PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) decisions — 2011

The Veteran's claimed psychiatric disorders, including PTSD and anxiety/depression, were not incurred or aggravated by service. The in-service stressors are not corroborated.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for increased evaluation of his lumbosacral spine disability and service connection for PTSD and depression. The Veteran's lumbar spine disability was rated at 40 percent, which is the maximum schedular rating available under the General Rating Formula for Diseases and Injuries of the Spine.

The Veteran's claim for an increased rating of 70 percent for PTSD has been denied as his symptoms do not meet the criteria for a higher disability evaluation.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded due to the need for additional disability records and further development of his claims. The issues include seeking an increased rating for PTSD and determining if there should be a change in the effective date for TDIU.

The Veteran's appeal for increased ratings for PTSD and migraine headaches was denied. The Board also found that the Veteran did not timely file a notice of disagreement regarding an earlier effective date assigned in January 2002 for his service-connected PTSD.

The Veteran's claim for an increased evaluation for his service-connected PTSD is being remanded due to the need for a comprehensive examination and consideration of additional evidence.

The Veteran's appeal includes issues of service connection for tinnitus, a higher disability rating for PTSD, and TDIU. These claims are being remanded due to the need for additional development.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development to determine his employability due to his service-connected disabilities.

The Veteran's claim for an initial evaluation in excess of 10 percent for his service-connected posttraumatic stress disorder is being remanded due to the need for additional VA examinations and records.

The Veteran's initial claim for an increased rating for PTSD was denied, and his TDIU claim was also denied. The RO assigned a 50% disability rating for PTSD effective September 27, 2007.

The Veteran's PTSD with depression is currently rated at 30 percent, effective September 8, 2005. The Board finds that a higher rating of 50 percent is warranted for the period prior to September 8, 2005.

The Veteran's claims for service connection are being remanded due to the need for additional development, including obtaining medical records and conducting VA examinations.

The Veteran's PTSD is currently rated at 30 percent, effective from March 1, 2005.

The Board denied service connection for PTSD in May 2010, finding that the correct facts were not before them and that they correctly applied the relevant laws and regulations. The Veteran's motion for revision of this decision was denied.

The Veteran's PTSD has been rated at 70 percent since September 11, 2007, reflecting significant occupational and social impairment.

The Board has remanded the case for further action by the originating agency, including scheduling a Video Conference hearing before a Veterans Law Judge of the Board.

The Board has denied all claims and appeals, except for the earlier effective date for service connection for PTSD. The claim is denied as there is no evidence of a claim prior to October 27, 2006.

The Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD and major depression, is found to be related to his service. Service connection for these conditions is granted.

The Veteran's claim for an earlier effective date for PTSD was denied, but his claim to reopen a low back disability claim was granted. The decision is mixed as the PTSD claim was granted and the low back disability claim was reopened.

The Board has granted service connection for PTSD, finding that the Veteran experienced stressors related to rocket attacks during his service in Vietnam. The diagnosis of PTSD is supported by credible supporting evidence and a VA psychologist's opinion.