PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) Board decisions

The Veteran's PTSD is currently rated at 50 percent since July 15, 2009. The Board found that the symptoms do not meet the criteria for a higher rating under the General Rating Formula for Mental Disorders.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD, major depressive disorder, generalized anxiety disorder, and panic disorder, is being remanded due to the need for a VA examination.

The Veteran's PTSD was rated at 50 percent prior to May 21, 2013, and 70 percent thereafter. The Board found the evidence did not support a higher rating for any period.

The Veteran's PTSD results in occupational and social impairment with reduced reliability and productivity, warranting a 50 percent disability rating.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for PTSD was denied, and his bilateral hearing loss was rated at 50 percent. The Board found that the Veteran does not meet the criteria for a TDIU or SMC based on need for aid and attendance.

The Board has granted service connection for PTSD. The issues of service connection for skin disorder, chronic fatigue syndrome, headaches, gastrointestinal disability, and muscle spasm (undiagnosed illness) are still pending.

The Board has determined that a new VA examination is necessary due to the Veteran's reported worsening of PTSD symptoms and his recent testimony indicating he requires assistance with driving, concentration, and socialization. The AOJ should also obtain all outstanding records from Loma Linda Hospital.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded due to the need for additional evidence and examination, including SSA records and VA treatment records. The issues of service connection for sleep apnea as secondary to PTSD, a rating in excess of 70 percent for PTSD, and TDIU are all part of this appeal.

The Board has decided to remand the case for additional development, including obtaining updated treatment records and scheduling new examinations.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's vitamin D deficiency is aggravated by his service-connected PTSD and has resulted in distinct symptoms from those of his service-connected chronic fatigue syndrome. Therefore, the claim for service connection for vitamin D deficiency as secondary to PTSD is granted.

The Board has remanded the issue of entitlement to a rating higher than 30 percent for posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) due to additional development.

The Veteran's claim for a higher rating for PTSD is being remanded due to the need to obtain additional evidence from Social Security Administration (SSA) and VA medical records.

The Veteran withdrew his appeal regarding the issue of entitlement to an effective date prior to March 14, 2003, for the grant of a total disability rating based on individual unemployability (TDIU) on an extraschedular basis.

The Veteran's PTSD with major depression is currently rated at 50 percent, reflecting mild-to-moderate social impairment and difficulty in establishing effective work and social relationships.

The Veteran's appeal was denied for the initial ratings requested for PTSD, GERD, acne vulgaris, and DJD of the left knee. The Board found that his symptoms did not warrant higher ratings under the applicable rating criteria.

The Veteran's PTSD is rated at 70 percent disabling, effective prior to September 29, 2015. He also has a TDIU with an effective date of September 29, 2015.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities are so severe that they preclude him from obtaining and maintaining substantially gainful employment, warranting a TDIU.

The Board has remanded the case for additional development, including verifying a stressor event and scheduling a VA examination. The Veteran's claim of service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, to include posttraumatic stress disorder, is pending.

The Board finds that the Veteran does not have current disabilities of residuals of head trauma, including TBI or a psychiatric disability other than PTSD. The evidence is insufficient to establish service connection for these conditions.

The Veteran has withdrawn his appeal on the issues of service connection for bilateral hearing loss, increased rating for residuals of wound of the left thigh with fracture of the femur and injury to Muscle Group (MG) XIV, increased rating for PTSD, and increased rating for residuals of gunshot wound of the left calf with injury to MG XI.