PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) decisions — 2014

The Veteran's PTSD has resulted in total social and occupational impairment since the effective date of service connection, warranting a 100% rating.

The Veteran's appeal is remanded due to the need for a new VA examination regarding his PTSD and further development of his TDIU claim.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development, including obtaining updated VA treatment records and scheduling the Veteran for new VA examinations to assess his service-connected PTSD, diabetic neuropathy of the right lower extremity, and facial lesion disabilities.

The Board has determined that the Veteran does not have PTSD and therefore, service connection for this condition is denied. The Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorder other than PTSD remains in dispute.

The Veteran's PTSD is evaluated at a 50 percent rating, reflecting significant impairment in social and occupational functioning.

The Veteran's PTSD has been granted, but the current rating of 30 percent is deemed insufficient to reflect his disability level.

The Board has determined that new and material evidence has not been received to reopen the claim of service connection for PTSD. The Veteran's representative filed a claim for service connection for scars from bullet wounds of the left calf, shrapnel wounds of the right ear, and back. However, there is no medical or credible lay evidence linking these conditions to service.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's claims for PTSD, depression, and memory loss should be remanded due to the need for additional examinations and development of medical records.

The Veteran's major depression is found to be related to service, specifically the stressors of harassment and assault during basic training. The claim for PTSD is denied as there are no current symptoms or evidence supporting a diagnosis.

The Board has determined that new and material evidence has not been received to reopen the Veteran's claim of service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including bipolar disorder and PTSD. The evidence submitted does not relate to an unestablished fact necessary to substantiate the claim.

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

The Veteran's claim for an initial rating higher than 50 percent for PTSD is being remanded due to the need for additional development, including obtaining recent VA treatment records.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for various psychiatric, sleep, back, neck, and skin disorders. The evidence did not show any such conditions during or within one year after his military service.

The Veteran's PTSD with depressive disorder was rated at 50 percent effective May 14, 2013, based on symptoms of occupational and social impairment with deficiencies in most areas.

The Veteran's PTSD is secondary to her service-connected hysterectomy, and she was granted a 30% disability rating effective from March 31, 2011.

The Veteran's PTSD and post-concussion syndrome were not rated higher than the initial assigned ratings, while his hypertension was granted a compensable rating. The cervical strain and lumbar spine disabilities received increased ratings.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including PTSD, cervical spondylosis, bilateral upper extremity disabilities, post-operative gynecomastia, tinnitus, rotator cuff tendinopathy of the left shoulder, rotator cuff tendinopathy of the right shoulder, and bilateral plantar fasciitis, have rendered him unable to secure or maintain substantially gainful employment.

The Veteran's PTSD is currently rated at 30 percent prior to November 17, 2009, and the Board finds that this rating adequately reflects his current level of disability.

The Veteran's PTSD is rated at 50 percent disabling beginning on April 2, 2012, based on occupational and social impairment with reduced reliability and productivity.

The Veteran's PTSD is currently rated at 50 percent, effective September 30, 2005. The rating reflects occupational and social impairment with reduced reliability and productivity due to symptoms such as flattened affect, panic attacks more than once a week, difficulty understanding complex commands, impaired judgment, disturbances of motivation and mood, and difficulty establishing and maintaining effective work and social relationships.