PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) Board decisions

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities did not render him unable to obtain and maintain substantially gainful employment prior to October 22, 2013.

The Veteran's PTSD and depressive disorder are rated at 70 percent since December 24, 2008. The effective date for the grant of TDIU is set to December 24, 2008.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD and depression, is related to his service in the Republic of Vietnam. The claim for service connection is granted.

The Veteran's PTSD is currently rated as 50 percent disabling, and the Board has denied a higher rating. The TDIU claim was also denied.

The Veteran's service-connected PTSD and major depressive disorder do not render him unemployable, as he has been employed full-time since May 2015.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for further development of his employment history and VA treatment records. The Board will then consider the TDIU claim in light of all pertinent evidence.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's PTSD and bilateral hearing loss are related to his active service, granting service connection for both conditions.

The Veteran's lumbar spine disability is currently rated at 40 percent, effective October 30, 2013. His posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) has been rated as 50 percent disabling since prior to September 14, 2012.,Both conditions have been granted and are assigned the appropriate ratings based on their severity.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disability, to include PTSD, is being remanded due to the need for additional medical examination and development of records.

The appellant's representative has withdrawn the appeal regarding all issues listed on the cover page of this decision.

The Veteran withdrew his appeal regarding the initial rating for service-connected PTSD, resulting in the dismissal of this issue.

The Veteran's appeal for an initial rating in excess of 70 percent for PTSD with unspecified depressive disorder and anxious distress has been withdrawn.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for rhinitis and PTSD, as well as his claim for a TDIU due to outstanding VA treatment records and the need for additional examinations.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for PTSD is being remanded due to the need for additional medical opinions regarding his diagnosed psychiatric disorders, including depressive disorder and cognitive disorder (frontotemporal dementia).

The Board has determined that the Veteran does not have a current diagnosis of left ear hearing loss disability for VA purposes or a cardiac disability, including coronary artery disease. Therefore, service connection is denied for these conditions.

The Veteran's appeal is remanded due to the need for a medical opinion on the etiology of his nasal conditions and PTSD. The issue of service connection for posttraumatic stress disorder requires issuance of a Statement of Case.

The Veteran's claim for special monthly compensation based on the need for aid and attendance or by reason of being housebound is denied as he does not meet the criteria for either benefit.

The Veteran's PTSD with depression is currently rated at 50 percent prior to April 7, 2016 and 70 percent from that date forward. The Veteran has not been found unemployable due to her PTSD.

The Veteran's claims for service connection were denied as there is no evidence of a chronic acquired psychiatric disability, hypertension or hypertensive heart disease, or bilateral knee disability during service. The Board found that the current disabilities are not related to service.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for a low back disability and an initial rating in excess of 30 percent for PTSD with mild depression. The claim for hypertension was reopened, but not granted. The claim for dermatitis/seborrheic dermatitis remains pending.