PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) Board decisions

The Veteran's PTSD was rated at 30 percent prior to October 23, 2012 and increased to 70 percent thereafter. The prostate cancer residuals were evaluated at 60 percent.,PTSD symptoms have worsened since the last examination in March 2012.

The Veteran's PTSD is rated at 50 percent since October 1, 2007. The effective date for the TDIU remains prior to October 1, 2007.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including PTSD, do not meet the threshold percentage requirement for a TDIU as they combine to an 80% disability rating. The Veteran has failed to provide sufficient evidence of his current employment status and education history.

The Veteran's claim for an increased rating for PTSD has been granted, with a current rating of 70 percent. The hearing loss disability remains at the noncompensable level.

The Board finds that the Veteran's stressor, including being abused and mistreated by his superior and peers following release from service, occurred during his period of active service. Therefore, service connection is granted for an acquired psychiatric disorder.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for tinnitus is granted. His PTSD is rated at the highest possible disability rating of 100 percent, effective from the date of his claim.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims of entitlement to service connection for PTSD, migraines, diabetes mellitus type 2, coronary artery disease, lumbar spine disorder, right knee disorder, left knee disorder, right hip disorder, and left hip disorder. The claims were not reopened as new and material evidence was not received.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development, including a new examination to assess the severity of his PTSD. The TDIU issue remains pending.

The Veteran withdrew his appeals for the issues of PTSD, a chronic disability manifested by chest pain and heart pain, and frostbite of the hands. The remaining claims are dismissed.

The Veteran's PTSD has resulted in occupational and social impairment with deficiencies in most areas, including suicidal thoughts, irritability, anger, disturbances of motivation and mood, and intermittent inability to perform activities of daily living. The Board finds a 70% disability rating is warranted for the period from August 1, 2007 to June 23, 2010, and from August 13, 2010 to April 9, 2013.

The Veteran's PTSD, along with his depressive and panic disorders, resulted in significant occupational and social impairment prior to January 28, 2013. The Board granted a rating of 70 percent for these conditions.

The Veteran's PTSD was found to have resulted in occupational and social impairment with deficiencies in most areas, warranting a 70 percent rating prior to April 30, 2014.

The Board found no current diagnosis of PTSD and determined that the Veteran's acquired psychiatric disability did not result from service. The claim was denied.

The Veteran's PTSD with major depression, panic disorder, and agoraphobia has been rated at 50 percent since December 29, 2008. The Board found that the disability does not warrant a higher rating due to occupational and social impairment with reduced reliability and productivity.

The Veteran's PTSD is currently rated at 70 percent, effective March 13, 2015. The rating reflects significant occupational and social impairment with deficiencies in most areas.

The Veteran's PTSD resulted in occupational and social impairment with reduced reliability and productivity, but not total social and occupational impairment. The Board has determined that a higher rating is warranted for the period from October 22, 2002, to September 20, 2007, and from September 21, 2007, to June 29, 2008.

From August 21, 2008 to January 13, 2014, the Veteran's PTSD manifested in occupational and social impairment with reduced reliability and productivity.,Since January 14, 2014, the Veteran's PTSD has resulted in significant occupational and social impairment, including deficiencies in most areas.

The Veteran's PTSD is currently rated at 50 percent, which does not meet the criteria for a higher rating. The Board finds that his service-connected disabilities do not render him unemployable.

The Veteran's PTSD, skin condition, bronchitis, and acquired psychiatric disorder (separate from PTSD) are all service-connected. The rating for PTSD has been increased to 70 percent.

The Veteran withdrew his appeal before the Board could make a decision on the remaining issues, including higher initial ratings for PTSD.