PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) Board decisions

The Veteran's PTSD was previously evaluated as 30 percent prior to May 27, 2015 and is now denied for an evaluation in excess of 30 percent. From May 27, 2015 onwards, the Veteran's PTSD remains at a non-compensable rating.

The Veteran's PTSD is currently rated at 70 percent, which meets the criteria for a 100 percent rating. However, his TDIU claim is moot as he has already been granted a temporary total hospitalization rating due to PTSD.

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

The Board is remanding the case for further development to address the Veteran's claims of service connection for various psychiatric disabilities, including PTSD. The AOJ will verify the alleged stressor event and conduct a comprehensive examination to determine the nature and likely etiology of his psychiatric conditions.

The Board has remanded the case to determine if the Veteran meets the DSM-IV criteria for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD, and whether such is related to his military service.

The Board has reopened the Veteran's claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD and depression, due to a personal assault while in service. The evidence now includes a criminal investigation report of the alleged assault and a nexus statement from her treating nurse practitioner. The Board finds that the Veteran's current psychiatric disorders are likely related to this assault.

The Board has remanded the case due to incomplete development and a need for further examination. The Veteran's claim for service connection for PTSD and other acquired psychiatric disorders will be reconsidered.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for PTSD was denied in 2008, but reopened and again denied in 2011. New evidence received within the appeal period supported his claim, leading to a grant of service connection effective October 23, 2007.

The Veteran's appeal is for an initial disability rating in excess of 30 percent for PTSD from April 2, 2009 to May 22, 2013. The Board has determined that a remand is necessary to address the date of increase in severity and the collective impact on employment.

The Veteran's service-connected PTSD was manifested by chronic sleep disturbance, anxiety and irritability, flattened affect, impairment of short and long term memory, impaired abstract thinking, and difficulty in establishing and maintaining effective work and social relationships. The frequency, severity, and duration of his symptoms most nearly approximated occupational and social impairment with reduced reliability and productivity.

The Board has decided to remand the case for additional development, including obtaining VA treatment records and providing a supplemental opinion from a mental health specialist regarding the relationship between the Veteran's service and his current psychiatric conditions.

The Veteran has been granted service connection for PTSD and his bilateral shoulder disability. His neck, upper back, hand, knee, and ankle disabilities are not related to active service or service-connected conditions.

The Veteran's low back disability is service-connected and rated at the maximum available benefit. The appeal for increased ratings for PTSD, bilateral hearing loss, and right inguinal hernia has been withdrawn.

The Board has reopened the previously denied claims for service connection for hepatitis C, PTSD, and MRSA. The new evidence submitted since the August 2007 rating decision is sufficient to reopen these claims.

The Veteran's appeal has been withdrawn by his attorney, and the Board is dismissing the case.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's acquired psychiatric disability, including PTSD and depression, is related to his military service.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities do not meet the criteria for special monthly compensation based on the need for aid and attendance of another person.

The Veteran's service-connected PTSD resulted in total occupational and social impairment prior to January 23, 2008. The Board granted an initial rating of 100 percent for this condition.

The Veteran's PTSD resulted in total occupational and social impairment with deficiencies in most areas such as work, school, family relations, judgment, thinking, or mood prior to June 10, 2013. A rating of 100 percent for PTSD was granted effective February 29, 2008.

The Veteran's major depression and PTSD were rated at 30 percent from November 5, 2005 to October 12, 2016. Since October 12, 2016, the VA has granted a disability rating of 70 percent for these conditions.