PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) decisions — 2010

The Veteran's service-connected PTSD is currently rated at 70 percent, but the Board found that it does not meet the criteria for a higher rating due to total occupational and social impairment.

The Veteran's PTSD symptoms, while impairing his daily life and work efficiency, do not meet the criteria for a higher evaluation as they are consistent with a 30 percent rating.

The Board found that the Veteran's PTSD is as likely as not attributable to his military service, particularly personal assaults during basic training and while stationed in Panama.

The Veteran's service connection claim for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD and related conditions, was granted. The stressors identified by the Veteran were found to be credible and consistent with his service.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development, including obtaining medical records and scheduling a VA examination to assess his need for aid and attendance.

The Veteran's PTSD has been rated at 70 percent since May 23, 2008. The RO found that the Veteran is demonstrably unable to obtain or retain employment due to his PTSD.

The Board has determined that additional evidentiary development is necessary prior to the adjudication of the appellant's claim for service connection for PTSD. The appellant must be afforded a VA PTSD examination to determine the nature and etiology of his current psychiatric disability.

The Veteran has withdrawn all of his appealed claims, including those for PTSD, cold injury residuals, and gastrointestinal distress.

The Veteran's left ankle disability and PTSD were not incurred in or aggravated by service. The Board found no current left ankle disability, and the Veteran did not engage in combat with the enemy as required for a stressor to be considered credible.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claim to develop evidence and determine if his current psychiatric disorders, including PTSD and Depression, are related to service.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for PTSD and major depressive disorder has been reopened, and the Board has determined that his symptoms are related to in-service stressors. The Veteran is granted service connection for these conditions.

The Veteran's PTSD is productive of occupational and social impairment that most nearly approximates deficiencies in most areas, warranting a rating of 70 percent.

The Veteran is found to have PTSD as a result of his service in Vietnam, and the claim for service connection is granted.

The Board has decided to remand the case for further development, including obtaining treatment records and a VA psychiatric examination.

The Veteran's PTSD is found to be causally related to stressful incidents he experienced during service, and the claim for service connection is granted.

The Veteran's PTSD is manifested by mild or transient symptoms well controlled by medication and treatment. There is no indication of occupational or social impairment, leading to a denial of an initial rating higher than 10 percent.

The Veteran's PTSD is currently rated at 70 percent disabling, and the Board finds that it does not meet the criteria for an evaluation in excess of this rating.

The Board has granted service connection for a low back disability and dismissed the appeal of service connection for PTSD.

The Board has determined that the Veteran does not have a diagnosis of PTSD and therefore, service connection for PTSD is denied.

The Veteran is found incompetent to handle his VA funds due to the severity of his service-connected PTSD and related dementia.