PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) Board decisions

The Veteran's PTSD has been rated at 70 percent since August 2, 2002. The Board found that the Veteran's symptoms have resulted in occupational and social impairment with reduced reliability and productivity due to symptoms such as suicidal and homicidal ideations, difficulty understanding complex commands, impaired judgment, and disturbances of motivation and mood.

The Veteran's claim for an initial compensable rating for bilateral hearing loss and a TDIU prior to September 8, 2008 was denied. The Board found that the evidence did not meet the criteria for a compensable rating for hearing loss or entitlement to a TDIU due to service-connected disabilities.

The Board has determined that a new VA examination is necessary due to the inadequacy of an earlier medical opinion. The Veteran's claim for service connection for his psychiatric disorders will be remanded for further evaluation.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for additional development due to new evidence submitted by the Veteran and VA treatment records.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for further development and compliance with due process procedures. The issues on appeal include the rating of PTSD prior to February 27, 2014, a higher rating after that date, and TDIU prior to February 27, 2014.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's hypertension is related to his service-connected PTSD and therefore grants service connection for hypertension.

The Veteran's PTSD has been rated at 70 percent since the appeal period began, and there is no evidence of total social or occupational impairment.,The Veteran was not found to be unemployable prior to September 9, 2015. She had full-time employment with Alpha Plastics until her assignment ended.

The Board found that the Veteran's current back disability is not related to service, and denied his claim for service connection.,The Veteran was granted nonservice-connected pension benefits due to over 90 days of active wartime service and permanent total disability.

The Board found that the Veteran does not meet the criteria for a diagnosis of PTSD under DSM-5, and thus denied his claim for service connection for PTSD.

The Veteran's PTSD has been rated as 50 percent disabling, and the Board found that this rating is appropriate based on his symptoms of anxiety, irritability, and panic attacks. The Veteran's Coronary Artery Disease (CAD) was also rated at 10 percent.

The Veteran's PTSD is currently rated at 70 percent, effective October 6, 2009. The rating agency found that the Veteran's symptoms do not warrant a higher rating as they are consistent with the current 70 percent disability rating.

The Board has ordered a remand due to the need for additional development, including obtaining service records and VA examination.

The Veteran withdrew all issues on appeal prior to the Board's decision.

The Board denied the Veteran's request to reopen his previously denied claim of service connection for PTSD, finding that no new and material evidence had been received.

The Board has remanded the case for additional development, including obtaining updated treatment records and verifying in-service stressors. The Veteran is also to be provided with a VA examination to address the nature and etiology of his PTSD.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disability, including PTSD, depression, and anxiety disorder is being remanded due to the need for a VA examination.

The Veteran is seeking service connection for a psychiatric disorder, specifically depression and PTSD. The Board has ordered additional development to obtain medical records and conduct an examination.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development, including obtaining VA and private treatment records, Social Security Administration records, and a VA psychiatric examination to assess the current severity of his PTSD. The TDIU claim will also be deferred until these issues are resolved.

The Veteran's PTSD has rendered him unable to secure and follow a substantially gainful occupation, meeting the criteria for a TDIU.

The Veteran's acquired psychiatric condition, including PTSD and depression, is etiologically linked to her active service. Service connection for an acquired psychiatric condition, to include PTSD and Depression, has been granted.