PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) decisions — 2012

The Veteran's PTSD is currently evaluated as 30 percent disabling, the maximum rating available under Diagnostic Code 9411.,His malaria has been inactive since his treatment in 1951 and there are no current residuals.

The Veteran's PTSD symptoms worsened from moderate to severe, causing occupational and social impairment with deficiencies in most areas.,Since August 1, 2005, the Veteran's leishmaniasis has not been active but resulted in residual skin conditions.

The Veteran's service-connected PTSD is currently rated at 70 percent effective May 10, 2006. The rating reflects significant occupational and social impairment with reduced reliability and productivity.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's PTSD is related to traumatic events during his military service, and grants service connection for this condition. The Board also found no evidence linking depression or anxiety disorders to service.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for further action, including scheduling a hearing before a Veterans Law Judge at the RO. The case will be returned to the Board after this additional development.

The Veteran's PTSD has been productive of occupational and social impairment with deficiencies in most areas, resulting in an increased evaluation to 70 percent for the portion of the appeal period extending from January 30, 2012 forward.

The Veteran's PTSD has been rated at 30 percent, and the Board found that it does not warrant a higher rating based on current symptomatology.

The Board has remanded the case for additional development, including obtaining medical records and scheduling a VA examination to determine if the appellant's acquired psychiatric disorders are related to his military service.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for PTSD has been granted. The Board finds that the evidence is at least evenly balanced on whether the Veteran has a diagnosis of PTSD related to his in-service stressors, and concludes that he does.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded due to the need for additional development, including obtaining private medical records and scheduling VA examinations. The claims will be reconsidered after these steps are completed.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded due to the need for additional records from VA facilities, private medical providers, and SSA.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's claims for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, to include PTSD, and for increased ratings for his nasal fractures require additional development. Specifically, a VA examination is needed to determine if he meets the criteria for a diagnosis of PTSD based on fear of hostile military or terrorist activity, and whether any diagnosed PTSD is related to a verified in-service stressor. Additionally, an updated VA compensation examination is required to assess the current degree of disability due to his nasal fractures.

The Board has determined that additional development is needed to properly adjudicate the Veteran's claims, including obtaining recent VA treatment records and providing an expert opinion regarding his service-connected PTSD with depression.

The Veteran's PTSD is granted as it was incurred in active service based on the credible supporting evidence of the claimed in-service stressors.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim to reopen his service connection for PTSD, finding that new and material evidence had not been submitted.

The Veteran's PTSD is currently rated at 10 percent, and his obstructive sleep apnea has been granted as secondary to a service-connected left deviated septum.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for further development of his PTSD claim, including obtaining updated VA treatment records and arranging a new examination to assess the current severity of his service-connected PTSD.

The Veteran's PTSD has caused total occupational and social impairment since February 23, 2001, warranting a 100% rating.

The Veteran's appeal is currently in remand status due to the need for a VA examination to assess the severity of his PTSD and obtain additional medical records. The issues include seeking an increased rating for PTSD and TDIU.

The Veteran's claim for a total disability rating based on individual unemployability due to service-connected PTSD, bilateral hearing loss, and tinnitus is being remanded for additional development.