PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) decisions — 2015

The Veteran's claim for an increased evaluation for PTSD and a TDIU remains pending. The Board has ordered additional development to obtain relevant medical records.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for a new VA examination to assess the current severity of his PTSD, as he testified that his symptoms have worsened since the last examination. The case will be readjudicated after obtaining updated treatment records and any other necessary development.

The Veteran's PTSD is currently rated at 70 percent, but the Board has determined that a higher rating is not warranted based on the current evidence.

The Veteran's appeal is remanded due to the need for additional medical opinions and records. The issues of entitlement to an increased rating for PTSD and service connection for a low back disability are being addressed.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded due to the need for a new VA examination and consideration of additional evidence.

The Veteran has been granted service connection for a variety of psychiatric disabilities, including PTSD and depression. The appeal seeking treatment eligibility under the PACT Act was withdrawn.

The Veteran's PTSD results in significant occupational and social impairment, warranting a 70% disability rating.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development, including obtaining private psychiatric treatment records and scheduling a VA examination to evaluate his PTSD.

The Board has determined that the Veteran does not have a diagnosed PTSD and his other service-connected disabilities are rated appropriately. The claim for an increased rating for residuals of GSW of the right side is denied.

The Veteran's PTSD claim is granted, and he is service-connected for this condition.

The Veteran's PTSD with psychotic disorder not otherwise specified resulted in occupational and social impairment with reduced reliability and productivity, but did not meet the criteria for a higher rating.

The Board found no evidence of a chronic back disability during service and denied the Veteran's claim for service connection.,The Board also found no evidence of a chronic psychiatric disorder during service and denied the Veteran's claim for service connection.

The Veteran's tinnitus had its onset during service and is related to in-service noise exposure. The Board finds that the Veteran has a current psychiatric disorder, including PTSD, depression, and anxiety, which likely had its onset during service. The right and left knee disabilities are not established as having their onset during service.

The Veteran's PTSD has been productive of occupational and social impairment with deficiencies in most areas, warranting a higher rating of 70 percent.

The Board has granted an effective date of May 4, 2000 for the grant of service connection for PTSD. The Veteran's hypertension claim is remanded for further development.

The Veteran's PTSD has been productive of occupational and social impairment, with deficiencies in most areas such as work, school, family relations, judgment, thinking, or mood. The evidence does not meet the criteria for a higher rating.

The Veteran's PTSD was rated at 50 percent prior to June 11, 2009. The rating for his right knee disability (including instability) and left knee disability were denied.

The Board has remanded the case for additional development due to an inadequate VA examination in October 2012. The Veteran is seeking service connection for a psychiatric disorder other than PTSD.

The Veteran's appeal is remanded to obtain a VA examination and social survey to assess his employability due to service-connected disabilities prior to December 26, 2012.

The Veteran's appeal for increased evaluations for PTSD with sleep disturbance and nightmares has been withdrawn prior to the Board's decision.