PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) Board decisions

The Veteran's service-connected PTSD became so severe that she was unable to work and went on medical leave beginning October 23, 2014. The Board granted an effective date of October 23, 2014 for the TDIU.

The Veteran's PTSD has been rated at 50 percent since August 20, 2015.

The Veteran's PTSD has been reopened and is currently rated at 50 percent, which meets the criteria for a TDIU.,The Veteran's service-connected disabilities (PTSD, IBS, lumbosacral strain with degenerative changes, chondromalacia of the left knee, tinnitus) preclude him from securing or following a substantially gainful occupation.

The Board has remanded the case due to new evidence submitted by the Veteran and for additional examinations. The issues of service connection for a headache disorder, psychiatric disorder (PTSD), heart disorder, skin disorder, and right knee disorder are still under consideration.

The Board has remanded the TDIU claim due to incomplete information and need for additional development, including an addendum opinion considering the Veteran's current enrollment in a vocational rehabilitation program.

The Board has granted a TDIU based on the combined effect of the Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including PTSD, lumbar spine disability, and knee osteoarthritis.

The Veteran's PTSD has been rated at 50 percent prior to January 8, 2016 and at 70 percent thereafter. The Board found that the evidence did not support a higher rating in either period.

The Veteran's PTSD symptoms have been manifested by occupational and social impairment with deficiencies in most areas, warranting a 70 percent disability rating.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development of his claims, including obtaining VA treatment records and addressing the issues related to PTSD and TDIU.

The Veteran's acquired psychiatric disability was not productive of occupational and social impairment with deficiencies in most areas such as work, school, family relations, judgment, or mood for the periods on appeal.

The Veteran's PTSD, with depressive disorder and anxiety reaction with headaches and peptic ulcer was rated at 70 percent from June 25, 2007 to August 11, 2009.

The Veteran's PTSD is currently rated at 50 percent, reflecting occupational and social impairment with reduced reliability and productivity.

The Veteran's claim for an initial disability rating in excess of 70 percent for service-connected PTSD is being remanded due to the need for additional development and examination.

The Veteran's post-traumatic migraine headaches are rated at a 30 percent rating, and his PTSD is rated at a 70 percent rating.

The Board has remanded the case for additional development due to insufficient rationale in a previous VA opinion regarding whether the Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorder other than PTSD was caused by service.

The Veteran's service-connected acquired psychiatric disorder, including anxiety and PTSD, has been granted a 70 percent disability rating since September 15, 2010. The Veteran is currently employed but his mental health condition has caused some occupational impairment.

The Veteran's PTSD, unspecified depressive disorder, and alcohol use disorder have been rated at 70 percent since the appeal period began. The rating is based on occupational and social impairment with deficiencies in most areas due to symptoms such as difficulty maintaining employment, marital problems, and strained relationships.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, to include PTSD, is being remanded due to outstanding questions regarding current diagnosis and etiology in connection with the claim. Additional attempts are needed to verify the Veteran's claimed stressor event and obtain VA treatment records.

The Veteran's PTSD symptoms have worsened, leading to a disability rating of 50 percent effective December 13, 2010.

The Veteran's appeal was granted for PTSD, cold injury residuals of the right and left feet, shell fragment wound scars, arthritis, and TDIU. The Veteran is currently rated at 70% combined disability rating due to his service-connected conditions.