PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) decisions — 2010

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for Posttraumatic Stress Disorder, bilateral hearing loss, a low back disorder secondary to left knee degenerative joint disease, and arthritis of the right knee secondary to left knee degenerative joint disease. The evidence did not support these claims as they were determined to be either not incurred or aggravated in service.

The Veteran's service-connected PTSD and other disabilities have combined to meet the criteria for a total disability rating based on individual unemployability.

The Veteran's major depressive disorder with PTSD has been rated at 50 percent since June 29, 2007. The Board found that the symptoms warrant this rating.

The Board found no clear and unmistakable error in the June 1987 rating decision that denied service connection for PTSD, as the evidence then of record supported the denial.

The Board dismissed the Veteran's appeal due to his death while the appeal was pending before the Court.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's PTSD meets the criteria for a 100 percent disability rating since May 22, 2002. The Veteran is granted an increased evaluation of 100 percent for PTSD.

The Board has dismissed the appeal due to the Veteran's death.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's PTSD and depression are related to his service, warranting service connection. However, there is insufficient evidence to support a diagnosis of fibromyalgia.

The Board denied the appellant's claims for increased disability ratings for her service-connected PTSD and entitlement to TDIU, finding that she did not meet the percentage requirements for a higher rating at any time prior to January 9, 2003.

The Veteran's PTSD has been rated at 50 percent, the maximum schedular rating for this condition. The VA adjudicator found that his symptoms do not meet or approximate the criteria for a higher rating.

The Veteran's appeal has been withdrawn prior to the Board making a decision.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities did not render him eligible for TDIU from August 30, 2004 to September 9, 2009 under the schedular percentage requirements. However, he was denied TDIU as his disabilities alone did not prevent him from securing and following substantially gainful employment.

The Board found no credible evidence supporting the Veteran's claimed stressors and denied service connection for PTSD.

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

The Veteran's claims for PTSD and hypertension are being remanded due to the need for further development, including obtaining a VA psychiatric examination.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development, including obtaining VA treatment records and scheduling a VA examination to assess the severity of his service-connected PTSD.

The Veteran's PTSD has been rated at 30 percent since April 1, 2004. Since May 19, 2009, the rating is increased to 50 percent.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for higher ratings for PTSD with major depression and service connection for right shoulder, thoracic spine, and lumbar spine disabilities. The issues involving a higher rating for PTSD and service connection for a lumbar spine disability are remanded.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for further development, including obtaining SSA disability records and scheduling a VA examination to determine the identity and etiology of any psychiatric disorder.

The Veteran's PTSD has been productive of total occupational and social impairment since June 28, 2007. The Board grants a 100 percent schedular rating for the Veteran's PTSD.