PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) Board decisions

The Veteran's PTSD is currently rated at 50 percent, effective October 20, 2010. The Board found that the current rating adequately reflects the severity of his symptoms and does not meet the criteria for a higher rating.

The Veteran's PTSD is rated at a 70 percent disability rating, effective September 19, 2011. The Board found that the severity, frequency, and duration of his symptoms more closely approximated occupational and social impairment with deficiencies in most areas.

The Veteran's PTSD was initially rated at 30% prior to April 19, 2016. From that date until the decision, a rating of 100% for PTSD is granted.

The Board has granted an earlier effective date for the grant of service connection for posttraumatic stress disorder, resulting in a 100% rating and past-due benefits. Attorney fees are awarded based on these results.

The Board has decided to remand the Veteran's claim for service connection for PTSD due to insufficient evidence regarding the occurrence of a claimed in-service stressor. The Veteran is required to provide additional information and/or evidence, including VA treatment records and any private (non-VA) treatment records.

The Veteran's claims for increased PTSD ratings and SMC based on individual unemployability have been dismissed due to his death.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, to include PTSD. The RO must verify the in-service stressor and provide a VA examination to determine if any diagnosed psychiatric disorders are related to service.

The Veteran's PTSD is being remanded for further evaluation due to conflicting diagnoses and the need for clarification on suicide attempts. The TDIU claim is also being remanded as it is inextricably intertwined with the PTSD rating issue.

The Board has remanded the case due to inadequate previous examinations and the need for additional VA examination.

The Veteran's claims for increased evaluation of PTSD, service connection for prostate cancer and bone cancer were denied. The cause of death (prostate cancer) was not related to service-connected conditions.,PTSD was listed as an underlying cause of death but the VA psychologist found no evidence linking it to the development or progression of prostate cancer.

The Veteran's PTSD is being remanded for a VA examination to assess the current severity and manifestations of his service-connected condition.

The Veteran's PTSD has been rated at 70 percent since August 9, 2005. The rating is granted and effective from that date.

The Board has remanded the case due to a procedural issue regarding a book submitted as evidence. The Veteran needs to re-submit Chapter 21 of the book Wings for the Valiant if he wishes VA to review its contents.

The Board has remanded the claim for a total disability rating based on individual unemployability (TDIU) due to insufficient consideration of the Veteran's service-connected peripheral neuropathy and PTSD, as well as incomplete VA treatment records.

The Board has remanded the case due to a lack of VA and private treatment records for psychiatric disabilities, including PTSD and Schizoaffective Disorder. The Veteran is asked to provide information about his private healthcare providers.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient medical opinions and need for further development of records.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection and SMC based on need for aid and attendance (A&A) for the Veteran's spouse due to insufficient evidence. The issues of service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, a bilateral eye disorder, and SMC are now pending.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to insufficient evidence regarding the Veteran's PTSD diagnosis and its relation to service. The case will be returned for further examination and opinion.

The Veteran's appeal for an initial disability rating for PTSD, in excess of 30 percent prior to October 13, 2015; and a rating higher than 70 percent thereafter to January 1, 2019, has been dismissed as the Veteran withdrew his appeal.

The Board has dismissed all claims due to the Veteran's death.