PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) decisions — 2010

The Veteran's service-connected PTSD has been rated at 30 percent since June 27, 2006. The rating is for the entire period of service connection.

The Veteran's posttraumatic stress disorder is manifested by occupational and social impairment with reduced reliability and productivity, but does not meet the criteria for a higher rating.

The Veteran's claim for an increased evaluation for his service-connected PTSD is being remanded due to the need for additional development, including a new VA psychiatric examination and obtaining treatment records from the Decatur VAMC.

The Board has determined that additional development is necessary prior to the adjudication of this claim, including scheduling a VA examination and obtaining relevant medical records.

The Veteran's PTSD is rated at 50 percent, and he is found unemployable due to his service-connected PTSD.

The Veteran's PTSD has resulted in occupational and social impairment with reduced reliability and productivity, warranting a 70 percent disability rating.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's PTSD was incurred as a result of military service and granted service connection. The Veteran's hemorrhoids are currently manifested by no more than mild or moderate impairment, which does not warrant a compensable rating.

The Veteran's service-connected PTSD is currently evaluated at a 50 percent rating, and the Board finds that his symptoms do not warrant an increased evaluation.

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

The Veteran's appeal for TDIU is being remanded due to inadequate VA examination and procedural errors.

The Veteran's current psychiatric disorders, including depression and PTSD, are not considered to be directly related to his military service or any service-connected condition.

The Veteran's claims for PTSD, hemorrhoids, a chorioretinal scar, and right ear hearing loss were denied as there is no credible evidence of in-service stressors or current disabilities related to service.

The Veteran's PTSD is related to his service in Vietnam, and the Board has granted service connection for this condition. The heart disability and skin disability issues are remanded for further development.

The Board denied reopening of the claim for PTSD due to lack of new and material evidence. Service connection was not granted for left knee meniscal tear and chondromalacia or cervical spine degenerative disc disease.

The Board has remanded the case for further development, including obtaining service personnel records and VA medical records. The Veteran will be scheduled for a VA psychiatric examination to assess his psychiatric disabilities and their relationship to service.

The Board has remanded the case due to the need for a VA psychiatric examination and additional development of the Social Security Administration records. The appellant's PTSD is currently rated at 30 percent, but he claims it should be higher.

The Board found that the Veteran's diagnosed psychiatric disorders, including PTSD and dysthymic disorder, were not incurred in or aggravated by active service. The evidence did not support a finding of service connection for these conditions.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings and service connection were denied. The decision did not address the issue of new and material evidence.

The Board has remanded the case due to incomplete records and need for a VA psychiatric examination.

The Veteran's PTSD has been manifested by symptoms such as nightmares, social isolation, anger, and hyper-vigilance. The Board finds that an initial 50 percent rating is warranted from the effective date of service connection.