PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) Board decisions

The Veteran's PTSD warrants a staged rating of 30 percent prior to January 5, 2010 and 70 percent from that date to September 17, 2014.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development, including obtaining updated VA examinations and records. The issues include evaluations for various service-connected conditions.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for further development, including obtaining additional VA treatment records and scheduling the Veteran for new VA examinations to evaluate his bilateral SNHL, bilateral foot condition, bilateral knee condition, tension headaches, back condition, and muscle and joint pain.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development, including obtaining a new VA examination for PTSD and ensuring all relevant medical records are associated with the claims file.

The Veteran's service-connected PTSD was rated at 30 percent prior to July 18, 2013. From July 18, 2013, the rating increased to 50 percent.

The Veteran's appeal has been withdrawn due to the appellant requesting withdrawal of the appeal.

The Veteran does not have a qualifying chronic disability to include undiagnosed illness and medically unexplained chronic multisymptom illness other than fibromyalgia, which is already service-connected. The symptoms of mental health symptoms, sleep impairment, headaches, and muscle and joint pain are considered part of the service-connected conditions.

The Veteran's PTSD is currently rated at 70 percent, and the Board has determined that a higher rating is not warranted. The Veteran also meets criteria for TDIU based on his service-connected disabilities.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development, including obtaining updated VA treatment records and a PTSD examination.

The Veteran's claims for service connection and reopening of previously denied claims are being remanded due to the need for additional development, including obtaining SSA records and a new VA examination.

The Veteran's PTSD has been rated at 70 percent for the entire appeal period, and he is found to be unemployable due to his service-connected disabilities. The TDIU claim is granted.

The Board has determined that additional development is needed, including obtaining VA treatment records and private psychologist records. The Veteran's diagnoses of PTSD, depressive disorder, major depressive disorder, and an adjustment disorder will be evaluated to determine if they are related to his military service.

The Board has remanded the case for a hearing before a Veterans Law Judge at the RO due to the Veteran's request. The appeal is still pending and will be reconsidered after the hearing.

The Board has decided to remand the Veteran's claims for further development due to the need for updated VA examinations and consideration of new evidence. The initial rating claim for PTSD remains pending, as does the TDIU claim.

The Veteran's service-connected acquired psychiatric disorder (to include PTSD) is granted, with reasonable doubt resolved in his favor.

The Veteran's PTSD with depressive disorder resulted in total occupational and social impairment, warranting a 100% disability rating effective November 6, 2012.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities result in the loss of use of both lower extremities, such as to preclude locomotion without the aid of braces, crutches, canes, or a wheelchair. Therefore, she is entitled to specially adapted housing but not special home adaptations.

The Veteran withdrew his appeal regarding the claims of entitlement to an evaluation in excess of 30 percent for PTSD and an earlier effective date for the evaluation of 30 percent for PTSD.

The Veteran requested to withdraw his claim for service connection for PTSD, and the Board has dismissed this issue.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's PTSD and GAD are related to her military service, resolving all reasonable doubt in her favor.