PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) Board decisions

The Veteran's PTSD warrants a rating of 100 percent throughout the entire appeal period. The RO has also granted service connection for Crohn's disease and a right leg disability, effective from December 10, 2014.

The Veteran's PTSD is currently rated at 70 percent from September 18, 2015. The Board found that the symptoms of his PTSD have resulted in occupational and social impairment with reduced reliability and productivity.

The Veteran's PTSD is currently evaluated at 50 percent, and the evidence does not support a higher rating. The symptoms do not meet the criteria for a higher evaluation under DC 9411.

The Board has remanded the case for additional development, including obtaining medical records and providing a new opinion regarding the Veteran's psychiatric conditions.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for chronic fatigue syndrome, Gulf War Syndrome, left ear hearing loss, sleep apnea, irritable bowel syndrome, and PTSD with depressive disorder were denied. The Board found that new and material evidence had not been submitted to reopen any of these claims.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities do not render him unable to obtain and retain substantially gainful employment.

The Veteran's major depressive disorder with adjustment disorder and post-traumatic stress disorder (in remission) have been manifested by symptoms of occupational and social impairment, with deficiencies in most areas. Symptoms of total occupational and social impairment have not been shown.

The Board has granted service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD and Generalized Anxiety Disorder. The Veteran's symptoms are linked to his in-service stressors related to fear of hostile military or terrorist activity.

The Veteran's PTSD results in occupational and social impairment with reduced reliability and productivity, but does not meet the criteria for a higher rating. The Veteran is unable to secure or follow substantially gainful employment due to his service-connected disabilities.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for further development, including obtaining a new opinion on his ability to function in an occupational environment due to his service-connected PTSD and other disabilities.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for PTSD was denied as there is no current diagnosis of PTSD that meets the DSM-IV criteria.

The Veteran's PTSD is currently rated at 30 percent, and the Board finds that it does not meet or approximate the criteria for a higher rating.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for bilateral hand disability and PTSD have been reopened, but the underlying claims remain denied.,Service connection has not been established for a low back disability or bilateral knee disability.

The Veteran's PTSD is currently rated at 50 percent, and the Board finds that a higher rating is not warranted based on the evidence of record. The Veteran does not meet the criteria for a 70 percent rating under Diagnostic Code 9411.

The Veteran withdrew his appeal for a rating in excess of 70 percent for PTSD as of June 8, 2012. The Board dismissed the appeal due to this withdrawal.

The Board has determined that additional development is necessary to address the Veteran's claims, including obtaining medical records and clarifying opinions regarding his psychiatric, shoulder, cervical spine, gastrointestinal, and sleep disorders.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's service-connected disabilities render him unemployable, and thus grants a TDIU.

The Board has determined that service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD and depressive disorders, among others, is warranted. However, the decision also notes that there was insufficient evidence to link these conditions directly to service or a personal assault.

The Veteran's gastrointestinal disability and anxiety are being remanded for further development, including a VA examination to determine the nature and etiology of his gastrointestinal disorder. The TDIU claim is also being remanded as it is inextricably intertwined with the gastrointestinal disability issue.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded due to his failure to appear at a scheduled personal hearing before the Board. The case will be returned to the Board for further appellate proceedings.