PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) decisions — 2016

The Board has remanded the case for obtaining additional treatment records from the Veteran's treating psychologist regarding his PTSD. The appeal will be returned to the Board after these records are obtained.

The Board found that the recoupment of the Veteran's separation pay by withholding his VA disability compensation was mandated by governing law and proper, as it aligned with the circumstances creating an entitlement to separation pay under relevant statutes.

The Veteran's PTSD, along with depression and anger, has resulted in significant occupational and social impairment, warranting a 70 percent evaluation.

The Veteran's appeal for increased evaluations for PTSD was denied. The Board found that the evidence did not more nearly reflect occupational and social impairment with deficiencies in most areas due to the severity, frequency, and duration of psychiatric symptoms presented by the Veteran.

The Board has remanded the case for additional development to determine if the Veteran has a current acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD, and whether it is related to his military service. The Veteran's claims folder must be made available to the examiner.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for a Travel Board hearing and further development of his claims.

The Veteran's PTSD has been rated at 50 percent since October 21, 2015. The rating is based on occupational and social impairment with reduced reliability and productivity due to symptoms such as irritability, anger, isolation, difficulty sleeping, and persistent thoughts about in-service events.

The Board has remanded the claims for Hepatitis C, schizophrenia (application to reopen), and PTSD. The Veteran is scheduled for a hearing at the RO.

The Veteran's PTSD has been rated at 50 percent since April 11, 2008. The rating is based on the criteria for a 70 percent disability rating under the General Rating Formula for Mental Disorders due to occupational and social impairment with reduced reliability and productivity.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for additional development due to incomplete development and need for further examination.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including PTSD and bilateral cataracts, have rendered him unable to secure and maintain substantially gainful employment. The Board finds that the evidence is at least in equipoise as to whether his service-connected conditions alone preclude him from obtaining and maintaining such employment.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for a respiratory disorder and an acquired psychiatric disorder, to include PTSD, are being remanded due to the need for additional development.

The Veteran's PTSD was manifested by symptoms productive of no more than occupational and social impairment with occasional decrease in work efficiency and intermittent periods of inability to perform occupational tasks prior to August 5, 2013.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for PTSD is being remanded due to the need for additional medical opinions and development of his VA treatment records.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder other than bipolar disorder, depression and schizoaffective disorder, to include PTSD was denied as there is no credible evidence of a stressor related to his military service.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded due to inadequate explanation of the 50 percent rating for PTSD and because his TDIU claim needs to be adjudicated. A new examination will also be scheduled.

The Veteran's appeal for an increased initial evaluation for PTSD has been withdrawn prior to the Board's decision.

The Veteran's PTSD has been productive of total occupational and social impairment since February 1, 2006, warranting a 100% disability rating.

The Board found that the Veteran does not have a current diagnosis of PTSD and therefore, service connection for PTSD is denied.

The Veteran's PTSD has been rated at 30 percent since May 14, 2010. The Board found that the current rating adequately reflects his symptoms of occasional decrease in work efficiency and intermittent periods of inability to perform occupational tasks due to anxiety, depression, and chronic sleep impairment.