PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) Board decisions

The Veteran's PTSD has been rated at 30 percent since March 26, 2016. The Board found that the symptoms warrant a higher rating from April 15, 2009 to September 21, 2010.

The Veteran's appeal has been dismissed as he or his representative requested withdrawal of the appeal.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for PTSD was granted with an effective date of February 26, 2007. The appeal for a prior effective date is also granted.

The Veteran's PTSD and depression were granted service connection, with a 50% initial rating effective February 26, 2007, and a 70% staged evaluation from August 17, 2011. A total disability rating due to individual unemployability (TDIU) was also granted effective August 17, 2011.

The Veteran's PTSD has been rated at 50 percent since the initial rating decision, and the Board finds that his symptoms are most comparable to occupational and social impairment with reduced reliability and productivity.

The Veteran's appeal for increased ratings and service connection was denied. His anxiety disorder is currently rated at 30 percent, effective from the date of his initial grant of service connection.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development, including obtaining VA treatment records and scheduling the Veteran for a right knee examination. The claims will be readjudicated after these actions.

The Board has determined that additional development is needed to properly adjudicate the Veteran's claims for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder and cardiomyopathy. The case will be returned to the AOJ for further action.

The Veteran's PTSD has been rated at 30 percent since June 16, 2004. The Board finds that the severity of his disability more closely resembles a condition with occupational and social impairment with reduced reliability and productivity.

The Board has granted an effective date of December 14, 1983 for the grant of service connection for PTSD with panic disorder, agoraphobia, and undifferentiated somatoform disorder. The other issues on appeal have been dismissed.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for various conditions, including PTSD, were denied as there is no current diagnosis of these conditions in the medical records.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development, including obtaining medical records and providing a VA examination to assess the severity of his PTSD and whether his hypertension is related to his service-connected PTSD.

The Board has remanded the case for scheduling a live videoconference hearing before the Board due to the Veteran's request.

The Veteran's service connection for PTSD is granted, and he meets the criteria for a total disability rating based on individual unemployability due to his numerous service-connected disabilities.

The Veteran's appeal was dismissed due to his death during the pendency of the appeal.

The Board has determined that the VA examination is inadequate for adjudication purposes and a remand is necessary to obtain another opinion addressing the Veteran's claimed psychiatric disorders, including PTSD.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's cause of death is related to his active military service, granting service connection for the cause of the Veteran's death.

The Veteran's PTSD prior to January 3, 2011 resulted in occupational and social impairment with reduced reliability and productivity. The symptoms included depression, stress, nightmares, sleep impairment, flashbacks, intrusive thoughts, irritability, loss of interest in activities, impaired concentration, hypervigilance, a hyper startled response, decreased socialization, and occasional panic attacks.

The Veteran's PTSD disability was granted an initial evaluation of 70 percent prior to September 13, 2012. The claims for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus remain pending.

The Veteran's PTSD is currently rated at 50 percent disabling, and the Board has granted a 70 percent rating for this condition. The Veteran also meets the criteria for TDIU based on his service-connected disabilities.