PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) Board decisions

The Veteran's claims for an increased rating for PTSD and service connection for ventricular arrhythmia (claimed as irregular heartbeat) are remanded due to the need for additional medical opinions and development of records.

The Veteran's claims for PTSD, lumbar spine disability, and tinnitus were granted with an effective date of May 16, 2016.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including PTSD and tinnitus, do not render him unemployable due to his high-functioning capacity despite the presence of symptoms.

The Veteran's PTSD is rated at a 50 percent disability rating throughout the appeal period, which includes frequent nightmares, panic attacks, impaired memory, and irritability. The Board finds that these symptoms meet the criteria for a 50 percent rating but not higher.

The Veteran withdrew their appeal for an effective date prior to February 29, 2012 for the grant of service connection for PTSD. The Board dismissed the appeal as a result.

The Board has decided to remand the Veteran's claims for service connection for Hepatitis C, an acquired psychiatric disorder including PTSD, and entitlement to a total disability rating based on individual unemployability (TDIU) due to insufficient evidence. The claims will be further developed as outlined in the decision.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for heart disease other than atrial fibrillation with left ventricular hypokinesis was denied.,PTSD was rated at 50 percent, and the Veteran's appeal for an increased rating remains denied.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for PTSD has been reopened, but the claim remains denied.,The Veteran's right wrist condition is rated at 10 percent and no higher.

The Board has granted service connection for tinnitus, low back disability with sciatica, and PTSD. Service connection was denied for right shoulder disability.

The Veteran's PTSD is granted a 70% disability rating, effective from February 23, 2012. A higher rating of over 70% for PTSD is denied since June 23, 2013. The Veteran is also granted TDIU status since January 7, 2011.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for a psychiatric disorder, including nervous condition (depressive reaction), bipolar disorder, PTSD, general anxiety disorder, and major depressive disorder, is remanded due to the need for additional medical opinions and records.

The Veteran's PTSD has been rated at 70 percent since April 5, 2005. The Board found that the symptoms of his PTSD have caused significant occupational and social impairment.

The Veteran's PTSD is related to his active service, specifically the 1996 terrorist attack in Saudi Arabia. The Board has granted service connection for PTSD.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to inadequacy of the August 2016 VA examination and insufficient explanation regarding the Veteran's claimed mental disorders.

The Veteran's acquired psychiatric disability, including PTSD and bipolar disorder, is rated at 30 percent. The rating is denied as the symptoms do not warrant a higher evaluation.

The Board has remanded the cases for further development and to provide a more thorough opinion regarding the Veteran's psychiatric conditions, including PTSD and depression. The VA will attempt to obtain morning reports from his service unit and conduct an addendum examination.

The Veteran's PTSD is currently rated at 30 percent prior to November 28, 2012, and at 50 percent thereafter. The Board has ordered a remand for further examination and evaluation of the Veteran's PTSD in order to determine if his symptoms have worsened since the last VA examination in October 2013.

The Veteran's PTSD is rated at 70% from October 3, 2005 to October 24, 2012. A TDIU is granted from April 1, 2008 and SMC and DEA are also granted from that date.

The Veteran's PTSD is currently rated at 50 percent, but the Board finds that his symptoms do not warrant a higher rating as they are consistent with reduced reliability and productivity.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for PTSD is denied as there is no current diagnosis of PTSD.,The Veteran's claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, specifically generalized anxiety disorder, is granted as it is etiologically related to his active duty service.