PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) decisions — 2015

The Board is remanding the case due to inadequate notice provided in a previous decision, and requests that the Veteran provide any relevant private treatment records and VA medical records.

The Veteran's service-connected PTSD does not prevent him from securing and following substantially gainful employment.

The Veteran's PTSD causes occupational and social impairment, with deficiencies in most areas but does not result in total occupational and social impairment. The initial rating of 70 percent is granted effective March 26, 2009.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded due to the need for issuance of a Statement of the Case (SOC) on several issues, including service connection for PTSD and pancreatitis, as well as rating increases for left knee and right knee conditions.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's gastrointestinal problems, including his service-connected PTSD and GERD, contributed to his death from esophageal cancer. The claim for cause of death is granted.

The Veteran's claim for a higher rating for PTSD is being remanded due to the need for a new examination to better assess his symptoms.

The Veteran's PTSD and bilateral knee strains have been granted a 100% evaluation for the entire appeal period, effective from the date of the decision.

The Veteran's PTSD has been rated at 50% since November 27, 2009. The rating for his post-concussion syndrome with residual headaches is unknown due to the lack of a clear service connection theory.

The Board has remanded the case due to incomplete information and need for further examination regarding service connection for PTSD, which may be reopened based on new evidence.

The Veteran's appeal was denied for service connection for bilateral hearing loss, PTSD, an acquired mental disorder other than PTSD (claimed as anxiety attacks), OSA, and a higher initial rating for diabetes mellitus. The RO found that the Veteran did not meet the criteria for these conditions.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, to include PTSD, is being remanded due to the need for additional development of medical records.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection due to incomplete development of his stressor reports and other relevant records.

The Veteran's PTSD has resulted in significant occupational and social impairment, warranting a 70% rating since September 30, 2010.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded due to a scheduling issue for his requested videoconference hearing. The case will be returned to the AOJ after the hearing.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's service-connected disabilities render him unable to secure or follow substantially gainful employment, and therefore grants a total disability rating for compensation purposes based on individual unemployability.

The Board has expanded the issue of service connection for any acquired psychiatric disability to include PTSD, depressive disorder, and anxiety. The case is being remanded for a new VA examination to determine if these conditions are related to service.

The Veteran's PTSD is manifested by occupational and social impairment with reduced reliability and productivity, resulting in a disability rating of 50 percent. The GAF score was 62, indicating mild symptoms or some difficulty in social or occupational functions.

The Veteran's appeal was withdrawn as to his claim of service connection for PTSD.,His fractured fourth metacarpal of the right hand is rated at a 10 percent disability rating, effective October 24, 2011.,His major depressive disorder is currently rated at a 70 percent disability rating, also effective October 24, 2011. The Veteran does not meet the criteria for a higher rating.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded due to the need for additional VA examinations and records, as well as a new rating decision based on the updated evidence.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for posttraumatic stress disorder and asthma are being remanded due to issues with representation, missing medical records, and the need for additional examinations.