PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) decisions — 2012

The Veteran's PTSD was rated at 50 percent from September 2, 2007 through April 13, 2011. The Board found that the symptoms did not warrant a higher rating during this period.

The Veteran claims service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD and depression. The case is being remanded to provide proper VCAA notice and to obtain a VA examination addressing the expanded claim.

The Board has remanded the case for additional development, including obtaining a VA psychiatric examination to determine if the Veteran's diagnosed psychiatric disabilities are related to his military service. The appeal is now pending again with the RO.

The Veteran is seeking an earlier effective date for the grant of service connection for PTSD. The Board has determined that there are issues related to clear and unmistakable error which need to be addressed before a final decision can be made.

The Board has determined that there is a reasonable doubt in favor of the Veteran's claim for service connection for PTSD, and thus grants the claim.

The Veteran's PTSD has been rated at 50 percent since July 16, 2010, reflecting significant occupational and social impairment.

The Veteran's PTSD was rated at 50 percent since September 22, 2006. The Board found that the evidence did not support a higher rating.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for various conditions, finding that none of these conditions were incurred or aggravated by military service.

The Veteran's PTSD is currently manifested by sleep problems, depression, irritability, impairment of short-term memory, anxiety and disturbances of motivation and mood. However, these symptoms have not resulted in occupational and social impairment with deficiencies in most areas or an inability to establish and maintain effective relationships.

The Veteran's claim for an earlier effective date for a 100% rating for PTSD with dysthymia, chronic depression, and personality disorder was denied as the increase in symptomatology did not occur prior to November 5, 2007.

The Veteran's appeal is remanded to the Department of Veterans Affairs Regional Office due to a need for additional development, including obtaining VA treatment records and arranging an examination to determine his ability to secure or maintain substantially gainful employment.

The Veteran's PTSD was found to be incurred in service, while his cognitive disorder is not related to service.

The Veteran is seeking service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, which he claims is due to his military service. The Board has ordered a remand to obtain additional medical evidence and determine if the Veteran meets the criteria for PTSD or any other acquired psychiatric disorder.

The Board has remanded the case for further development, including a new psychiatric examination and consideration of additional evidence. The Veteran's claim for service connection for PTSD and Major Depressive Disorder remains under review.

The Board has remanded the case for further development due to inconsistencies in the Veteran's allegations and lack of corroborating evidence. The appeal is currently pending.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for liver disease, claimed as hepatitis, was denied. His claims for PTSD and hypertension were granted.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for various conditions, including a right shoulder disability, left shoulder disability, dermatitis, erectile dysfunction, an acquired psychiatric disability (adjustment disorder with anxious and depressed mood and posttraumatic stress disorder), achalasia, and TMJ. The initial ratings assigned were also denied.

The Veteran's claim for an initial rating greater than 30 percent for PTSD and for an effective date prior to October 25, 2006, for the grant of service connection for PTSD is denied.

The Veteran's appeal was denied as his PTSD did not meet the criteria for a rating in excess of 50 percent, and he also had no entitlement to increased ratings for his other conditions.

The Veteran's PTSD was rated at 70% prior to August 25, 2009. Since then, the condition has not met criteria for a higher rating.