PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) Board decisions

The Board has granted a 70 percent rating for the Veteran's anxiety disorder, NOS with sub-threshold PTSD since the effective date of service connection. The Veteran's diabetes mellitus is currently rated at 20 percent and the Board found that it does not warrant an increased rating.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's PTSD is service-connected based on his credible and consistent accounts of in-service stressors, which have been linked to wartime experiences.

The Veteran's PTSD was rated as 70 percent disabling, but the Board found that his symptoms did not meet the criteria for a higher rating due to total occupational and social impairment.

The Veteran's appeal has been dismissed due to his death. The Board does not have jurisdiction to adjudicate the merits of this appeal.

The Veteran's appeal is remanded due to the need for a new VA examination to assess the current severity of his service-connected PTSD and bipolar disorder.

The Board has determined that new and material evidence has not been submitted to reopen the claims for service connection for bilateral glaucoma, sleep apnea, an acquired psychiatric disorder claimed as PTSD, hypertension, and LLE radiculopathy.

The Board has determined that the Veteran does not have Bell's palsy or dysphonia, and his acquired psychiatric disorder, left ear hearing loss, and right ear hearing loss are not related to service. The appeal is denied.

The Veteran's PTSD is currently rated at 50 percent disabling, and the Board finds that this rating adequately reflects his symptoms and impairment.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for residuals of frostbite, left hand was granted. The Veteran's PTSD claim resulted in a rating increase to 70 percent.

The Veteran's claim for special monthly compensation (SMC) based on the need for aid and attendance or housebound status has been denied as his service-connected disabilities do not meet the criteria for SMC.

The Board has remanded the case for additional development, including obtaining missing documents and scheduling a new VA psychiatric examination. The Veteran's TDIU claim is also inextricably intertwined with his PTSD evaluation.

The Board has granted service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, which includes PTSD and chronic depressive disorder. The Veteran's combined rating is now at the level required for a TDIU.

The Board has ordered a remand due to the need for an additional opinion regarding whether the Veteran's sleep apnea is or has been aggravated by his service-connected PTSD. The appeal will be returned to the AOJ for further consideration.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for diabetes mellitus type II was denied as there is no evidence of its onset during active service or within one year of separation. The Board found that the preponderance of the evidence did not support a finding that the Veteran's psychiatric and sleep disorders were related to his military service.

The Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorder, to include PTSD or other specified trauma and stressor related disorders are as likely as not related to the in-service sexual assault trauma reported by the Veteran. With resolution of reasonable doubt in the Veteran's favor, service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder is granted.

The Veteran's PTSD has been granted an initial rating of 50 percent, effective from March 5, 2008 until October 31, 2016. The Veteran is also granted a TDIU based on his service-connected disabilities.

The Board has remanded the case for further development, including scheduling a VA psychiatric examination to assess the nature and origin of any existing psychiatric disability. The Veteran's claim will be readjudicated after this additional development.

The Board has remanded the claims due to missing VA treatment records and requests for additional private medical evidence. The appellant's spouse is asked to provide any relevant lay statements.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for additional development, including obtaining updated VA and private treatment records, scheduling a VA psychiatric examination, and considering the TDIU claim in light of the acquired psychiatric disorder claim.

The Veteran's posttraumatic stress disorder is rated at 70 percent since March 10, 2015. The Board has granted a total disability evaluation based on individual unemployability due to service-connected disabilities.