PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) Board decisions

The Veteran's claims for service connection for a fractured coccyx and PTSD have been denied. The issue of an effective date earlier than May 20, 2009 for PTSD has also been denied.

The Veteran's claim for a special monthly compensation (SMC) based on need for aid and attendance is granted. The claims for increased ratings for peripheral neuropathy are denied.

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

The Board has determined that additional development is needed for the Veteran's PTSD, glaucoma, hypertension, and prostate condition claims due to worsening symptoms and need for updated medical examinations. The case is REMANDED for these purposes.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, a heart disorder (claimed as a heart attack), and hypertension were denied. The evidence does not support a finding of direct service connection.

The Veteran's PTSD has resulted in occupational and social impairment with deficiencies in most areas, but not total social impairment. As of April 23, 2009, the Veteran is unable to secure or follow a substantially gainful occupation due to service-connected disability.

The Veteran's appeal has been withdrawn due to the grant of a TDIU, and his service-connected disabilities have rendered him unable to obtain or maintain substantially gainful employment.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for PTSD is granted, and he is awarded a rating based on the merits of his case. His claims for increased hearing loss and TDIU are referred to the AOJ for further development.

The Veteran's PTSD is rated at 30 percent, while his DM remains at 20 percent. The decision on the TDIU issue and the rating for a lumbar spine disability are pending.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's PTSD is related to his service and grants service connection for PTSD.

The Veteran's claims are being remanded due to the need for additional development, including obtaining medical records and providing notice regarding his PTSD claim.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including PTSD, IHD, and peripheral neuropathy, rendered him unable to secure or follow substantially gainful employment as of April 30, 2015. Prior to that date, the evidence did not show he was unemployable due to his service-connected conditions.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for a seizure disorder, dental abscesses, and an acquired psychiatric disorder (PTSD). The claim for service connection for a seizure disorder was not reopened due to lack of new and material evidence. Dental abscesses were found unrelated to service. An acquired psychiatric disorder was not incurred or aggravated in service.

The Veteran's appeal was dismissed due to his death during the pendency of the appeal.

The Veteran's service-connected PTSD has rendered him unemployable since February 28, 2013. The Board finds that he is entitled to a TDIU effective from this date.

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

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for TDIU as his notice of disagreement was not timely filed within one year of the July 2009 rating decision.

The Board has reopened the Veteran's claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD, depression, insomnia, and dementia. The case is now remanded to obtain a VA examination to clarify the nature and etiology of these conditions.

The Board has remanded the case due to the need for additional development, including obtaining Social Security Administration records.

The Veteran withdrew his claim for service connection for PTSD.