PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) decisions — 2010

The Veteran's PTSD is currently evaluated at a 70 percent disability rating, which reflects the severity of his symptoms and impairment in occupational and social functioning.

The Veteran's PTSD has been rated at 10 percent since February 26, 2007.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for an increased evaluation for his service-connected posttraumatic stress disorder, finding that it did not meet the criteria for a rating in excess of 70 percent.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for posttraumatic stress disorder was denied, and the case is being remanded to schedule a hearing.

The Veteran's PTSD has been productive of symptoms including frequent nightmares, extreme anxiety, and episodes of depression. The VA examiner found that the Veteran’s PTSD resulted in reduced reliability and productivity but did not meet criteria for higher ratings.

The Veteran's PTSD was evaluated at 50 percent prior to February 1, 2006 and at 70 percent since then. The appeal is denied as the evidence does not warrant a higher rating.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for PTSD, a right leg disorder, and lumbar strain. The decision is based on the lack of evidence supporting these conditions as being related to military service.

The Board has granted service connection for PTSD and remanded the issue of an initial compensable evaluation for jungle rot.

The Board denied service connection for PTSD and a psychiatric disorder other than PTSD, finding that there is no current diagnosis of PTSD in the evidence on file.

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

The Board has remanded the case for additional development to verify the Veteran's claimed in-service stressors and determine if he meets the criteria for service connection for PTSD.

The Board has granted service connection for PTSD and a psychosis, to include schizoaffective disorder and delusional disorder. The Veteran's current psychiatric conditions are found to be related to his in-service sexual assault.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for PTSD is being remanded due to the need for further development of his service personnel records and consideration of new evidence.

The Board has remanded the case due to incomplete verification of reported stressors, and further development is required.

The Board has ordered a remand for the Veteran to be scheduled for a videoconference hearing and to state which RO rating decision or decisions contain clear and unmistakable error. The appeal is not about service connection at all.

The Board has remanded the case due to new evidence and requests for additional medical records.

The Veteran's PTSD is service-connected due to an in-service sexual assault, and the Board found that his symptoms are related to this stressor.

The Board found that the Veteran does not have a current valid diagnosis of PTSD in conformance with the DSM-IV, and thus denied service connection for PTSD.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for an increased rating for PTSD and a TDIU due to missing evidence, in particular VA treatment records dated September 14, 2004 to March 31, 2009. The claim for a TDIU is also considered inextricably intertwined with the claim for increase on appeal.

The Veteran is seeking service connection for PTSD based on an in-service personal assault. The Board has ordered a VA examination to evaluate the claim and determine if there is a link between the alleged assault and current PTSD symptoms.