PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) decisions — 2010

The Veteran's PTSD is currently rated at 30 percent, effective from August 1, 2005. The Board has now granted an increased rating to 50 percent.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for PTSD was denied because there is no credible evidence of an in-service stressor, and the Veteran did not engage in combat with the enemy during his service.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for a travel board hearing at the RO in Atlanta, Georgia.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for residuals of a head injury, PTSD, bilateral hearing loss, foot fungus, and heart disorder is denied as there is no current diagnosis related to these conditions.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient evidence regarding the Veteran's claimed in-service stressor and for further research into the nature of any diagnosed acquired psychiatric disorder.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's posttraumatic stress disorder warrants a 70 percent rating, reflecting occupational and social impairment with deficiencies in most areas.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for PTSD is being remanded due to the need to verify in-service stressors and conduct a VA psychiatric examination.

The Veteran's service-connected PTSD is currently rated at 50 percent, reflecting occupational and social impairment with reduced reliability and productivity due to symptoms such as flattened affect, panic attacks more than once a week, difficulty understanding complex commands, impaired judgment, disturbances of motivation and mood, and difficulty establishing effective relationships. The current rating adequately reflects the Veteran's disability picture.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claim to reopen his service connection for PTSD, finding that no new and material evidence was received.

The Veteran's PTSD is currently rated at 30 percent, effective January 14, 2008. The claim for service connection for chronic nasopharyngitis/rhinitis was denied.

The Veteran's claim for an initial evaluation in excess of 30 percent for PTSD is being remanded due to the need for updated VA outpatient treatment records and a new examination to assess current disability picture, especially suicidal ideation.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development to verify service stressors and determine the presence of PTSD, sleep apnea, and low back disability.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, to include PTSD, is being remanded due to incomplete development and notification requirements.

The Veteran's claim for TDIU is remanded due to the need for a VA examination and opinion regarding his service-connected disabilities' impact on his employability.

The Veteran's PTSD symptoms have been rated at 70% since the date of claim. The TDIU was granted effective July 7, 2003. Service connection for lipomas and residuals (claimed as secondary to Agent Orange exposure) and left foot traumatic arthritis were both established.

The Veteran's appeal involves multiple conditions, including cancers and neurological disorders, all potentially related to exposure to burn pits. The case is being remanded for additional medical records and verification of a claimed stressor.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for increased ratings for PTSD, TDIU, and DEA benefits. The effective dates were not earlier than December 22, 2003.

The Board has reopened the claim for PTSD, but denied service connection due to insufficient evidence linking current symptoms to a claimed in-service stressor.

The Veteran's appeal has been withdrawn, and the case is dismissed.

The Veteran's PTSD was granted a 50 percent evaluation effective February 15, 2007. The claim for TDIU is addressed in the REMAND portion of this decision.