PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) decisions — 2012

The Veteran's PTSD is currently rated at 50 percent, and the evidence does not support a higher rating as his symptoms do not meet the criteria for a 70 percent evaluation.

The Veteran's PTSD is currently rated at 50 percent, reflecting occupational and social impairment with reduced reliability and productivity.

The Board has dismissed the appeal as a freestanding claim for an earlier effective date, finding that the June 2003 rating decision is final and there remain no other matters for consideration.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development, including obtaining VA records and affording the Veteran a VA examination to determine his current level of occupational and social impairment due to PTSD. The claim for an increased rating for PTSD and the claim for a total disability rating based on individual unemployability will be adjudicated after the development.

The Veteran's service-connected PTSD and anxiety disorder with alcohol dependence are currently evaluated at 50 percent, but the Board finds that his symptoms do not warrant a higher evaluation.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's claimed acquired psychiatric disorders, including PTSD and schizophrenia, were not incurred in service or due to a presumptive exposure. The evidence does not support a finding of service connection.

The Veteran's PTSD with depression caused occupational and social deficiencies in most areas, such as work, school, family relations, judgment, thinking, and mood from May 6, 2005 to August 31, 2008. From September 1, 2008 forward, the Veteran's PTSD causes total occupational and social impairment.,The Veteran was unable to obtain and maintain substantially gainful employment due to his service-connected PTSD since he first filed his claim for service connection in May 2005.

The Veteran's PTSD is found to be service-connected based on a verified stressor and new evidence.

The Veteran's service-connected PTSD is currently evaluated at a 30 percent rating, and the Board finds that this rating adequately reflects his disability picture.

The Board found no evidence of a diagnosed acquired psychiatric disorder or PTSD in service, and the Veteran's current symptoms are not linked to his military service. The claim for service connection was denied.

The Board found that the overpayment of VA benefits for a dependent spouse in the amount of $11,836.00 was not properly created and thus invalid.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded due to the failure of his scheduled hearing. His claims for increased evaluations for PTSD, varicose veins of the right leg, and varicose veins of the left leg are currently pending.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded due to the need for additional examinations and development of his claims, including a VA examination regarding his employability.

The Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD and panic attacks with agoraphobia, has been productive of occupational and social impairment with reduced reliability and productivity. However, it has not met the criteria for a higher rating.

The Veteran's claim of service connection for PTSD due to a personal assault during military service is being remanded for further development and consideration, including obtaining medical records and scheduling an examination.

The Veteran's appeal was dismissed as the appellant requested withdrawal of the appeal.

The Board is remanding the case to schedule a Travel Board hearing for the Veteran, and will consider whether new and material evidence has been received to reopen his previously denied PTSD claim.

The Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorders were not incurred in or aggravated by service, nor may they be presumed to have been so incurred.

The Board has remanded the case for further development and consideration, including a VA psychiatric examination to determine if the Veteran's PTSD is service-connected.

The Veteran's PTSD was granted service connection and rated at 30 percent effective July 26, 2006.