PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) Board decisions

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for diabetes mellitus, cerebrovascular accident (CVA) residuals, and bronchial asthma. The evidence did not support a finding that these conditions were related to service or any service-connected disability.,There was no credible evidence linking the Veteran's diagnosed conditions to her military service.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities do not render him unable to secure or follow a substantially gainful occupation.

The Board has remanded the case for further development, including obtaining additional records and scheduling a VA examination to assess the impact of PTSD on employment.

The Veteran's service-connected PTSD with anxiety is granted, rated at 30 percent prior to August 26, 2015 and increased to 50 percent thereafter. Bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus are also granted as related to service noise exposure.

The Veteran's PTSD was manifested by occupational and social impairment with reduced reliability and productivity prior to February 11, 2014. The rating of 30 percent has been granted for this period.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities render him unable to secure or follow a substantially gainful occupation.

The Veteran's PTSD causes occasional decreases in work efficiency and intermittent periods of inability to perform occupational tasks. The Board finds the preponderance of evidence does not support an increased rating, as his symptoms are not severe enough for a higher evaluation.

The Veteran's service-connected PTSD is currently rated at 70 percent, which reflects the severity of his symptoms and impairment in most areas.

The Veteran's PTSD is currently rated at 70 percent, effective June 30, 2014. The claim for TDIU remains active as the Veteran meets the schedular criteria for a TDIU due to his service-connected PTSD.

The Board has determined that the Veteran does not have an acquired psychiatric disability related to his service or service-connected disabilities, and therefore denied his claim for service connection. The issue of ingrown toenail of the left great toe is remanded for further development.

The Veteran's PTSD has been rated at 70 percent since December 3, 2010. The rating is based on the severity of his symptoms and impairment in work and social functioning.

The Veteran's PTSD and depressive disorder are related to his military service, and he is unable to work due to these conditions. The Board has granted a TDIU from May 29, 2012 to October 30, 2013.

The Board has granted a rating of 70 percent for PTSD since April 10, 2009. The Veteran's PTSD caused various symptoms including nightmares, intrusive thoughts, flashbacks, sleep difficulty, isolation, irritability, and suicidal ideation.

The Veteran's PTSD was rated at 50 percent prior to July 26, 2016 and increased to 70 percent from that date forward.

The Veteran is seeking service connection for HIV, which he claims was caused by his PTSD and the use of medications to treat it. The Board has determined that a VA examination is needed to address these issues.

The Board has granted service connection for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus, finding that the Veteran's symptoms began in service. The appeal of PTSD was withdrawn by the Veteran.

The Board has remanded the case to the AOJ for scheduling a videoconference hearing on whether new and material evidence has been received in order to reopen the claim for service connection for PTSD.

The Veteran's PTSD is currently rated at 70 percent, effective June 1, 2012. The Board found that the evidence did not support a higher rating and denied both issues on appeal.

The Veteran's hearing loss is service-connected, and his PTSD warrants a rating of 70 percent. The Board finds that the symptoms do not meet or approximate the criteria for a higher rating.

The Veteran's PTSD has been rated at 50 percent prior to July 11, 2016 and at 70 percent thereafter. The Board found that the criteria for a higher rating were met from August 22, 2013 onwards.