PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) Board decisions

The Veteran's migraine headaches are rated at the maximum 50% disability rating. The claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including bipolar disorder, is reopened and new evidence supports a finding that his current psychiatric condition more likely than not began in military service.

The Veteran's claim of service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, to include PTSD is being remanded due to the need for additional development and consideration.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's death was caused by PTSD, which is related to his service. Therefore, service connection for the cause of the Veteran's death is granted.

The Veteran's PTSD resulted in occupational and social impairment with deficiencies in most areas, warranting a 70 percent disability rating. However, the evidence does not support a TDIU as his service-connected disabilities do not preclude him from securing or following a substantially gainful occupation.

The Veteran's appeal has been withdrawn by the appellant before a decision was made.

The Veteran's appeal was dismissed due to his death, and the Board has no jurisdiction to adjudicate the merits of this appeal at this time.

The Board has determined that none of the Veteran's service-connected conditions caused or contributed substantially to his death from an acute intracerebral hemorrhage due to deep vein thrombosis. The appeal is denied.

The Veteran's PTSD symptoms have more nearly approximated occupational and social impairment, with deficiencies in most areas. Symptoms of total occupational and social impairment have not been demonstrated.

The Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorder, diagnosed as PTSD and bipolar disorder, was rated at 70 percent from June 26, 1998, to October 3, 2004. The Board also considered the issue of an effective date prior to June 26, 1998, for a TDIU on an extraschedular basis.

The Veteran's PTSD resulted in occupational and social impairment with reduced reliability and productivity, warranting a 50% rating prior to April 12, 2012. As of that date, the symptoms were indicative of more severe impairment, but did not meet the criteria for a higher rating.

The Board found that the Veteran's PTSD is not related to his military service and denied his claim for service connection.

The Board has remanded the case for further development due to inadequate opinions from a VA examiner regarding service connection and secondary service connection.

The Veteran's PTSD is rated at 50 percent, and the effective date for service connection of peripheral sensory neuropathy of bilateral upper extremities has been set to February 28, 2017. The Veteran's hypertension was not found to be related to his service-connected diabetes mellitus type II, but he is granted a TDIU due to his service-connected disabilities.

The Veteran's appeal is denied as his service-connected conditions do not warrant higher initial ratings.

The Veteran's PTSD with alcohol dependence in remission was not manifested by total occupational and social impairment, thus the claim for an initial disability rating in excess of 70 percent is denied.

The Veteran's bilateral hearing loss was not incurred or aggravated by service, and is therefore denied.,PTSD resulted in occupational and social impairment with occasional decrease in work efficiency prior to February 25, 2009. The rating assigned for PTSD has been granted but remains at 30%.,Effective from February 1, 2012, the Veteran's PTSD resulted in deficiencies in most areas due to symptoms including suicidal ideation and difficulty adapting to stressful circumstances. A higher 70% rating is now granted.,The Veteran meets criteria for a TDIU based on his service-connected disabilities.

The Veteran's PTSD has been rated at 70 percent since February 19, 2015. The rating is maintained as the symptoms continue to meet the criteria for a 70 percent disability rating.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for PTSD is pending. The appeal for an increased rating in excess of 30 percent for major depressive disorder with alcohol abuse prior to May 15, 2013 was denied. The Veteran received a 10% disability rating for neuralgia of the seventh cranial nerve effective February 24, 2015 and this decision is final. The appeal for an earlier effective date for the 10% disability rating for neuralgia of the seventh cranial nerve prior to February 24, 2015 was denied. The Veteran received TDIU status prior to May 15, 2013.,The Veteran's claim for service connection for PTSD is pending. The appeal for an increased rating in excess of 30 percent for major depressive disorder with alcohol abuse prior to May 15, 2013 was denied. The Veteran received a 10% disability rating for neuralgia of the seventh cranial nerve effective February 24, 2015 and this decision is final. The appeal for an earlier effective date for the 10% disability rating for neuralgia of the seventh cranial nerve prior to February 24, 2015 was denied. The Veteran received TDIU status prior to May 15, 2013.

The Veteran's claims for earlier effective dates are denied as the criteria for each claim have not been met.

The Veteran's PTSD symptoms have been manifested, at worst, by occupational and social impairment with deficiencies in most areas. The Board granted an initial rating of 50 percent for the entire period on appeal.