PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) Board decisions

The Veteran's PTSD has been granted a 100 percent rating, effective September 27, 2010. The issue of TDIU is moot due to the grant of service connection for PTSD. An earlier effective date prior to September 27, 2010, for the grant of service connection for PTSD is denied.

The Veteran's service-connected PTSD and kidney disability combined to meet the criteria for a TDIU rating, but further examination is needed to assess his ability to work.

The Board has remanded the case for further development and examination to determine if any of the Veteran's diagnosed psychiatric conditions are related to his service, including as a result of high-stress environment due to duties as a radioman. The matter will be reconsidered after these actions.

The Board has determined that further development is needed to properly adjudicate the issues on appeal, including obtaining additional medical records and scheduling a VA examination.

The Veteran's disability rating for PTSD was reduced from 70% to 50%, effective September 1, 2015. The Board found that the reduction was improper and restored the 70% disability evaluation.

The Board denied service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD, as there was no evidence of a chronic condition in service or within one year after separation. The Veteran's reported stressor could not be verified and his lay statements were insufficient to establish the occurrence of the stressor.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, to include PTSD, is granted. The Board found that the Veteran has a current diagnosis of PTSD and established a link between his in-service stressor (an explosion on the ship he was on) and his current symptoms.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to the need for a new VA examination to determine if the Veteran suffers from any acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disability, including PTSD, depression, and anxiety, has been granted. The issue of service connection for a cervical spine disability is remanded.

The Veteran's PTSD is characterized by occupational and social impairment, with deficiencies in most areas. He was granted an initial rating of 70 percent for his PTSD.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings for coronary artery disease and PTSD with depressive disorder were denied, while he was granted a TDIU rating.

The Board denied an earlier effective date for the grant of service connection for PTSD, finding that May 12, 2011 was the correct effective date as the September 2007 denial is final and no CUE has been raised.

The Veteran's PTSD resulted in reduced reliability and productivity, but did not meet the criteria for a higher rating or TDIU on a schedular basis prior to April 19, 2017.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for PTSD and TDIU due to incomplete records, unclear examination scheduling, and need for further development.

The Board has reopened the claim of service connection for a psychiatric disorder, including PTSD and mood disorder. The case is now remanded to determine if these conditions are related to active service.

The Veteran's PTSD has been rated at 70 percent since November 18, 2009. The VA granted an increased initial rating for PTSD and a TDIU based on PTSD.

The Board has decided to remand the cases for additional development, including obtaining medical records and scheduling a VA examination for PTSD. The TDIU claim is also being remanded due to its inextricably intertwined nature with the PTSD rating issue.

The Veteran's claim for TDIU is remanded due to the need for additional medical records and an updated employment statement. A VA examination is also required to assess the impact of PTSD on his occupational functioning.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for PTSD, as well as higher ratings for his left elbow tendonitis and limitation of extension. The VAHCS records from October 2017 to present have not been associated with the file, and additional medical development is needed.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded due to the need for updated VA treatment records and a VA examination. The issue of entitlement to an initial disability rating in excess of 50 percent for PTSD with mild major depressive disorder and generalized anxiety disorder will be reconsidered.