PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) Board decisions

The Veteran's TDIU claim was denied due to the evidence showing that he is able to secure and follow substantially gainful work. The RO granted service connection for additional disabilities during the pendency of this appeal, including prostate cancer residuals, erectile dysfunction, PTSD, mood disorder, diabetes, bilateral peripheral neuropathy of the upper and lower extremities, tinnitus, and left ear hearing loss. The Veteran has not received a VA examination to determine the functional impact that these additional service-connected disabilities have on his employment.

The Board has determined that new and material evidence was received to reopen the claim for service connection for PTSD, which is now granted.

The Board granted service connection for PTSD and assigned a 70 percent rating, effective from March 29, 2011 to July 31, 2012, and from May 21, 2014. The Veteran's TDIU based on PTSD was also granted during this period.

The Veteran's PTSD was manifested by symptoms such as occasional decrease in work efficiency and intermittent periods of inability to perform occupational tasks, but did not meet the criteria for a higher rating due to lack of specific symptoms warranting a higher evaluation.

The Veteran's appeal is remanded due to the need for a new examination of his service-connected PTSD. The current evaluation remains at 30 percent.

The Veteran's lower flank pain, claimed as a left hip strain and residuals of left ovary removal, to include stomach pain, is not related to service.,There is no current diagnosis of unexplained syncope. The right eye disorder treated during service resolved without residual.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development, including obtaining medical records and arranging for VA examinations to assess his PTSD, ocular histoplasmosis syndrome, right thigh scars, right thumb scar, and abdomen scars.

The Veteran's appeal was dismissed due to his withdrawal of the right ear hearing loss issue. The remaining claims were denied as there is no legal basis for a higher rating.

The Board has remanded the case for further development, including a VA examination to determine the nature and etiology of any current acquired psychiatric disorder. The Veteran's claims will be reconsidered after this additional development.

The Veteran's PTSD is rated at 70 percent, and she is granted TDIU effective June 26, 2012.

The Veteran seeks service connection for seizure disorder associated with posttraumatic stress disorder. The Board finds remand is required to ensure compliance with VA's duty to assist.

The Veteran's PTSD has been rated at 70 percent since the effective date of service connection, reflecting significant occupational and social impairment.

The Veteran's PTSD is rated at 70 percent, the highest schedular rating available. The Board also granted a TDIU based on service-connected PTSD.

The Veteran's PTSD is currently rated at 50 percent, the maximum schedular rating for this condition. The Board has found that the Veteran does not meet criteria for a higher rating based on his symptoms and functional impairment.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for further development, including obtaining VA medical records and a new psychiatric examination to address the claimed conditions.

The Veteran is granted service connection for PTSD and the effective date of this grant is set at May 6, 2010.

The Veteran's PTSD is rated at 70 percent, indicating significant impairment in occupational and social functioning.

The Board has expanded the Veteran's claim to include Impulse Control Disorder, and is remanding for further development to determine if any of these conditions are related to service.

The Veteran's PTSD is found to be related to his military service, and the claim for service connection is granted.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for a psychiatric disorder, including PTSD, is being remanded due to the need for additional development and examination.