PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) decisions — 2010

The Veteran's PTSD was rated at 30 percent from May 28, 2003, and the RO denied any increase in rating for this condition. The Veteran appealed to higher ratings, but the RO continued to deny these appeals.

The Veteran's PTSD is manifested by occupational and social impairment with reduced reliability and productivity, warranting a 50 percent rating.

The Board has reopened the claim for service connection for PTSD due to new and material evidence, but denied the claim as the Veteran does not have PTSD.

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

The Board has reopened the appellant's claim of entitlement to service connection for PTSD and finds that new evidence supports a finding that the appellant currently suffers from PTSD that is the result of a disease or injury in service.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded due to the need for a new examination to assess his current level of PTSD and its impact on his daily life. The Veteran's service-connected disability has worsened, as evidenced by lower GAF scores.

The Board has remanded the case due to additional development being necessary, including notification of alternative forms of evidence and a VA psychiatric examination.

The Board has granted service connection for PTSD and finds that the Veteran's depression is secondary to his diagnosed PTSD.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including PTSD and diabetes mellitus, did not render him unemployable prior to September 1, 2009. The RO denied his claim for a TDIU rating as he was found to be unemployable due to nonservice-connected factors such as arthritis and felony convictions.

The Veteran's claims for PTSD, depression with panic attacks, and an increased rating for left ankle disability were all denied. The denial of the PTSD claim is based on a lack of verified in-service stressor and no service connection can be established as PTSD. The depression with panic attacks claim was previously denied and new evidence did not relate to the reason it was denied. The left ankle disability claim was also denied.

The Veteran does not have PTSD that is attributable to military service.

The Veteran's PTSD has been manifested by a depressed mood, sleep impairment, and occupational and social impairment but does not result in circumstantial or stereotyped speech, panic attacks, loss of memory, impaired judgment or impaired abstract thinking. The criteria for an initial disability rating greater than 30 percent for service-connected PTSD have not been met.

The Veteran's claim for an increased rating for PTSD is being remanded due to the need for additional development, including obtaining VA medical records and scheduling a new examination.

The Veteran's psychiatric condition, primarily manifested by intrusive memories and nightmares related to his combat experiences in the Korean War, was initially rated as noncompensably disabling prior to October 3, 2008. As of that date, he is entitled to a rating of at least 10 percent for his service-connected anxiety disorder.

The Board has ordered a remand due to the need for additional development, including obtaining VA treatment records and providing proper VCAA notice regarding PTSD claims based on in-service personal assault or harassment.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disability, including PTSD, anxiety, and depression is being remanded due to the need for additional development of his medical records.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded due to the need for a Travel Board hearing. The issue of service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including depression, anxiety attacks, and PTSD, remains on appeal.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for an effective date prior to February 28, 2000 for the grant of service connection for PTSD. The effective date was fixed at the date of receipt of the claim or the date entitlement arose, whichever is later.

The Veteran's PTSD has caused occupational and social impairment, warranting a 70 percent disability rating. The claim for TDIU is also granted.

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