PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) decisions — 2009

The Veteran's service-connected PTSD has resulted in significant occupational and social impairment, warranting a 70 percent disability rating from November 18, 2008.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded due to the need for a new VA examination and additional treatment records.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for PTSD is being remanded due to inadequate notification regarding personal assault claims and the need for a VA examination.

The Board denied service connection for dental trauma and a rating in excess of 50 percent for posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD).

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient evidence regarding a claimed in-service stressor for PTSD. The Veteran's service records indicate he was stationed at Cam Ranh Bay, but further verification is needed.

The Board denied a rating in excess of 30 percent for PTSD, finding that the impairment from the Veteran's PTSD most closely approximates occupational and social impairment with occasional decrease in work efficiency and intermittent periods of inability to perform occupational tasks.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for a psychiatric disorder, including PTSD, is being remanded due to the need for additional development and examination.

The Veteran's PTSD and depression with psychotic features have caused occupational and social impairment, but not to the extent that it would warrant a higher rating. The VA has granted a 70 percent rating since February 23, 2006.

The Veteran's PTSD has been rated at 50 percent, reflecting significant impairment in occupational and social functioning.

The Veteran's claims for an effective date earlier than June 30, 2004 for a 70 percent rating for PTSD and a TDIU based on service-connected PTSD are denied as there was no pending claim prior to that date.

The Veteran's service-connected PTSD is rated at 50 percent, which is the maximum schedular rating available. The claim for special monthly compensation based on need for regular aid and attendance or being housebound was denied.

The Veteran's PTSD does not meet the criteria for a higher rating as it does not cause significant occupational and social impairment.

The Board has granted service connection for Posttraumatic Stress Disorder, Adjustment Disorder, and Depression. The decision is mixed as it includes both granted and reopened issues.

The Veteran's appeal involves multiple conditions and issues, including lower back disability, gastroesophageal reflux disease, heart condition, hypertension, closed head injury residuals, hepatitis, syncope (fainting), bilateral hearing loss, tinnitus, and a psychiatric disability. The case is being remanded for further action.

The Veteran's appeal for service connection for PTSD has been dismissed as the appellant withdrew their appeal.

The Veteran's PTSD is shown to have resulted in definite impairment, warranting an initial compensable evaluation of 30 percent.

The Board has determined that the Veteran does not have PTSD related to service and therefore denied his claim for service connection.

The Veteran's PTSD is currently rated at 50 percent, the maximum schedular rating for this condition. The VA examiner found that his symptoms are primarily related to his service-connected PTSD and do not warrant a higher evaluation.

The Veteran's service connection for PTSD is granted, and the Board finds that his other diagnosed psychiatric disorders are not related to service.

The Board found no evidence of a diagnosis of PTSD during the appeal period and denied service connection for PTSD.