PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) decisions — 2007

The veteran's appeal is being remanded for further development of his claims, including consideration of staged ratings and the issuance of a Statement of the Case (SOC) on his tinnitus claim.

The veteran's diabetes mellitus with diabetic retinopathy is currently rated at 60 percent, effective from November 1992. The initial increased rating for CAD and the increase in the effective date of service connection are granted.

The veteran's PTSD is manifested by mild symptoms, including depression/anxiety, occasional sleep disturbance and difficulty in social settings. The Board finds that the evidence does not demonstrate occupational and social impairment warranting a higher evaluation.

The Board has determined that the veteran's PTSD is service-connected due to in-service stressors, and as such, grants the claim.

The Board has determined that the veteran's claim for service connection for residuals of an automobile accident secondary to his service-connected PTSD should be remanded for further development and readjudication.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for service connection for PTSD with anxiety, residuals of a head injury, hypertension, and bronchitis. The evidence did not support a finding that these conditions were incurred or aggravated by service.

The Board found that the evidence did not corroborate any of the veteran's reported stressors, and therefore denied service connection for PTSD.

The Board has determined that the appellant's PTSD warrants a 30 percent disability rating, reflecting occupational and social impairment with occasional decrease in work efficiency and intermittent periods of inability to perform occupational tasks.

The Board has remanded the case for further development due to issues related to the veteran's PTSD symptoms and their impact on his GAF score.

The Board has remanded the case for further development, including a psychiatric examination and review of stressor events. The veteran's claim for service connection for PTSD remains pending.

The Board found that the veteran's current disabilities are due to injuries sustained in a motor vehicle accident during service, which was caused by his willful misconduct. The claim for service connection is denied.

The veteran's PTSD is rated at 100 percent, effective from the date of his claim.

The VA denied the veteran's claim for service connection for PTSD, finding that there is no current diagnosis of PTSD and thus denying the claim.

The VA determined that the veteran's PTSD does not warrant an evaluation in excess of 50 percent, as his symptoms do not meet the criteria for a higher rating.

The VA denied the veteran's claim for an increased disability rating for PTSD, finding that his symptoms do not warrant a higher rating based on current medical evidence.

The veteran is seeking to challenge the October 28, 2003 rating decision that awarded a 100 percent evaluation for PTSD with bipolar disorder effective October 14, 2003. The case is being remanded due to procedural issues and the need to adjudicate both the CUE claim and the initial evaluation issue.

The veteran's appeal is being remanded for further examination to determine if his service-connected disabilities meet the criteria for special monthly compensation based on the need for regular aid and attendance or housebound status.

The Board found that the veteran's PTSD symptoms, including intrusive thoughts and sleep disturbances, did not warrant a rating higher than 10 percent.

The veteran's hypertension was found to be aggravated by his service-connected PTSD, and thus he is granted secondary service connection for his hypertension.

The Board has remanded the case due to incomplete medical records and a need for further clarification on the veteran's PTSD diagnosis. The appellant must provide information about all VA and non-VA healthcare providers who treated her husband, including mental health examinations and clinical records.