PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) Board decisions

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded to obtain additional medical records and a new VA examination. The issues of service connection for PTSD, major depressive disorder, nightmare disorder, anxiety disorder, and alcohol dependence are on appeal.

The Veteran's appeals for increased ratings for PTSD, right elbow disability, and bronchitis were denied. The RO granted service connection for PTSD effective June 1, 2011, but did not grant any compensable rating for the disabilities.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development, including obtaining VA treatment records and SSA disability benefits records. A mental health examination will also be scheduled to address the relationship between her psychiatric disorders and military service.

The Veteran's appeals for increased evaluations and service connection were denied. The Board found that the highest schedular ratings available have been assigned for his hemorrhoids and thigh disability.

The Veteran has withdrawn his appeals regarding the initial rating for PTSD and TDIU.

The Veteran withdrew his appeal regarding the issue of higher ratings for PTSD prior to the Board's decision.

The Veteran's PTSD is currently rated at 30 percent, which reflects the severity of his condition as it does not meet the criteria for a higher rating under the General Rating Formula for Mental Disorders.

The Veteran's PTSD prior to July 26, 2012 did not meet the criteria for a higher initial evaluation in excess of 50 percent.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including his back pain and PTSD, render him unable to secure or follow a substantially gainful occupation as of February 27, 2012.

The Veteran's PTSD has been manifested by symptoms that cause occupational and social impairment with deficiencies in most areas, but not total occupational and social impairment. The criteria for an initial disability rating in excess of 30 percent have not been met.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for sleep apnea and an increased rating for PTSD, finding that there was no direct link between his current conditions and his military service or any service-connected disabilities.

The Veteran's PTSD was granted a higher rating, but his cervical spine condition claim remains unresolved.

The Veteran's anxiety disorder, including PTSD, has been rated at 70 percent since June 2010. The Board finds that the current rating adequately reflects his symptoms and impairment.

The Veteran's appeal is denied as there is no current diagnosis of an acquired psychiatric disability, including PTSD.

The Veteran's PTSD has been rated at 50 percent since November 5, 2010. The Board found that the Veteran's PTSD resulted in occupational and social impairment with deficiencies in most areas such as work, school, family relations, judgment, thinking, or mood.

The Veteran's claims for increased rating and service connection are being remanded to obtain additional VA treatment records and to schedule a new VA examination.,The Veteran's claim of entitlement to service connection for hepatitis C is being remanded to obtain an opinion regarding the etiology of his current diagnosis.,The Veteran's claim of entitlement to service connection for sarcoidosis is being remanded to obtain an opinion regarding the nature and etiology of his diagnosed condition.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities have not rendered him unable to follow a substantially gainful occupation during any time subject to this appeal.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities (PTSD and chronic pleural disease) do not render him unable to secure or follow a substantially gainful occupation.

The Veteran's PTSD symptoms have resulted in occupational and social impairment with deficiencies in most areas, warranting a 70 percent disability rating for the entire period on appeal.

The Board has ordered additional development, including obtaining service treatment records and prison records. A VA examination is also required to assess the current severity of PTSD and to determine if any claimed disabilities are related to service in the Southwest Asia Theater of Operations.