PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) decisions — 2015

The Veteran's service connection claim for Generalized Anxiety Disorder with Depression (claimed as PTSD) is granted, and the validity of his previous PTSD diagnosis is not addressed.

The Board has determined that the issue of whether the Veteran should receive a separate rating for residuals of traumatic brain injury as noted in the February 2013 TBI examination report, based on the level of impairment in the facets of cognitive impairment and other residuals of TBI, has been raised by the record. The case is also remanded to return the claims file to the examiner who provided the aid and attendance/housebound opinion in February 2013 or reschedule for another VA examination if feasible.

The Veteran's PTSD was found to be manifested by occupational and social impairment with reduced reliability and productivity, warranting a 70 percent disability rating.

The Board has remanded the case for additional development, including scheduling a VA psychiatric examination and obtaining any pertinent medical records. The Veteran's claim will be reconsidered based on the new evidence.

The Board has ordered a remand due to the inadequacy of the May 2015 VA examination, and additional records from SSA are needed.

The Veteran's service-connected PTSD and degenerative changes of the lumbar spine render him unable to secure or follow a substantially gainful occupation, and the Board has granted a TDIU.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD and depression, was incurred during his active military service.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded to obtain additional treatment records and afford him new examinations. The case will be returned to the Board for further consideration.

The Veteran's PTSD disability prior to April 29, 2009 more nearly approximated occupational and social impairment with occasional decrease in work efficiency and intermittent periods of inability to perform tasks due to symptoms such as depressed mood, anxiety, panic attacks (weekly or less often), and chronic sleep impairment.,From April 29, 2009 to present, the Veteran's PTSD disability more nearly approximated occupational and social impairment with reduced reliability and productivity due to disturbances of motivation and mood, difficulty in establishing and maintaining effective work and social relationships.

The Veteran's service-connected psychophysiologic GI reaction with mild anxiety and PTSD resulted in occupational and social impairment, warranting a 70% evaluation from November 13, 2003 through April 22, 2010.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for PTSD, malaria, gout, hypertension, diabetes mellitus type II, and ischemic heart disease (claimed as cardiovascular and cerebral vascular accident), finding no competent evidence to support these claims.

The Veteran's PTSD is currently rated at 70 percent, the highest schedular rating available. The right knee disability claim has been reopened and new evidence supports reopening the claim.

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

The Veteran's claim for increased ratings for PTSD is being remanded due to the need for additional examination and development of his medical records.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to the need for a videoconference hearing before the Board of Veterans' Appeals.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded to schedule a videoconference hearing due to his change in address. The issues of service connection for posttraumatic stress disorder and pineal cysts remain unresolved.

The Board has granted the Veteran's request to reopen his claim of service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD, Adjustment Disorder, Major Depressive Disorder and Anxiety Disorder. The case is now remanded for further development.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for higher initial disability ratings for PTSD and service connection for diabetes mellitus type II, both of which were previously granted. The decision on PTSD was based on the criteria not meeting the threshold for a higher rating.

The Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorders, including anxiety, major depressive disorder, and PTSD, are found to be incurred in or aggravated by events during his active duty service.

The Board has remanded the case due to a need for additional examination and updated medical records, as well as the Veteran's assertion of increased PTSD symptoms.