PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) decisions — 2016

The Veteran's service-connected PTSD is evaluated at 50 percent, which does not meet the criteria for a TDIU due to his other non-service-connected disabilities.

The Board found that the Veteran's PTSD is not related to an in-service stressor and denied his claim for service connection.

The Veteran's appeal for a compensable evaluation for bilateral hearing loss disability was denied. The right knee and PTSD claims are remanded due to incomplete VA electronic file at the time of the October 2014 examination.

The Veteran's PTSD has been characterized by symptoms that approximate total social and occupational impairment due to persistent aggressive and violent behavior towards others, inability to establish and maintain social relationships, inability to adapt to a work-like environment, and intermittent inability to perform the activities of daily living. For the entire period on appeal, the criteria for a 100 percent evaluation for PTSD are met.

The Veteran's service-connected PTSD, rated at 70 percent disabling, has rendered him unable to secure and follow substantially gainful employment.

The Veteran's appeal has been dismissed due to his death. The appellant is now the claimant and her appeals for increased ratings, earlier effective dates, and service connection have been withdrawn.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for PTSD was denied as there is no confirmed diagnosis of PTSD related to an in-service stressor or traumatic event.

The Veteran's PTSD with unspecified depressive disorder has been rated at 50 percent from January 31, 2006 through November 12, 2012. The appeal is denied for higher ratings.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder must be remanded due to insufficient evidence and need for a VA examination.

The Veteran's appeal has been withdrawn, and the case is dismissed.

The Board has received a withdrawal of the appeal regarding the effective date for the grant of service connection for PTSD.

The Board has determined that the Veteran does not currently have a psychiatric disability, including PTSD. Therefore, service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder is denied.

The Veteran's PTSD was granted a 70 percent rating effective April 30, 2012.

The Veteran's PTSD resulted in occupational and social impairment with reduced reliability and productivity, warranting a 70 percent disability rating.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development to determine the severity of his PTSD prior to October 10, 2013 and to provide an updated opinion regarding the level of occupational and social impairment caused by his service-connected conditions.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's PTSD warrants a 70 percent disability rating, effective from June 10, 2015.

The Board has expanded the Veteran's claim to include all acquired psychiatric disabilities and is remanding the case for further development, including a VA examination.

The Board has remanded the case for additional development to determine if the Veteran's claimed stressors are consistent with his service and whether there were reports of North Koreans shooting near the DMZ during his time stationed there. The VA will also obtain any outstanding records, including recent VA treatment records.

The Veteran seeks service connection for an acquired psychiatric disability, including PTSD and Generalized Anxiety Disorder. The VA examiner found no evidence of a diagnosis of PTSD due to the lack of in-service stressor confirmation. A new examination is needed to assess whether any diagnosed conditions are related to military service.

The Veteran's service-connected PTSD has been manifested by occupational and social impairment with reduced reliability and productivity, warranting a disability rating of 70 percent.