PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) decisions — 2013

The Veteran's PTSD has been manifested by symptoms such as depressed mood, anxiety, social withdrawal, and chronic sleep impairment. The Board finds that the disability picture more nearly approximates a 30 percent rating for occupational and social impairment with occasional decrease in work efficiency and intermittent periods of inability to perform tasks.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's reported in-service stressors are consistent with his service and have established PTSD, which is granted as a direct result of service connection.

The Board has remanded the case due to incomplete records and need for further examination. The Veteran's claims will be reconsidered based on the additional evidence.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for earlier effective dates for service connection due to a lack of evidence showing an earlier claim was filed.

The Veteran's claim for an increased disability rating for PTSD is dismissed, and the Board grants a TDIU based on his service-connected PTSD.

The Board has remanded the case due to questions regarding credible supporting evidence of in-service stressors and further development is needed.

The Veteran's PTSD with major depressive disorder was rated at 30 percent prior to January 5, 2010.

The Veteran's service connection claim for prostate cancer is granted, and his PTSD rating is increased to the maximum allowable under VA guidelines.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for posttraumatic stress disorder is being remanded due to the need for a videoconference hearing.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded to obtain updated VA treatment records and for a VA examination to determine if he needs aid and attendance due to his service-connected conditions.

The Veteran's claims for PTSD and cold injury residuals were granted, resulting in the payment of additional compensation benefits. The appellant was not accredited by VA at the time of filing NODs.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for PTSD and erectile dysfunction, including as due to ionizing radiation exposure. The evidence did not support a diagnosis of PTSD based on an in-service stressor or any current disability related to active service, including ionizing radiation exposure.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disability, including PTSD, is being remanded due to the need for a VA examination and additional development of his claims file.

The Veteran's PTSD has been productive of sleep disturbances, anger, hyperarousal, and passive suicidal ideation, resulting in occupational and social impairment with reduced reliability and productivity. The Board finds that the disability meets the criteria for a 50 percent rating.

The Veteran's PTSD has caused occupational and social impairment with reduced reliability and productivity throughout the appeal period, warranting a 50% rating.

The Veteran's appeal has been withdrawn, and the case is dismissed.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded to obtain additional VA treatment records and his personnel file for further review.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD and mood disorders, is being remanded due to the need for additional development.

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

The Veteran's service-connected conditions do not preclude him from obtaining and retaining substantially gainful employment.