PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) Board decisions

The Board found that the Veteran's service-connected PTSD is manifested by symptoms such as occasional decrease in work efficiency and intermittent periods of inability to perform occupational tasks, warranting a 30 percent evaluation.

The Veteran's TMJ dysfunction has been rated at 10 percent since February 16, 2017. The condition is characterized by inter-incisal range of more than 40 mm and lateral excursion greater than 4mm.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for PTSD and major depressive disorder is granted, resolving all doubt in his favor. His acquired psychiatric disorders are related to his military service.

The Board has remanded the case for additional development, including obtaining VA treatment records and scheduling a VA examination. The Veteran's claims of service connection for residuals of a cerebral concussion (claimed as a head injury) and a psychiatric disorder are being reconsidered.

The Veteran's bilateral hearing loss is rated at 20 percent, and his PTSD is rated at 70 percent. The TDIU claim is granted.

The Board found that the current psychiatric disability is not causally related to service and denied service connection for an acquired psychiatric disability, including depressive disorder, anxiety disorder, and PTSD.

The Veteran's PTSD was shown to cause occupational and social impairment with reduced reliability and productivity, warranting a 50 percent disability rating from October 20, 2011 to September 27, 2017. The effective dates for the ratings are provided.

The Veteran withdrew the remaining claims for service connection for residuals of a neck injury, residuals of a low back injury, sinusitis and PTSD.

The Board has remanded the case for additional development due to issues related to service connection for PTSD and depression, including verification of an in-service stressor and determination of whether current diagnoses are related to experiences in stockades.

The Board has remanded the case for further development due to an October 2017 VA examination report finding that the Veteran does not meet the criteria for a diagnosis of PTSD under DSM-V. The claim is now pending again.

The Veteran's PTSD has been rated at 30 percent prior to May 5, 2017 and increased to 50 percent thereafter. The appeal is denied as the criteria for a higher rating have not been met.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's in-service stressor is related to a fear of hostile military or terrorist activity, and his acquired psychiatric disorder (including PTSD and depression) is related to this stressor. As such, service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder is granted.

The Veteran's psychiatric disability, including PTSD, depression, and anxiety, was incurred in service. The claim for service connection is granted.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for PTSD was denied due to the unverified stressor. The Board has now remanded the case for further examination and opinion regarding his acquired psychiatric disorders, including PTSD, psychosis, mood disorder, and bipolar disorder.

The Board has reopened the Veteran's claim of service connection for PTSD and is REMANDING the remaining claims (left shoulder, right shoulder, left knee, and right knee conditions) to the agency of original jurisdiction for further development.

The Veteran's PTSD has been found to cause total occupational and social impairment, warranting a 100 percent rating.

The Veteran's claim for an increased rating for his service-connected PTSD is being remanded due to evidence suggesting a worsening of the condition since the last VA examination in 2012. Additional examination and treatment records are needed.

The Veteran's claim of service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, to include PTSD, is being remanded due to the need for additional medical records and a VA examination.

The Veteran's appeal is remanded due to the need for additional development, including obtaining updated VA treatment records and scheduling a VA examination. The issues of service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder (including PTSD) and for ulnar neuropathy of the right upper extremity are being addressed.

The Board has remanded the case for additional development, including obtaining a VA examination and reviewing existing records to determine if the Veteran has PTSD or depression that is service-connected.