PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) Board decisions

The Veteran's claim of service connection for an acquired psychiatric condition, to include PTSD, is remanded due to the need for a VA examination and medical opinion using DSM-5 criteria.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for PTSD, depression, and TDIU due to incomplete records and need for additional evidence.

The Veteran's claim of service connection for PTSD is being remanded due to the need for a VA examination and medical opinion regarding the current diagnosis of PTSD and its relationship to active service.

The Veteran's acquired psychiatric disability, including depression and PTSD, is related to his service. Service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD and depression due to fear of hostile military or terrorist activity, is granted.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to insufficient medical opinion regarding the Veteran's psychiatric disabilities, specifically PTSD, anxiety and depression.

The Veteran's claims for an increased rating and earlier effective date for PTSD, as well as his TDIU claim, are being remanded due to missing VA medical records and the need for additional clarification regarding his employment status.

The Veteran's claim for an earlier effective date for service connection of PTSD was denied as the earliest available effective date is January 10, 2011.

The Veteran's PTSD has been rated at 50 percent since the appeal period began. The Board found that his symptoms, including depression, anxiety, and difficulty in establishing relationships, warrant this rating. However, the Veteran testified during a hearing that his condition has worsened, necessitating a new VA examination to reassess his disability.

The Veteran's claim for an earlier effective date for TDIU is being remanded due to the need for referral to the Director of Compensation Service for consideration of an extraschedular rating.

The Veteran's PTSD has resulted in total occupational and social impairment, warranting a 100 percent rating. The TDIU claim is granted as well.

The Veteran's PTSD is rated at a 70 percent rating, but the Board has remanded for further evaluation due to worsening symptoms.,The Veteran also requested an increased rating for his service-connected PTSD and indicated that he may be unemployed or underemployed due to this condition.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for Generalized Anxiety Disorder with Depression is granted. The Board finds that the evidence is at least in equipoise as to whether the criteria for entitlement to service connection have been met, and thus grants service connection.

The Board has remanded the case due to the need for a VA examination and additional medical records.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection and TDIU due to incomplete VA treatment records and the need for a comprehensive psychiatric examination. The Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorders, including PTSD and an unspecified cardiovascular condition, are being evaluated.

The Veteran's PTSD is currently rated at 70 percent, but the Board finds that this rating does not accurately reflect his disability. The criteria for a higher rating of 100 percent are not met due to lack of total social and occupational impairment.

The Board has not granted service connection for PTSD or any other acquired psychiatric disorder, but has remanded the case to obtain additional medical opinions and updated treatment records.

The Veteran's service-connected migraine headaches associated with PTSD and major depressive disorder are rated at 50 percent effective from March 13, 2013.

The Veteran's claim for a rating in excess of 70 percent for PTSD with major depressive disorder was denied, but he received an effective date of May 12, 2007, for the grant of a 70 percent rating.,He also received an earlier effective date of May 12, 2007, for the award of TDIU due to service-connected PTSD with major depressive disorder.

The Board has decided that a new VA examination is needed due to the Veteran's arguments regarding the increasing severity of his mental health symptoms, which may indicate PTSD not previously diagnosed or detected.

The Board has remanded the case due to the Veteran's incarceration and failure to respond to VA examination requests. The claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disability, including PTSD, will be reconsidered after necessary development.