PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) Board decisions

The Board has determined that the Veteran's PTSD is service-connected as it meets the criteria for a diagnosis and was caused by an in-service stressor.

The Veteran's PTSD has worsened since his last examination, and further development is required to determine the appropriate evaluation for his condition.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for PTSD and psychological insomnia is being remanded due to the need for additional examinations and development of medical records.

The Veteran's PTSD with secondary depression is currently rated at 70 percent, and the Board has granted a TDIU rating since August 1, 2011. The appeal for an increased rating for PTSD was denied.

The Board has dismissed the appeal due to the death of the appellant.

The Veteran's PTSD disability caused him to be unable to obtain or retain substantially gainful employment, warranting a 100% rating throughout the appeal period.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for PTSD was denied in 2012. After reopening the claim on January 29, 2014, VA granted service connection effective from September 15, 2014. The Board found that an earlier effective date is not warranted and denied the request.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities render him in need for regular aid and attendance of another person, warranting the grant of SMC based on this need.

The Veteran's disability, which includes conversion disorder, PTSD, and schizophrenia, has resulted in total occupational and social impairment. The Board grants a rating of 100 percent for the Veteran's conversion disorder.

The Veteran's PTSD has been granted a 70 percent disability rating effective July 31, 2007. The claim for an earlier effective date is also granted.

The Veteran's PTSD is rated at 70 percent disabling, and his TDIU claim on a schedular basis has been granted.

The Veteran's service-connected left knee sprain, status-post surgery with scars, is rated at 10 percent. The Board granted a separate 10 percent rating for limitation of extension of the left knee. The Veteran was also granted TDIU based on his service-connected disabilities and unemployability.

The Veteran's PTSD is currently rated at 70 percent, effective March 28, 2017. The Board finds that the criteria for a TDIU have been met.

The Veteran's hypertension, PTSD, and diabetes mellitus have been granted service connection. The Veteran is currently rated at 50% for PTSD.

The Veteran's PTSD has been granted an increased rating to 50 percent effective April 19, 2016. The Board also found that the Veteran is entitled to a TDIU as of July 19, 2016.,However, the Veteran was denied entitlement to a TDIU prior to July 19, 2016.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development, including obtaining VA treatment records and scheduling a new VA examination to assess the current severity of his PTSD.

The Veteran's PTSD with MDD and psychotic features has not resulted in total occupational and social impairment, so the claim for an initial rating in excess of 70 percent is denied.

The Veteran withdrew his appeal regarding the issue of entitlement to an initial evaluation in excess of 50 percent for PTSD with alcohol abuse.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for PTSD was denied as there is no credible supporting evidence of the alleged stressor event. The Board found that the Veteran has an acquired psychiatric disorder other than PTSD, but did not establish a link between it and his active service.

The Board has determined that additional development is needed to determine the etiology of the Veteran's claimed psychiatric disorders, including PTSD and schizoaffective disorder. The Veteran will be scheduled for a VA examination.