PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) Board decisions

The Veteran's PTSD is rated at 70 percent since November 15, 2012. The rating was granted as the symptoms meet the criteria for a 70 percent evaluation.

The Veteran's claims for service connection have been denied as there is no evidence of a diagnosed psychiatric disorder, cholesteatoma left mastoid, skin condition (chloracne), headaches, heart condition, sinus condition, right hand condition, or left foot condition that manifested during or was caused by his military service. The claim for the residuals of a right foot fracture has also been denied.

The Veteran's claim for a temporary total disability rating due to hospitalization in excess of 21 days for service-connected PTSD was denied as there is no indication that he received such treatment.

The Veteran's service-connected PTSD is rated at 70 percent, the highest available rating under the applicable criteria. The Board also found that the Veteran met the criteria for a total disability rating based on individual unemployability due to his service-connected PTSD.

The Veteran's claim for a higher rating for his service-connected PTSD is being remanded due to the need for additional VA examinations and treatment records.

The Veteran's PTSD and CAD have been granted initial ratings, with PTSD receiving a 70% rating. The TDIU claim has also been granted.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including PTSD, chronic migraines, and coronary artery disease, render him unemployable without regard to age or non-service-connected disorders. The Board grants a TDIU based on the evidence showing that his service-connected conditions prevent him from securing or following substantially gainful employment.

The Veteran's tonsilar squamous cell cancer is service-connected due to herbicide exposure. Major depressive disorder and PTSD are also service-connected, with the latter being related to a verified in-service combat stressor. The temporary total disability evaluation for surgical treatment of tonsilar squamous cell cancer is denied as no period of convalescence prior to November 3, 2008 existed.

The Veteran's tinnitus, bilateral hearing loss, and bilateral hand/arm disability (claimed as due to cold injury) are found to be related to service. The acquired psychiatric disability (to include PTSD) is also found to be related to service.

The Board has reopened the claim of service connection for PTSD and granted it, finding that new evidence supports a diagnosis of PTSD related to fear of hostile military activity during service in Cuba.

The Board has granted service connection for PTSD with an effective date of November 18, 2003. The Veteran's claim was received on that date and he was entitled to service connection prior to this date.

The Veteran's unauthorized medical expenses from January 13, 2011 to January 17, 2011 are approved as part of his hospitalization for a nonservice-connected condition.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development, including obtaining updated VA treatment records and scheduling the Veteran for a PTSD examination to assess his current social and occupational functioning.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for PTSD is being remanded due to the need for further development, including verification of his claimed stressors and a VA medical opinion.

The Veteran does not have a current diagnosis of Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) and therefore, service connection for PTSD is denied.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD, depression, and anxiety, is being remanded due to the need for further development.

The Board has remanded the case for further development to address the Veteran's claims for service connection for PTSD, GAD and depression.

The Board has determined that the appellant's PTSD warrants a 70 percent disability evaluation, and also finds that he is unemployable due to his service-connected disabilities.

The Veteran's service-connected PTSD and generalized anxiety disorder have been rated at 70 percent since May 18, 2010. The symptoms include occupational and social impairment with deficiencies in most areas such as work, school, family relations, judgment, thinking, or mood.

The Veteran's PTSD resulted in occupational and social impairment with reduced reliability and productivity, warranting a 70 percent rating for both periods on appeal.