PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) decisions — 2011

The Veteran's service-connected psychiatric disorder and right ankle and foot disorder have been rated, but the initial compensable rating for her psychiatric condition has been granted. The increased rating claim for her right ankle and foot disorder was denied.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for a back disorder and an acquired psychiatric disorder (claimed as PTSD) are being remanded for further development.

The Board has determined that the Veteran does not have a diagnosed psychiatric disability, including PTSD, major depressive disorder, or anxiety, incurred in service. The evidence does not support a finding of such disabilities.

The Veteran's psychiatric disorder other than PTSD and tinnitus have been granted service connection as they are presumed to be related to his military noise exposure in Vietnam.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded to obtain additional evidence and for a VA psychiatric examination to determine the nature and etiology of any currently diagnosed psychiatric disorder(s), including PTSD.

The Veteran's PTSD is granted as service connected, with the decision based on new evidence that supports a diagnosis of PTSD related to her in-service sexual assault.

New and material evidence has been received to reopen the claim of service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD, depression, and a mood disorder.,The Veteran's low back disorder is also considered on appeal.

The Veteran's claim for an initial rating higher than 50 percent for his acquired psychiatric disorder, to include PTSD and depression, was denied. The effective date of service connection remains October 7, 1997.

The Board has granted an effective date of January 8, 1986 for the grant of service connection for PTSD. This is based on new information provided by CURR that was not available at the time of the original claim in 1986.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for PTSD, back injuries, and neck injuries. The evidence submitted since the April 2003 rating decision does not provide new or material information to reopen these claims.

The Veteran's PTSD prior to June 16, 2006 resulted in significant impairment but did not meet the criteria for a higher rating.

The Board has remanded the TDIU claim for additional development, including VA examinations and consideration of whether the Veteran meets the criteria for an extraschedular evaluation under either 38 C.F.R. § 4.16(b) and § 3.321(b)(1).

The Veteran's PTSD has been rated at 30 percent since November 15, 2005, reflecting occupational and social impairment with occasional decrease in work efficiency and intermittent periods of inability to perform occupational tasks.

The Veteran's PTSD has been manifested by symptomatology that more closely approximates total occupational and social impairment, warranting a 100% evaluation.

The Board has remanded the case due to outstanding records and further development is required before adjudicating the Veteran's claim for service connection for PTSD.

The Board has granted the claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including anxiety disorder. The Veteran currently suffers from this condition and there is sufficient evidence to support a finding that it began during his active duty service.

The Veteran's PTSD has been rated at 30 percent since January 4, 2006. The symptoms have included hypervigilance, irritability, nightmares, and sleep disturbance, resulting in occasional decrease in work efficiency and intermittent periods of inability to perform occupational tasks.

The Veteran's PTSD is rated at 70 percent since October 14, 2009. His shrapnel wounds of the right arm, right thigh and right leg are rated as non-compensable.

The Veteran's PTSD is found to be related to in-service personal assaults, and service connection for PTSD is granted.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for PTSD has been granted. His claim for service connection for a bilateral foot disorder remains pending as the evidence is insufficient to determine if it occurred during his military service.