PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) decisions — 2012

The Veteran's PTSD with major depression is rated at 70 percent, the highest available rating. The left calf GSW residuals are rated at 10 percent.

The Board has granted the Veteran's claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD. The decision is based on the direct relationship between her reported in-service stressors and her current diagnoses of PTSD and other mental health conditions.

The Veteran's PTSD was rated at 70 percent from October 2, 2008. The effective date for this rating is set as October 2, 2008.

The Veteran's claim of service connection for PTSD was denied as there is no evidence to support the occurrence of the claimed in-service stressors, and therefore, no diagnosis of PTSD based on those events.

The Veteran's PTSD has been rated at 50 percent since July 22, 2010, reflecting significant occupational and social impairment.

The Board found no evidence of a current diagnosis of posttraumatic stress disorder linked to an in-service stressor, and thus denied the Veteran's claim for service connection.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims of service connection for a psychiatric disability other than PTSD and for PTSD, finding that there was no evidence to support these claims.

The Veteran's PTSD is currently rated at 50 percent, reflecting occupational and social impairment with reduced reliability and productivity. The Board finds that the evidence does not support a higher rating.

The Veteran's TDIU claim is being remanded for additional development to determine his employability due to service-connected disabilities, including PTSD, hearing loss, and left hand disability.

The Board has granted service connection for PTSD, a headache disability, and primary insomnia. The Veteran's conditions are found to be related to his military service.

The Veteran is granted service connection for PTSD, a left knee disorder, and residuals of frostbite (congelatio) of the fingers. The Board finds that these conditions are related to his military service.

The Board is remanding the claim for service connection of an acquired psychiatric disorder, including depression, PTSD and anxiety, to allow further development. The Veteran's claims for PTSD and anxiety are pending as they require additional evidence.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, in conjunction with his education/training and work experience, render him unable to secure or follow a substantially gainful occupation.

The Board has dismissed the appeal due to the appellant's withdrawal of the appeal.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded due to the need for additional development, including a new VA examination and obtaining all relevant medical records. The issues of entitlement to an increased rating for PTSD and TDIU are also part of this appeal.

The Veteran's appeals for a higher evaluation for diabetes and SMC based on need for aid and attendance or housebound status are being remanded to allow for additional development of the claims.

The Veteran is shown at least as likely as not to have PTSD due to events experienced in active military service, and the Board grants service connection for PTSD.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for PTSD was denied as there is no verified in-service stressor and the Veteran does not have a current diagnosis of PTSD.

The Veteran's request for an earlier effective date than May 8, 2000 for the grant of service connection for PTSD is denied as the July 2001 rating decision became final and no new evidence was submitted to reopen the claim.

The Veteran's appeal is remanded due to the need for a new examination and consideration of additional evidence, including treatment records from a private facility in Tallahassee, Florida.