PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) Board decisions

The Veteran's PTSD is rated at 70 percent, effective July 30, 2010. The evaluation for lumbosacral strain was increased to 20 percent effective July 31, 2014.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder and PTSD, finding that there is no evidence of a current diagnosis or etiological link to her active duty service.

The Veteran's PTSD with secondary depression has been rated at 70 percent since January 26, 2011. The Board finds that the current rating adequately reflects the severity of his disability for this period.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities do not render him unable to secure or follow substantially gainful employment.

The Veteran's PTSD resulted in occupational and social impairment with reduced reliability and productivity, warranting a 70% evaluation.

The Veteran's appeal for service connection of a liver condition was withdrawn. The Board denied the claim for an initial rating in excess of 30 percent for PTSD, finding that his symptoms did not meet or approximate the criteria for a higher evaluation.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for BPH was denied as there is no evidence of a link between the condition and his military service.,For left foot dermatitis, the Veteran has not provided any symptoms or treatment related to this condition during the appeal period.

The Board has determined that a remand is necessary to obtain additional medical opinions and evidence in order to properly adjudicate the Veteran's claim for service connection for an acquired psychological disability, claimed as PTSD.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including coronary artery disease and posttraumatic stress disorder, have rendered him unable to use his lower extremities without the aid of braces, crutches, canes, or a wheelchair. The RO is directed to review the evidence and determine if he meets the criteria for specially adapted housing or a special home adaptation grant.

The Veteran's PTSD is currently rated at 70 percent, effective from February 1, 2016. The Board found that the Veteran did not meet criteria for a higher rating prior to this date and granted service connection for lumbosacral strain.

The Veteran's PTSD and depression claims are being remanded for additional development, including a new VA examination to assess the current state of her disabilities. The TDIU claim is also being remanded due to its inextricably intertwined nature with the PTSD and depression claims.

The Veteran's PTSD and depressive disorder have been rated at 50 percent since July 27, 2010. Since March 7, 2017, the rating has increased to 70 percent. The Board finds that his symptoms more closely approximate occupational and social impairment with deficiencies in most areas.

The Veteran's appeal is remanded due to the need for a current VA examination and updated treatment records.

The Veteran's PTSD resulted in occupational and social impairment, with deficiencies in most areas, but did not result in total occupational and social impairment. The Veteran is granted a 70 percent rating for PTSD.

The Board has reopened the Veteran's claim for service connection for PTSD and found that new evidence supports a current diagnosis of PTSD related to his military service. Service connection is granted.

For the period prior to August 23, 2012, the Veteran's PTSD symptoms did not meet the criteria for a rating in excess of 50 percent.,From August 23, 2012, to December 1, 2015, his PTSD symptoms approximated those required for a 70 percent disability rating.

The Board has reopened the claim of service connection for PTSD and remanded it for further development. The Veteran's psychiatric disorders, including PTSD, are currently under consideration.

The Board has remanded the case for a supplemental medical opinion to address whether the Veteran's service-connected PTSD is related to his CVA residuals, and to consider an article submitted by the Veteran.

The Veteran's PTSD was rated at 30 percent prior to March 24, 2016 and increased to 70 percent thereafter. The Board found that the disability picture did not warrant a higher rating during this period.,Starting from March 24, 2016, the Veteran is entitled to a TDIU due to his service-connected disabilities.

The Veteran's PTSD has not resulted in total social and occupational impairment, so the claim for a higher rating is denied.