PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) Board decisions

The Veteran's PTSD and bipolar affective disorder are rated at 30 percent, but the Board has granted an initial 70 percent rating for PTSD.

The Board has granted the Veteran's petition to reopen his claim for service connection for PTSD and remanded the issue of service connection for an acquired mental disorder. The appeal is granted on the basis that new and material evidence was received, but the issues are still pending as they have been remanded.

The Board has restored the Veteran's 100 percent disability rating for PTSD, effective January 1, 2010. The reduction of this rating was improper due to actual improvement in the Veteran's ability to function under ordinary conditions.

The Veteran's PTSD was initially rated at 50% for the period prior to September 14, 2011. For the period from September 14, 2011 to February 8, 2012, a rating of up to 70% was granted. The Veteran's TDIU and SMC were also granted effective September 20, 2011.

The Veteran's PTSD is granted as service connected due to his combat experiences in Vietnam.

The Board dismissed the appeal of the right shoulder disorder claim. The psychiatric disorders including PTSD, anxiety, and depression were reopened due to new evidence submitted by the Veteran. Service connection for major depressive disorder was granted.

Service connection for diabetes mellitus, type II is granted. Service connection for peripheral neuropathy of the upper and lower extremities is remanded.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD and panic disorder, is denied as there is no current diagnosis of such disorders.

An effective date of December 14, 1970 is granted for the establishment of service connection for PTSD. The appeal concerning a compensable rating for infectious hepatitis is dismissed. The appeals regarding an initial rating in excess of 30 percent for PTSD and entitlement to TDIU are remanded.

The Veteran's PTSD resulted in occupational and social impairment with reduced reliability and productivity, but did not meet the criteria for higher ratings. A rating of 50 percent was granted prior to July 18, 2017.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to new evidence received from VA, which may affect the service connection for PTSD and related conditions. The Veteran's claim will be reconsidered without requiring new and material evidence.

The case is being remanded for further development due to incomplete evaluation of in-service stressors and missing private psychiatric records.

The Board has remanded the case due to incomplete records and a need for an updated VA examination. The Veteran's PTSD and dysthymic disorder are rated at 70 percent, but the Board is seeking more information on whether these conditions warrant a higher rating or if they should be considered in conjunction with other disabilities.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including anxiety, depression, and PTSD, has been denied as the evidence of record is insufficient to establish a link between his current conditions and his military service.

The Board denied compensation for PTSD due to military sexual trauma under 38 U.S.C. § 1151, finding no evidence of additional disability caused by VA care or examination.,The Board remanded the case for an effective date prior to October 13, 2017 for the award of a 70 percent rating for PTSD due to military sexual trauma.

The Veteran's sleep apnea is granted as secondary to his service-connected PTSD.

The Board has ordered the Veteran to provide VA treatment records from January 25, 2005 to August 4, 2017. The appeal is being remanded due to this missing information.

The Veteran's PTSD with depressive disorder is currently rated at 50 percent, and the Board has ordered a remand to consider whether his condition warrants an increased rating.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection for a back disorder, bilateral knee disorder, and an acquired psychiatric disorder due to incomplete records and need for further examination.

The Board has remanded the case due to new evidence received after the December 2016 SSOC, and will issue a SSOC for the issues of service connection for sleep apnea and initial evaluation in excess of 30 percent prior to February 17, 2016, and in excess of 50 percent beginning February 17, 2016, for PTSD.