PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) decisions — 2010

The Veteran's claim for an increased rating for PTSD was denied, as his PTSD does not meet the criteria for a higher evaluation.

The Board has remanded the case for further development, including verification of combat service. The Veteran's claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder remains pending.

The Veteran's service-connected PTSD with depression has been rated at 30 percent, and the Board found that this rating is appropriate based on his symptoms.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for PTSD is being remanded due to the need for additional development, including obtaining VA and private medical records.

The Veteran's hepatitis B is rated at 40 percent, and his depressive disorder with PTSD is rated at 70 percent. The effective date for the 30 percent rating for bilateral plantar fasciitis has been set to September 22, 1999.

The Board has reopened the previously denied claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, claimed as PTSD and depression. The issue of whether this condition is related to military service remains on appeal.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded to the RO for scheduling a Travel Board hearing on his PTSD and TDIU claims.

The Veteran's combined disability rating is 90 percent, meeting the criteria for TDIU under VA regulations. However, his service-connected disabilities do not render him unemployable as a result of their impact on his ability to secure or follow substantially gainful employment.

The Veteran's claim for an initial rating higher than 30 percent for posttraumatic stress disorder is being remanded due to the need for a new VA examination.

The Board has determined that new and material evidence has been received to reopen the claim of service connection for PTSD. The Veteran's in-service stressors have been verified, and there is now sufficient medical nexus evidence to support a finding of service connection.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for PTSD due to a lack of credible evidence supporting the occurrence of his claimed in-service stressors.

The Veteran's PTSD has been manifested by symptoms such as survivor's guilt, irritability, anxiety, anger, intrusive thoughts, flashbacks, avoidance, social isolation, detachment, nightmares, hypervigilance, impaired sleep, alcohol use, suicidal ideations, with a Global Assessment of Functioning (GAF) score between 45 and 65. The Board finds that the Veteran's PTSD does not meet or approximate the criteria for a higher initial evaluation in excess of 70 percent.

The Veteran's claims for PTSD and diabetes mellitus type-II were denied as there is no confirmed diagnosis of PTSD, and the Veteran did not have diabetes during service or due to herbicide exposure.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for restless leg syndrome and increased ratings for PTSD are being remanded due to the need for additional treatment records from the Detroit Vet Center.

The Veteran's PTSD was initially evaluated as 30 percent disabling from July 30, 1993 until December 1, 2004 and as 50 percent disabling thereafter.

The Board has remanded the case due to inadequate verification of the Veteran's in-service stressor. The Veteran's claim for service connection is pending and will be reviewed after additional development.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities render him unable to secure or follow a substantially gainful occupation.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's service connection claim for PTSD is granted based on direct evidence of a stressor.

The Board denied service connection for schizophrenia, posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), and hepatitis C. The Veteran's claims were not supported by medical evidence or a verified in-service stressor.

The Veteran's claim for an effective date earlier than June 1, 2001 for the award of a total disability rating based on individual unemployability (TDIU) is granted. The effective date is set at August 6, 1999, which is the effective date for the grant of service connection for PTSD.