PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) Board decisions

The Veteran's claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including anxiety, depression, and PTSD, was denied as there is no current evidence of a diagnosed disability.

The Veteran's PTSD is currently rated at 30 percent, and his diabetes mellitus type II with erectile dysfunction and diabetic retinopathy is currently rated at 20 percent. The Board found that the criteria for a higher rating were not met.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for a hearing before a Veterans Law Judge via videoconference. The issues include increased ratings for posttraumatic stress disorder, lumbar strain with degenerative changes, and TDIU.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development to address his claims of service connection for acquired psychiatric disorders, cardiovascular disease, and diabetes mellitus.

The Veteran's acquired psychiatric disability, diagnosed as PTSD and alcoholism, is related to his active duty service. The Board finds that the criteria for service connection are met.

The Board found that the Veteran does not have a diagnosis of PTSD or major depressive disorder linked to service, and therefore denied both claims.

The Veteran's PTSD symptoms, including nightmares, flashbacks, anxiety, and social isolation, have caused occupational and social impairment with reduced reliability and productivity. The Board finds a 50 percent rating is warranted for the entire appeal period.

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 Board found that the criteria for a rating in excess of 10 percent prior to November 28, 2005, and in excess of 70 percent from November 28, 2005 through March 11, 2009 were not met.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for additional development due to incomplete opinions and issues regarding service connection.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded to obtain additional medical records and a VA examination for PTSD. The TDIU claim will also be adjudicated.

The Veteran is found unable to obtain and sustain a substantially gainful occupation due to his service-connected PTSD and headaches.

The Veteran's PTSD has not been manifested by total social and occupational impairment, so the claim for a rating in excess of 70 percent for PTSD is denied.

The Veteran's appeal for service connection of a psychiatric disorder, including PTSD and depressive disorder with anxiety, is being remanded due to the need for additional development.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for PTSD with anxiety and depression was denied in January 2015, but reopened on February 2, 2016. The Board found that the effective date should be set at the date of receipt of the application to reopen (February 2, 2016), as this is when entitlement existed.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities did not prevent him from securing and following substantially gainful employment during the period from January 1, 2008 through May 4, 2010.

The Board has ordered additional development due to the inadequacy of a previous VA examination and the need for clarification on whether any diagnosed psychiatric disorder is related to active service or pre-service personality disorder.

The Board has remanded the case for additional development, including obtaining VA and private treatment records, providing VCAA notice regarding service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, and scheduling a VA psychiatric evaluation.

The Veteran's service-connected PTSD has been rated at 50 percent since March 26, 2007. The Board granted a 100 percent rating from March 1, 2012.

The Board has granted service connection for Still's disease, arthritis, and PTSD. The decision is based on new evidence submitted by the Veteran.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings for chronic lumbar strain and PTSD were denied by the RO. The Board remanded these matters to allow further development, but ultimately found that the denial was appropriate.