PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) decisions — 2012

The Veteran's PTSD symptoms have resulted in occupational and social impairment with reduced reliability and productivity, warranting a 50 percent rating from November 7, 2001, through June 14, 2006.

The Board has remanded the case for further development and consideration, including obtaining updated treatment records, addressing the Veteran's prior diagnosis of PTSD and current diagnosis of schizophrenia, and providing a supplemental VA opinion regarding the etiology of any current psychiatric disorder.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, claimed as posttraumatic stress disorder, is being remanded due to the need for additional development of evidence and examination.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for PTSD was denied as there is no credible evidence of an in-service stressor that would support a diagnosis of PTSD.

The Board has remanded the case due to incomplete development and need for additional medical opinions regarding the nature, onset, and etiology of any psychiatric disorder diagnosed since April 2003.

The Veteran's PTSD has been granted a disability evaluation of 50 percent, effective as of January 30, 2009. The claim for an increased rating remains pending.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's PTSD is related to an in-service personal assault, and service connection for this condition is granted.

The Veteran is seeking higher ratings for his service-connected PTSD. The case has been remanded to obtain additional medical records and for further development.

The Veteran's appeal for an initial disability rating in excess of 30 percent for his service-connected PTSD has been dismissed as the Veteran withdrew his appeal before a decision was made.

The Board has reopened the Veteran's claim for service connection of an acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD, depressive disorder, anxiety disorder, and generalized anxiety disorder. The evidence now submitted raises a reasonable possibility of substantiating the claim.

The Board found that the Veteran's current bilateral hearing loss is not related to his service, and denied his claims for service connection.

The Veteran's PTSD has been rated at 50 percent since March 21, 2007. The Board finds that the preponderance of evidence shows that the Veteran's PTSD is not productive of total occupational and social impairment.

The Veteran's service-connected PTSD has rendered him unable to secure or maintain substantially gainful employment from November 17, 2004 to January 21, 2008.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's allegations of in-service assault are not credible and does not find PTSD related to active military service or events therein. As such, the claim for service connection for PTSD is denied.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's claimed in-service stressors, including those related to personal assault, have not been verified. As a result, service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder cannot be established.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded due to the need for additional evidence, specifically SSA disability benefits and related medical records.

The Veteran's PTSD symptoms have most nearly approximated occupational and social impairment with deficiencies in most areas throughout the appeal period, warranting a 70 percent rating. The TDIU claim is granted effective August 25, 2011.

The Board has reopened the Veteran's claims for service connection for PTSD and a groin rash, but denied them on the merits.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, to include PTSD, is being remanded due to the need for additional information about his in-service stressors and unit activities.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for further development of the record, including obtaining private treatment records and providing a VA examination to determine the etiology of his claimed disorders.