PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) decisions — 2013

The Board has determined that the Veteran's PTSD may be associated with his in-service sexual assault, and therefore grants service connection for PTSD.

The Board found that the Veteran's psychiatric disorders, including PTSD and major depressive disorder, were not incurred in or aggravated by service. The appeal was denied as there is no diagnosis of PTSD based on any claimed stressor or fear of hostile military or terrorist activity.

The Veteran's appeal is being REMANDED to the RO via the Appeals Management Center (AMC) in Washington, DC for further development of his claims. Specifically, records from private treatment providers and VA Medical Centers are needed.

The Veteran's PTSD is currently evaluated at 30 percent, and the evidence does not support a higher rating.

The Veteran's PTSD has been rated at 70 percent since June 2, 2011, reflecting the severity of his symptoms and impairment.

The Board has remanded the case for further development, including a VA examination and additional evidence collection. The issues of service connection for PTSD and nystagmus are inextricably intertwined.

The Board has remanded the case for further development and an examination to determine the etiology of the Veteran's psychiatric disorders, including PTSD. The issues are whether service connection is warranted for these conditions, as well as their relationship to his service-connected low back strain.

The Veteran's PTSD results in occupational and social impairment with reduced reliability and productivity, but does not meet the criteria for a higher disability rating.

The Board has remanded the case for additional development, including obtaining service personnel records and a VA examination. The Veteran's claim is not yet decided.

The Veteran's posttraumatic stress disorder is currently rated at 30 percent, and the evidence does not support a higher rating.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for PTSD was denied as there is no current diagnosis of PTSD that meets the DSM-IV criteria.

The Veteran's anxiety disorder is not service-connected as it is considered secondary to his service-connected PTSD.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including PTSD, tinnitus, and defective hearing, are found to preclude him from securing and following substantially gainful employment. The claim for TDIU is granted.

The Veteran's PTSD was manifested by occupational and social impairment with deficiencies in most areas, such as work, family relations, judgment, thinking, or mood, due to various symptoms for the period from August 12, 2004 to September 28, 2005.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded to obtain additional treatment records and for a new VA examination to assess the severity of his PTSD. The claim will be readjudicated after these actions.

The Veteran's PTSD was initially rated at 10 percent prior to September 10, 2008. The rating has been increased multiple times since then.

The Veteran's PTSD prior to August 31, 2011 was rated at 50 percent and granted. From August 31, 2011 onwards, the rating for PTSD has been increased to 70 percent.

The Veteran's PTSD was manifested by occupational and social impairment with reduced reliability and productivity, warranting a disability rating of 30 percent.

The Veteran's appeal was withdrawn for the issues of increased evaluations for PTSD, right knee and lumbar spine disabilities. The Board granted service connection for degenerative arthritis of the left knee as secondary to his service-connected right knee disability.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development, including a VA psychiatric examination to assess the severity of his PTSD and its impact on his employment.