PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) decisions — 2012

The Veteran's service-connected PTSD and depressive disorder are currently rated at 30 percent, which is the maximum schedular rating available for these conditions.

The Veteran's service connection claim for PTSD is granted as the diagnosed condition is related to his in-service stressor, which occurred during his active duty.

The Veteran's claim for a rating in excess of 20 percent from March 3, 2005 to November 22, 2005, and in excess of 10 percent beginning February 1, 2006, for osteoarthritis of the left knee was denied.

The Board has remanded the case for further development and examination to determine if the Veteran's posttraumatic stress disorder is related to in-service stressors or any other psychiatric condition.

The Board found that the Veteran experienced or witnessed traumatic events in Vietnam, which led to PTSD. The claim for service connection was granted.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for a psychiatric disorder, including PTSD, depression, anxiety, and nightmares is granted due to the occurrence of a stressor during his military service. The Board resolves all reasonable doubt in favor of the Veteran.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for PTSD and residuals of cold weather injuries to both lower extremities, finding no current disability and insufficient evidence to reopen the claims.

The Veteran's appeal involves two issues: a request for an increased evaluation for coronary artery disease status-post stent placement, and the propriety of reducing his PTSD disability rating from 100 to 70 percent. The Board has determined that both issues are in need of further development.

The Veteran's appeal is remanded for additional development to gather outstanding medical records and conduct a VA examination.

The Veteran's PTSD is currently rated at 70 percent, reflecting significant occupational and social impairment with deficiencies in most areas.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded to obtain VA treatment records, schedule him for a psychiatric examination, and provide a medical opinion regarding his TDIU claim.

The Veteran's PTSD is currently rated at 50 percent, and the Board found that it does not meet or approximate the criteria for a higher rating.

The Veteran's PTSD has resulted in total occupational and social impairment, warranting a 100% disability rating. As his PTSD is the primary issue at hand, his claim of entitlement to a TDIU has been rendered moot.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for further development, including a VA examination and review of his medical records. The issues include service connection for a skin disorder to include as due to herbicide exposure and an initial rating in excess of 30 percent for PTSD.

The Board has remanded the case for additional development, including verification of a claimed in-service stressor and examination to determine the presence and etiology of PTSD.

The Veteran is requesting a review of the July 1999 Board decision that denied service connection for PTSD due to potential CUE. The case has been remanded for further action, including scheduling a hearing if requested by the Veteran.

The Board has remanded the case for additional development to determine if the Veteran's character of discharge is a bar to VA benefits and whether he is entitled to Dependency and Indemnity Compensation and Burial Benefits.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development, including a new VA examination to assess the severity of his service-connected PTSD and whether he is unemployable due to this disability.

The Board has remanded the case for further development due to unverified stressors and a need for an examination to determine if the Veteran's claimed stressors are sufficient to support a diagnosis of PTSD.

The Veteran's PTSD resulted in occupational and social impairment with reduced reliability and productivity prior to July 11, 2011. For the period from July 11, 2011 onwards, his symptoms did not meet criteria for a higher rating.