PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) decisions — 2010

The Veteran's PTSD is currently rated at 30 percent, effective May 9, 2007. The Board found that the impairment due to PTSD more nearly approximates occasional decrease in work efficiency and intermittent periods of inability to perform occupational tasks.

The Board denied a rating in excess of 50 percent for PTSD, finding the Veteran's symptoms did not meet the criteria for a higher rating.

The Veteran's service-connected PTSD is currently rated at 50 percent, reflecting occupational and social impairment with reduced reliability and productivity.

The Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD, anxiety disorder, and major depressive disorder, is currently rated at 50 percent disabling. The evidence shows significant impairment in social and occupational functioning but not to the extent warranting a higher rating.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for PTSD due to a lack of verified stressor events and therefore no valid diagnosis of PTSD.

The Board has determined that the Veteran does not have a current diagnosis of PTSD or any other psychiatric disorder, and therefore service connection for these conditions is denied.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for payment or reimbursement of unauthorized medical expenses incurred at a private medical facility on July 12-13, 2005 due to lack of evidence showing an ongoing emergency and because VA facilities were feasibly available.

The appellant's claim of entitlement to an initial disability rating in excess of 30 percent for PTSD is being remanded due to the need for additional development, including a VA psychiatric examination.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is being remanded due to the need for an adequate medical opinion regarding the etiology of his PTSD and additional development of his claimed stressors.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for PTSD is being remanded due to the need to obtain treatment records and conduct a VA examination.

The Board has remanded the case for further development and readjudication of the claim due to a lack of an adequate medical opinion regarding the etiology of the Veteran's PTSD.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's PTSD with depressive disorder is related to his service and grants service connection for these conditions.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's PTSD is related to his service and grants the claim for service connection.

The Board has ordered a remand to obtain additional medical opinions and evidence in order to determine if the Veteran's current psychiatric disorders, including PTSD, are related to his military service.

The Board has determined that additional development is necessary to properly adjudicate the veteran's claims for an increased rating for PTSD and a TDIU. The case is being remanded to the RO/AMC for further action.

The Veteran's PTSD has resulted in episodes of depression, anxiety, sleep impairment, and poor socialization but not suicidal ideation or obsessional rituals. The Board finds that the Veteran does not meet the criteria for a higher initial rating than 50 percent.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for hypertension and posttraumatic stress disorder, finding no evidence of a chronic condition during active duty or within one year after discharge. The claim was also not supported by sufficient continuity of symptomatology.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for PTSD and Major Depressive Disorder were denied because the Board found that there was no credible supporting evidence of in-service stressors or other events to support these diagnoses. The claim for service connection for PTSD is further denied due to a lack of combat verification.

The Veteran's PTSD was initially rated at 30 percent from July 11, 2005 and increased to 50 percent effective the same date. The Board found that a higher rating of 70 percent is warranted for the period from June 23, 2006.

The Veteran's PTSD has been rated at 30 percent since February 15, 2005. The RO granted service connection for PTSD and assigned the initial rating.