PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) decisions — 2012

The Board has remanded the case for further development, including obtaining deck logs from October 23 to October 31, 1970. The Veteran's claim of service connection for PTSD remains under consideration.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development, including obtaining VA treatment records and a PTSD examination. The TDIU component of the claim will also be addressed.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for a psychiatric disorder, to include PTSD, is being remanded due to the need for further examination and development of his medical records.

The Board has reopened the Veteran's claim of entitlement to service connection for PTSD and finds that new evidence supports a diagnosis of PTSD related to his fear of hostile military activity during active service. The Veteran is therefore granted service connection for PTSD.

The Veteran's PTSD is currently rated at 50 percent, effective April 30, 2007. The claim for TDIU remains pending.

The Veteran's PTSD results in occupational and social impairment with reduced reliability and productivity, but does not meet the criteria for a higher disability rating.

The Board has reopened the Veteran's claim of service connection for PTSD due to new and material evidence received within one year of the November 2007 rating decision. The underlying issue is now REMANDED for additional development, including a VA examination.

The Veteran's PTSD is currently rated at 30 percent, and his claim for a higher rating has been denied. The Board also found that he does not meet the criteria for TDIU due to service-connected disability.

The Veteran's PTSD has resulted in occupational and social impairment, warranting a 50% rating.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's service connection claim for PTSD is granted, as his diagnosis of PTSD was based on a verified stressor related to his military service.

The Veteran's PTSD prior to July 31, 2007 resulted in occupational and social impairment with reduced reliability and productivity. The symptoms included concentration problems, flashbacks, a depressed mood, social isolation, and suicidal ideation.

The Veteran's PTSD is currently rated at 50 percent, the maximum schedular rating available. The claim for an increased initial rating in excess of 50 percent for PTSD has been granted.

The Board has granted the claim for service connection for a psychiatric disability, including PTSD and depression. The issue of entitlement to service connection for a bilateral shoulder disability remains pending.

The Board found that the Veteran's claimed acquired psychiatric disorders, including PTSD and MDD, were not incurred in service.

The Veteran requested to withdraw his appeal regarding the rating for PTSD with a mood disorder, and the Board has dismissed this issue.

The Veteran's appeal has been withdrawn by his authorized representative before the Board could issue a decision.

The Veteran's PTSD has been rated at 30 percent since February 18, 2011, reflecting occupational and social impairment with occasional decrease in work efficiency and intermittent periods of inability to perform occupational tasks.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded to obtain additional VA records and SSA disability benefits information. The claims will be reconsidered after these actions.

The Veteran's PTSD is currently rated at 30 percent for the period prior to June 15, 2007 and at 50 percent beginning June 15, 2007. The Veteran contends that his PTSD warrants higher initial ratings.

The Veteran's PTSD is rated at 50 percent since April 1, 2010. The rating reflects moderate impairment in social and occupational functioning due to symptoms such as depression, anxiety, impaired impulse control, and difficulty establishing effective relationships.