PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) decisions — 2013

The Veteran's claim is being remanded for additional development, including obtaining recent treatment records and scheduling a VA psychiatric examination. The rating for his service-connected PTSD with major depressive disorder will be reconsidered.

The Veteran's PTSD was initially evaluated at a 50 percent rating prior to March 22, 2013. As of March 22, 2013, the evaluation increased to 70 percent.

The Veteran's PTSD is currently rated at 50 percent, effective May 9, 2007. The rating reflects moderate social and occupational impairment with reduced reliability and productivity.

The Veteran's PTSD rating was reduced from 100% to 70%, effective May 1, 2008, due to significant improvement in his condition as evidenced by VA examinations conducted in April and August 2007.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded to obtain additional VA treatment records and a new examination for his service-connected PTSD. The issue of entitlement to an initial rating in excess of 30 percent for PTSD remains on appeal.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for further development, including additional VA examinations to assess the severity of his PTSD and determine whether he is unemployable due to service-connected disabilities.

The Veteran's PTSD results in occupational and social impairment with reduced reliability and productivity, warranting a 50 percent rating.

The Board found that the Veteran's claimed acquired psychiatric disorders, including PTSD and a depressive disorder with mixed anxiety features, were not incurred in or aggravated by active service.

The Board has reopened the claim of service connection for PTSD and found new and material evidence. The Veteran's other psychiatric conditions are also being considered, but a remand is required to obtain VA treatment records and provide an adequate examination.

The Board has determined that the Veteran does not have a current diagnosis of PTSD or Adjustment Disorder, and therefore service connection for these conditions is denied.

The Veteran's PTSD was rated at 50% prior to August 22, 2011 and increased to 70% thereafter. The Board found that the Veteran's symptoms warranted a higher rating.

The Veteran's PTSD has resulted in occupational and social impairment, warranting a higher initial rating of 70 percent for the period prior to January 29, 2013, and a 50 percent rating since then.

The Veteran's appeal is remanded due to the need for a new VA examination to assess his PTSD symptoms and determine if a higher rating is warranted.

The Veteran's appeal is remanded due to the need for additional VA examinations and records, as well as further development of his claim.

The Veteran's PTSD has been found to cause significant occupational and social impairment, warranting a 70 percent evaluation.

The Veteran's PTSD has been rated at 70 percent, the highest schedular rating available. The Board finds that his condition meets the criteria for a 70 percent disability rating due to occupational and social impairment with deficiencies in most areas.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for further development, including a new VA examination and issuance of an SOC regarding the effective date claim. The other issues on appeal will be addressed after these steps are completed.

The Veteran's PTSD was rated at 70 percent from March 16, 2006 to March 4, 2013. He is also granted a TDIU prior to March 5, 2013.

The Board has remanded the case for further development including obtaining Social Security records, VA treatment records, and an addendum opinion from a medical professional. The Veteran's claim will be reconsidered based on the additional evidence.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for a sesamoid fracture to her left foot and for PTSD and depression, finding that new and material evidence had not been submitted to reopen the claim for a sesamoid fracture. The psychiatric disability claim was also denied as there is no evidence of an in-service injury or disease related to the claimed conditions.