PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) Board decisions

The Veteran's claims for service connection for PTSD, depression, anemia, sleep apnea, hiatal hernia, and GERD have been granted with a noncompensable initial rating for hypertension.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's PTSD is related to his in-service stressors and grants service connection for this condition. However, there is insufficient evidence to establish a link between any psychiatric disorder other than PTSD and his military service.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded to the AOJ for additional development of his claims, including a VA examination and obtaining all pertinent records. The claims include a higher rating for PTSD with secondary dysthymia and a TDIU due to service-connected PTSD.

The Veteran's claim for a higher rating for his PTSD has been granted, with the highest possible schedular rating of 100 percent being assigned.

The Veteran's PTSD symptoms have worsened, leading to a higher rating from November 3, 2012. Prior to this date, the symptoms were moderate and caused occupational and social impairment with reduced reliability and productivity.

The Veteran's appeals for increased ratings for diabetes mellitus and PTSD have been withdrawn by the appellant. The Board has no further jurisdiction in these matters.

The Veteran is entitled to SMC at the (r-1) rate due to his service-connected seizure disorder and PTSD, both of which individually require regular aid and attendance.

The Veteran's PTSD was rated at 70 percent, effective September 30, 2013. The rating is based on the symptoms of irritability, depressed mood, sleep difficulty, and difficulty establishing and maintaining relationships with others.

The Veteran's PTSD with Major Depressive Disorder resulted in significant occupational and social impairment from November 27, 2007 to July 19, 2009. From July 20, 2009 to November 24, 2013, the disability prevented him from engaging in substantially gainful employment.

The Veteran's PTSD was rated at 30 percent prior to August 9, 2013. The disability did not prevent him from securing or maintaining substantially gainful employment.

The Veteran had a 100% disability rating for service-connected PTSD, but the Appellant did not apply for DEA benefits before her 31st birthday and thus is not eligible for the benefits.

The Board has remanded the case for a new examination to address the Veteran's reported stressors in service, including his fear while serving aboard a ship off the coast of Lebanon. The TDIU claim is dependent on whether the Veteran's service-connected disabilities render him unable to secure or follow a substantially gainful occupation.

The Veteran's PTSD was rated at 30 percent prior to August 22, 2015, and increased to 50 percent thereafter. The Board found that the Veteran's PTSD warranted a higher rating based on his symptoms.

The Veteran's claims for service connection are being remanded due to the need for additional examinations and development of his medical records.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development, including obtaining medical records and scheduling examinations to address the etiology of his claimed conditions.

The Veteran's appeal has been withdrawn prior to the Board making a decision.

The Board has remanded the case for further development, including obtaining VA treatment records and scheduling a VA psychiatric examination to assess whether the Veteran meets the DSM criteria for PTSD and if he has any other acquired psychiatric disability related to his military service.

The Board has found that the Veteran's current diagnoses of PTSD and Major Depressive Disorder are linked to in-service stressors, including near capsizing of his ship and loss of power while aboard ship. The claim is granted.

The Veteran's PTSD has been granted a 70% rating, effective from the date of his claim. The appeal for service connection for asthma was reopened but denied due to lack of new and material evidence.

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