PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) Board decisions

The Veteran's PTSD has resulted in significant occupational and social impairment, warranting a 70 percent disability rating. The Veteran also meets the criteria for a TDIU based on his service-connected disabilities.

The Board has determined that new and material evidence has been received to reopen the claim for service connection for PTSD. The Veteran's anxiety disorder is found to be related to his in-service stressors, and thus service connection is granted.

The Veteran's PTSD has been rated at 50 percent since December 11, 2009. The rating is based on the symptoms of reduced reliability and productivity without showing deficiencies in most areas.

The Veteran's PTSD is currently rated at 50 percent, but the Board finds that his symptoms do not warrant a higher rating as they are consistent with the criteria for a 50 percent disability rating.

The Board has found that new and material evidence has been received to reopen the claim of service connection for PTSD. The Veteran's PTSD is considered at least in equipoise with his in-service stressors, thus meeting the criteria for service connection.

The Veteran's claim for an initial rating in excess of 50 percent for PTSD was granted, but the effective date remains at February 3, 2005. The claims for service connection for left and right knee disabilities, glaucoma, and ischemic heart disease were all denied.

The Veteran's PTSD was found to be related to his service in Vietnam, and the Board granted service connection for this condition.

The Veteran's appeal for a compensable rating for erectile dysfunction was withdrawn prior to the Board issuing a decision.,For PTSD, the Veteran is granted an initial 50 percent disability rating throughout the period on appeal.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development, including obtaining updated VA treatment records and Social Security Administration disability benefits decision. A new VA examination will be scheduled to assess the severity of his service-connected PTSD and diabetes mellitus.

The Veteran's PTSD was rated at 50 percent prior to January 7, 2016.,From January 7, 2016, the Veteran's PTSD warranted a rating of 70 percent.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for headaches and PTSD, as well as his claim for TDIU, are being remanded due to the need for additional examinations and development of records.

The Veteran has withdrawn all his appeals, stating that he is satisfied with the recent rating/award letter.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development, including a new VA examination to assess the severity of his PTSD and determine if he qualifies for TDIU.

The Board has reopened the Veteran's claim for service connection for PTSD and finds that new evidence received since the last denial is sufficient to reopen the case. The Veteran was diagnosed with PTSD in 2011, and his reported in-service stressor of witnessing a helicopter crash during Vietnam has been verified.

The Veteran's PTSD is rated as 70 percent disabling since March 15, 2012. The Board has granted a TDIU for the period prior to July 27, 2015.

The Board has remanded the case for additional development, including obtaining updated treatment records and an addendum opinion from the March 2012 VA examiner to address deficiencies in the examination report.

The Board has remanded the case for a new VA opinion regarding the cause of death and for issuance of a statement of the case concerning burial benefits.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient medical opinions regarding whether the Veteran's obstructive sleep apnea is related to his military service or aggravated by his PTSD, and for obtaining updated VA treatment records.

The Veteran's claim for service connection of an acquired psychiatric disability, including PTSD, Adjustment Disorder, Depressive Disorder, and Bipolar Disorder, is being remanded due to the need for a VA examination.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for PTSD, hammer toes, and porokeratoma were denied as the evidence did not establish a direct link between these conditions and his military service.