Veteran's PTSD has resulted in occupational and social impairment with deficiencies in most areas, such as work, school, family relations, judgment, thinking, or mood. The Board finds that a rating of 70 percent is appropriate for the entire appeal period.