PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) Board decisions

The Veteran's PTSD symptomatology meets the criteria for a 70 percent evaluation.,Resolving all reasonable doubt in favor of the Veteran, the criteria for TDIU have been met as of August 11, 2016.

The Veteran's PTSD has been rated at 50 percent since March 2, 2012. The Board found that the symptoms warrant a higher 70 percent rating due to occupational and social impairment with deficiencies in most areas.

The Board has determined that there are incomplete records and the Veteran's claim for TDIU is remanded to allow for further development, including obtaining SSA disability determination records and VA treatment records.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development to obtain medical records and conduct VA examinations to determine the severity of his PTSD, right leg shell fragment wound residuals, and right lower extremity residual scars.

The Veteran's PTSD is currently rated at 70 percent disabling, effective prior to November 1, 2016.

The Veteran's PTSD symptoms have been rated at 70 percent since December 15, 2011 until July 28, 2014. This rating is based on the severity of his PTSD and concomitant Major Depressive Disorder.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, to include PTSD, is being remanded due to the need to obtain additional medical records and ensure that all relevant personnel records are associated with his claims file.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for PTSD is granted as there is sufficient evidence to corroborate a military event supporting the diagnosis of PTSD.

The Veteran's PTSD has been rated at 50 percent since January 19, 2011. The Board finds that the evidence does not support a higher rating for PTSD.

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

The Board denied both claims for accrued benefits as the Appellant did not file a timely claim within one year of her father's death.

The Board has granted service connection for PTSD and alcohol use disorder, finding that the Veteran's current diagnoses conform to DSM-5 criteria. The stressor is related to his military service in the Persian Gulf, including handling remains of fallen servicemembers.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities have prevented him from securing or following a substantially gainful occupation since August 12, 2011. The Board has granted TDIU effective that date.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's PTSD is related to her in-service sexual assault, and thus service connection for PTSD is granted.

The Veteran's appeal is REMANDED for further action on the issues of service connection for sleep apnea, including as secondary to PTSD; rating in excess of 50 percent for PTSD; and total disability rating based on individual unemployability due to service-connected disability (TDIU).

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for additional development to obtain medical opinions regarding his psychiatric conditions and left eye blindness. The Veteran is entitled to service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, but the nature of the disability and its onset are unclear. For his left eye blindness claim, VA must determine if it was caused by or related to a December 2004 procedure.

The Board has remanded the case for further development, including scheduling a VA examination and obtaining updated treatment records. The Veteran's claims will be readjudicated after all necessary actions are completed.

The Veteran's PTSD disability was found to be more consistent with occupational and social impairment causing reduced reliability and productivity prior to September 9, 2015. Beginning on and after September 9, 2015, the disability became manifested by psychiatric symptoms causing occupational and social impairment, with deficiencies in most areas. The Veteran's PTSD disability is currently rated at 50 percent.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities did not preclude her from obtaining or maintaining substantially gainful employment prior to December 16, 2013.

The Board has decided to remand the claims for further development due to incomplete records and need for additional medical opinions regarding the Veteran's psychiatric conditions.