PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) decisions — 2015

The Board has remanded the case for further development and a video-conference hearing before a Veterans Law Judge.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for a videoconference hearing as requested. The issues of service connection for prostate cancer and an increased evaluation for PTSD remain on appeal.

The Veteran's appeal has been withdrawn prior to the Board making a decision.

The Veteran's appeals have been dismissed as he has withdrawn his appeal with regard to PTSD and TBI.

The Veteran is not found to be competent for the purpose of managing her own funds without limitation due to persistent delusions and impaired judgment, which have led to unwise financial decisions.

The Veteran's claim for increased ratings for PTSD with recurrent major depressive disorder is being remanded due to the need for a videoconference hearing.

The Veteran's PTSD symptoms have resulted in total occupational and social impairment throughout the appeal period, and he is entitled to a 100 percent rating. He also meets the criteria for SMC based on need for aid and attendance of another due to his service-connected disabilities.

The Veteran's PTSD has resulted in occupational and social impairment with deficiencies in most areas, such as work, family relations, and mood. The Board finds that a higher initial 70 percent rating is warranted for PTSD for the entire appeal period.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded due to the need for additional VA examinations and development of his claims, including a possible TDIU claim.

The Veteran's PTSD and depressive disorder have been rated at 50 percent, reflecting significant occupational and social impairment.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claim for an earlier effective date of May 26, 2010 for service connection of anxiety disorder (previously diagnosed as PTSD). The decision states that there is no evidence to support a different effective date and that the Veteran did not file his appeal in time.

The Veteran's appeal is remanded to obtain VA treatment records and to schedule him for a VA examination. The TDIU claim is also remanded.

The Veteran's PTSD symptoms were rated at 30 percent prior to February 3, 2012. The rating was granted based on the severity of his PTSD symptoms which included irritability, sleep problems, social and activity avoidance, increased alcohol use, decreased participation in previously enjoyable activities, and frequent distressing recollections about Vietnam experiences.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded due to the need for a new VA examination to assess his current PTSD with depressive disorder, as there are no recent medical records available. The case will be returned to the Board after this additional development.

The Veteran's PTSD has been productive of occupational and social impairment, warranting a 70 percent disability rating from January 27, 2011.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development, including obtaining a VA examination and completing the VA Form 21-8940. The case will be returned to the Board after these actions are completed.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities do not render him incapable of performing the physical and mental acts required for employment, considering his education and occupational experience.

The Veteran's PTSD has been productive of occupational and social impairment with occasional decrease in work efficiency and intermittent periods of inability to perform occupational tasks, warranting a 30 percent disability rating since May 17, 2014.

The Veteran's PTSD was rated at 50 percent prior to May 20, 2009. The Board found that the symptoms did not meet criteria for a higher rating and denied both the claim for an increased evaluation and TDIU.

The Board found that the Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorders, including PTSD, GAD, and MDD, did not preexist service, were not first manifested during service, and are not otherwise etiologically related to his active military service.