PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) Board decisions

The Board granted service connection for sleep apnea and increased the Veteran's PTSD rating to 70 percent. The TDIU claim was also granted.

The Veteran's PTSD has been rated at 50 percent from September 2, 2011 to March 30, 2015 and at 70 percent as of March 31, 2015. The appeal is granted for these ratings.

The Veteran's hypertension is being remanded for a more contemporaneous VA examination to determine if it was caused by his in-service exposure to herbicide agents or due to his service-connected diabetes mellitus. His PTSD and peripheral neuropathy are also being remanded for additional evaluations.

The Veteran's service connection claim for bilateral hearing loss and a disability manifested by water on the brain was denied. The Veteran's PTSD is now rated at 70 percent, effective August 4, 2015.

The Veteran's PTSD has been characterized by occupational and social impairment with deficiencies in most areas, warranting a rating of 70 percent.

The Board has reopened the Veteran's claim of entitlement to service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD, generalized anxiety disorder, major depressive disorder, intermittent explosive disorder, and panic disorder. The case is remanded for a VA examination to determine the etiology of any diagnosed disorders.

The Veteran's appeal for an increased rating for PTSD was withdrawn prior to the promulgation of a decision. The current evaluation of 30 percent is maintained.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development to determine the etiology of his claimed conditions, including PTSD and prostate disorder.

The Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorder, consisting of PTSD and a depressive disorder, did not result in occupational and social impairment with reduced reliability and productivity prior to October 21, 2015. After this date, the condition resulted in such impairment but was still not severe enough for a higher rating.

The Board has reopened the claim of entitlement to service connection for an acquired psychiatric disability, including PTSD. However, the evidence does not establish that the Veteran engaged in combat or that his claimed stressor is related to a fear of hostile military activity. Therefore, service connection cannot be granted.

The Veteran's PTSD caused occupational and social impairment with occasional decrease in work efficiency and intermittent periods of inability to perform tasks, warranting a 10 percent rating prior to June 28, 2013. Effective from June 28, 2013, the Veteran's PTSD causes occupational and social impairment with reduced reliability and productivity, warranting a 30 percent rating.

The Veteran's appeal has been withdrawn prior to a Board decision, and the case is dismissed.

The Veteran's appeal for service connection for sleep apnea has been withdrawn. The Board finds that the Veteran is unemployable due to his service-connected disabilities and grants a TDIU.

The Veteran's PTSD and depression have been rated at 70 percent, effective from November 5, 2012. The Board has found that the Veteran does not meet the criteria for a higher rating due to his symptoms not warranting total social and occupational impairment.

The Board has granted service connection for residuals of fractures of the fourth and fifth toes of the left foot, bilateral leg disability (lumbar radiculopathy), neck disability, and left hand disability. Service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder (PTSD and depressive disorder) is also granted.

The Veteran's PTSD has been rated at 50 percent, reflecting occupational and social impairment with reduced reliability and productivity. The Veteran is not entitled to a higher rating for his PTSD. Service connection for colon removal was granted based on direct service connection.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded due to the need for a new VA examination and further development of his TDIU claim.

The Board has granted a 50 percent disability rating for the Veteran's service-connected PTSD, effective from November 23, 2011. The appeal was limited to this specific issue.

The Veteran's sleep apnea is not service-connected, and his hypertension does not meet the criteria for a compensable rating. The Veteran also did not meet the criteria for SMC based on need for aid and attendance.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's current diagnosis of depressive disorder, NOS is related to his service and grants service connection for this condition.