PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) Board decisions

The Board has remanded the case for further development, including obtaining opinions from examiners regarding whether PTSD aggravates OSA.

The Veteran's PTSD is currently rated at 50 percent, and the Board finds that he does not meet the criteria for a higher rating. The appeal for TDIU was also denied as there is no evidence showing that his service-connected disabilities prevent him from obtaining or maintaining any form of gainful employment.

The Board has determined that the Veteran does not have a current diagnosis of PTSD and finds no nexus between his current psychiatric disorders and service. Therefore, the claim for service connection is denied.

The Veteran's PTSD symptoms have been rated at a 50 percent disability rating since June 30, 2011.

The Veteran's service-connected bipolar disorder with PTSD has been rated at 70 percent since December 13, 2006. The rating is based on the severity of her symptoms and impairment in occupational and social functioning.

The evidence does not establish a current diagnosis of an acquired psychiatric disorder, and the Board finds that VA's duty to provide a VA examination is not triggered. The Veteran has not provided competent evidence of a current disability or signs and symptoms of a current disability related to service.

The Board found that the Veteran's service connection claim for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD, depression, and cognitive disorder, cannot be established as there is no credible evidence of in-service stressors or combat experience. The diagnosis of PTSD was also deemed invalid due to lack of supporting evidence.

The Veteran's PTSD has been rated at 70 percent since April 8, 2015. The TDIU claim is granted from February 28, 2013.

The Veteran's service-connected PTSD has been granted a rating of 70 percent prior to December 2, 2015.,Service connection for coronary artery disease is also granted on a presumptive basis due to herbicide exposure.

The Board has remanded the case for further development to determine if the Veteran meets the diagnostic criteria for PTSD under DSM-V, and to obtain a VA examination to determine the etiology of his claimed acquired psychiatric disorders.

The Veteran's appeal is currently in remand status due to the need for updated VA examinations to assess the current severity of his service-connected PTSD and migraine headaches.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including PTSD and lumbar strain, render him unable to secure or follow a substantially gainful occupation.

The Veteran's PTSD is currently rated at 50 percent, which reflects occupational and social impairment with reduced reliability and productivity. The Board finds that the current rating adequately captures his disability picture.

The Veteran's service-connected PTSD with dysthymic disorder has resulted in total social and occupational impairment, warranting a 100% disability rating.

The Veteran's PTSD is rated as 100 percent disabling, effective June 25, 2012. He also has ischemic heart disease rated at 60 percent and diabetes mellitus Type II rated at noncompensable since August 13, 2013.,From August 1, 2012 through August 12, 2013, the Veteran's combined rating is 100 percent due to his service-connected PTSD and ischemic heart disease.

The Veteran's PTSD resulted in occupational and social impairment with reduced reliability and productivity prior to May 23, 2013. Beginning May 23, 2013, the Veteran's PTSD was rated at 100 percent due to a stroke.

The Veteran's claims for service connection have been denied as there is no evidence of a nexus between the claimed conditions and active service.

The Veteran's service-connected PTSD with depressive disorder renders him unable to secure and follow substantially gainful employment, and the Board grants a TDIU.

The Board has ordered additional development to verify the Veteran's service dates and obtain any relevant medical records. The case will be remanded for a new VA examination to address the etiology of his psychiatric disorders, including PTSD and depression.

The Veteran's PTSD has resulted in occupational and social impairment with reduced reliability and productivity, warranting a 70 percent rating.