PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) Board decisions

The Board has determined that a remand is necessary to obtain additional medical opinions and to ensure all relevant evidence is considered in the decision.

The Board has determined that new and material evidence has been presented to reopen the Veteran's claim for service connection for PTSD. The Veteran's current PTSD is related to terrorist activity during active service, and the Board finds that all elements of service connection are met.

The Veteran's PTSD has been rated at 50 percent since July 2009, with no other conditions or issues receiving separate ratings.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for scheduling a Travel Board hearing to address both his claims for ischemic heart disease and PTSD.

The Veteran's PTSD has resulted in occupational and social impairment with deficiencies in most areas, warranting a 70 percent disability rating prior to February 22, 2011 and beginning on May 1, 2011.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for a videoconference hearing before the Board of Veterans' Appeals.

The Veteran's PTSD is currently rated at 50 percent, and the Board finds that it does not meet the criteria for a higher rating.

The Veteran's appeal for a higher disability rating for his service-connected PTSD has been dismissed due to the death of the Veteran.

The Veteran's appeal has been dismissed due to his death. The issues of service connection for posttraumatic stress disorder and entitlement to a total disability evaluation based on individual unemployability have not progressed further as the appellant is deceased.

The Board has remanded the case due to a request for a videoconference hearing. The Veteran's claims related to service connection are pending.

The Veteran's PTSD is manifested by occasional decrease in work efficiency and intermittent periods of inability to perform occupational tasks, resulting in mild impairment. The Board finds the Veteran's symptomatology most closely approximates a 30 percent evaluation.

The Board has remanded the case due to the need for further development, including verification of service in Iraq and a VA psychiatric examination using DSM-V criteria. The issue on appeal is broadened to include any acquired psychiatric disorder.

The Veteran's PTSD prior to December 31, 2014 was productive of occupational and social impairment with deficiencies in most areas.

The Veteran's PTSD with alcohol abuse resulted in occupational and social impairment due to symptoms such as suicidal ideation, obsessional rituals, intermittent panic attacks, unprovoked irritability, difficulty adapting to stressful circumstances, and inability to establish effective relationships. He was granted a 50% rating for this period.

The Board has remanded the case for further development, including obtaining a VA examination to assess the current severity of the Veteran's depressive disorder and updating the claims file with any recent VA treatment records. The Veteran is seeking an increased rating for his service-connected PTSD.

The Veteran's PTSD is currently rated at 30 percent, and the Board found that this rating adequately compensates for his symptoms. The Veteran does not meet the criteria for a TDIU due to service-connected disabilities.

The Board has remanded the case for further development and review of additional evidence submitted by the Veteran. The issues on appeal are whether new and material evidence was received to reopen a PTSD claim, and entitlement to service connection for a low back disorder.

The Board found that the Veteran does not have a current diagnosis of a chronic acquired psychiatric disability, specifically PTSD. The examiner concluded that his symptoms are better attributed to an antisocial personality disorder rather than PTSD.

The Veteran is granted TDIU due to his service-connected PTSD and non-service-connected personality disorder, which make it difficult for him to secure or follow substantially gainful employment.

The Veteran's PTSD has been rated at 30 percent since April 29, 2008 and remains at that level as of September 28, 2015. The evaluation is based on the criteria for a 30 percent rating under the General Rating Formula for Mental Disorders.