PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) decisions — 2015

The Veteran's initial rating for his service-connected anxiety disorder was denied, but he was granted a TDIU based on the severity of his psychiatric condition and other service-connected disabilities.

The Board has remanded the case for additional development, including obtaining treatment records and providing a comprehensive psychiatric examination.

The Veteran's appeal has been withdrawn by his attorney, and thus the case is dismissed.

The Veteran's claim for a TDIU was granted effective March 6, 2004, the date he reported becoming unable to work full-time due to his service-connected PTSD.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities render him unable to follow substantially gainful employment, and the Board grants his claim for TDIU.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's psychiatric disability, to include PTSD, was incurred during service and is granted as service connection.

The Veteran's PTSD is currently rated at 30 percent, effective from January 26, 2001. The Board found that the current manifestations of PTSD do not warrant a higher rating.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including PTSD and psychotic disorder, cervical spine disability, low back disability, tinnitus, shell fragment wound scars, hemorrhoids, and left ear hearing loss, result in painful, limited motion that impairs his ability to perform employment of both a physical and sedentary nature. The evidence is at least in equipoise as to whether these disabilities prevent him from obtaining and retaining substantially gainful employment.

The Board found that the Veteran does not meet the diagnostic criteria for PTSD and thus denied service connection.

The Veteran's PTSD has been rated at 70 percent since July 25, 2008. The symptoms described in the medical records indicate occupational and social impairment with deficiencies in most areas such as work, family relations, mood; however, total occupational and social impairment has not been demonstrated.

The Veteran's PTSD is rated at 50 percent since April 13, 2012. The Board found that the symptoms of his PTSD are most comparable to occupational and social impairment with reduced reliability and productivity. His left lower extremity radiculopathy is currently evaluated as 10 percent disabling.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD and depression, is being remanded due to the need for a comprehensive examination and review of his VA treatment records.

The Board has determined that further development is required before the claim may be finally adjudicated, including obtaining a VA examination to address the outstanding questions pertaining to the pending claim.

The Board has remanded the case for further development of the record, including obtaining STRs from the Veteran's most recent period of service and scheduling a VA examination to determine if any currently diagnosed psychiatric disorder had onset in or is otherwise related to service.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disability, including PTSD, depression, dysthymic disorder, and anxiety, is being remanded due to the need for additional development of his claims.

The Veteran's service-connected PTSD is manifested by occupational and social impairment, with deficiencies in most areas such as work, school, family relations, judgment, thinking, or mood throughout the claim period. A 70 percent disability rating has been granted for PTSD.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded due to audio malfunctions during her hearing, and she has requested a video conference with a Veterans Law Judge. The case will be returned to the Board for further action after the hearing.

The Veteran's service-connected PTSD is being remanded due to the need for a new VA examination to assess its current severity and manifestations.

The Board found that the Veteran does not have a current disability due to PTSD or residuals of TBI attributable to active service.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded due to the need for additional examinations and medical opinions regarding his right knee disorder, psychiatric disorders (including PTSD), and alcohol dependence.