PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) Board decisions

The Veteran's PTSD resulted in occupational and social impairment with deficiencies in most areas, such as work, school, family relations, judgment, thinking, or mood. The Board found that the criteria for a 70 percent evaluation were met.

The Veteran's PTSD with depression is currently rated at 50 percent, and the Board has determined that a higher rating of 70 percent should be granted from the date of service connection.

The Veteran's PTSD was rated at 50 percent prior to May 10, 2017 and increased to 70 percent thereafter. Depression and anxiety disorder were also considered but did not warrant separate ratings.

The Veteran's hypertension was not incurred or aggravated during service and is not related to a service-connected disorder. The Veteran does not meet the criteria for an increased rating for tinnitus.,The Veteran's bilateral sensorineural hearing loss from January 30, 2014 to November 15, 2014 did not meet or approximate the criteria for a compensable rating.

The Veteran's service-connected PTSD and diabetes mellitus II render him unable to secure or maintain substantially gainful employment, resulting in a TDIU.

The Veteran's PTSD has been rated at 70 percent since the appeal period began, reflecting significant occupational and social impairment.

The Veteran's service-connected PTSD does not prevent him from securing and maintaining gainful employment, as his symptoms are not severe enough to interfere with employment.

The Veteran's TDIU is granted effective April 23, 2012 on a schedular basis and March 2, 2007 on an extra-schedular basis.

The Veteran's appeal has been withdrawn, effectively dismissing the claims for a higher rating and an earlier effective date.

The Veteran withdrew the appeal of the issue of entitlement to service connection for a dental disorder prior to the Board's decision.

The Veteran's PTSD was rated as 30 percent disabling prior to July 6, 2015. The Board has determined that the evidence supports a rating of 50 percent for the entire appeal period prior to July 6, 2015.

The Veteran's PTSD does not more closely approximate the criteria for an increased disability rating in excess of 30 percent prior to January 18, 2016 and in excess of 50 percent thereafter.

The Veteran's PTSD is productive of occupational and social impairment with reduced reliability and productivity, warranting a 50 percent evaluation.

The Veteran's claim for increased ratings for post-traumatic stress disorder and bilateral hearing loss was denied. The Veteran's post-traumatic stress disorder is currently rated 70 percent disabling, effective March 8, 2011. His bilateral hearing loss has been rated 70 percent since June 16, 2016.,The Veteran's post-traumatic stress disorder does not meet the criteria for a higher rating as it did not result in total occupational and social impairment.

The Veteran is granted a rating of 70 percent for his psychiatric disability, effective May 27, 2014. The Board also grants entitlement to TDIU.

The Board found that the Veteran's service-connected disabilities did not contribute to his death and were not significant enough to require aid and attendance. Therefore, the claim for service connection for cause of death was denied, as well as the claim for special monthly compensation based on aid and attendance or housebound status.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's PTSD is due to in-service stressors and has been granted service connection.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD, schizotypal personality, and psychosis, is being remanded due to the need for additional development.

The Veteran's PTSD has been rated at 50 percent, reflecting occupational and social impairment with reduced reliability and productivity. The appeal for a higher rating is denied.

The Board has granted service connection for PTSD and found that the Veteran's migraine headaches are related to her service-connected PTSD. The claim for secondary service connection for diabetes mellitus is not addressed in this decision.