PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) Board decisions

The Board found that the Veteran does not have a current diagnosis of an acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD, and thus denied service connection for this condition.

The Veteran's PTSD was not manifested by total occupational and social impairment prior to April 29, 2015. From April 29, 2015, the Veteran's PTSD has not been manifested by total occupational and social impairment.

The Board has remanded the case due to incomplete information regarding an in-service personal assault and requests for private mental health treatment records. The Veteran's claim will be reconsidered based on this additional evidence.

The Veteran's service-connected PTSD was not manifested by occupational and social impairment, with reduced reliability and productivity due to the various symptoms such as flattened affect, frequent panic attacks, actual suicidal and homicidal considerations or significant memory impairment prior to December 20, 2011.

The Veteran's PTSD causes occupational and social impairment with reduced reliability and productivity, warranting a 50 percent rating.

The Board has determined that additional development is needed for the Veteran's claims, including a new VA examination to address his psychiatric and right knee disabilities.

The Veteran's appeal for an increased evaluation of PTSD has been withdrawn, resulting in the dismissal of the case.

The Veteran's appeal for service connection for a psychiatric disability, to include PTSD, is dismissed due to the failure to file a timely substantive appeal.

The Veteran's PTSD symptoms prior to October 22, 2014 did not meet the criteria for a disability rating higher than 30 percent. Since October 22, 2014, her PTSD was not manifested by total occupational and social impairment.

The Veteran's PTSD with depression and alcohol dependence is rated at 70 percent disabling since October 16, 2013. The effective date for the TDIU rating remains October 16, 2013.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for PTSD and an acquired psychiatric disorder other than PTSD, to include depression. The evidence does not support a finding of service connection for these conditions.

The Veteran is entitled to an additional level of SMC based on the need for regular aid and attendance due to his service-connected disabilities, including T12 paraplegia and loss of anal and bladder sphincter control.

The Veteran's appeal primarily concerns ratings for various service-connected disabilities, including PTSD, GERD, neck and low back disabilities, radiculopathies, acne scarring, circumcision residuals, and chicken pox. The Board has determined that the Veteran is entitled to increased ratings in some cases but not others.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for further development to include obtaining his VA treatment records, SSA records, and counseling center records. A VA psychiatric examination will also be scheduled.

The Veteran's PTSD was granted a higher rating of 70 percent effective November 10, 2012. A total disability rating based on individual unemployability due to PTSD was also granted effective that date.

The Veteran's appeal has been withdrawn as to the claims for service connection for a bilateral foot disorder, hypertension, a prostate disorder, left shoulder degenerative joint disease, a right shoulder disorder, right knee osteoarthritis, and left knee osteoarthritis.

The Veteran's claim for service connection of an acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD, bipolar disorder and schizophrenia, is being remanded due to the need for further examination and opinion regarding the etiology of these conditions.

The Board has granted service connection for residuals of a broken nose, to include a deviated septum. The other issues related to asbestosis, fatigue, post-traumatic stress disorder, and ischemic heart disease are being remanded.

The Veteran's headaches are rated at the highest schedular rating of 50 percent, and she is granted TDIU due to her service-connected disabilities.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD, finding that there was no credible supporting evidence of a stressor and thus no diagnosis of PTSD. The Veteran has been diagnosed with other conditions such as major depressive disorder, adjustment disorder, bipolar disorder, alcohol dependence, malingering, and schizophrenia, none of which are linked to service.