PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) Board decisions

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for further development, including scheduling a VA examination to assess the severity of his PTSD and determining the degree of occupational impairment resulting from his service-connected disabilities. The TDIU claim is also inextricably intertwined with the PTSD claim.

The case is being remanded for further development, including scheduling a VA examination and obtaining outstanding treatment records. The Veteran's claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, to include posttraumatic stress disorder, will be reconsidered.

The Veteran was found to be unemployable due to his service-connected disabilities, including PTSD and lumbar spine disability, from May 16, 2004, to February 11, 2014.

The Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD and major depressive disorder, is related to his in-service stressors involving exposure to dead Korean soldiers. The Board finds that the preponderance of evidence supports granting service connection for these conditions.

The Board has determined that a remand is necessary to obtain an adequate VA examination and opinion regarding the Veteran's psychiatric disabilities, including PTSD. The issue of service connection for erectile dysfunction secondary to an acquired psychiatric disorder must also be remanded as it is inextricably intertwined with the psychiatric disability claim.

The Veteran was not rendered unable to engage in substantially gainful employment by reason of his service-connected disabilities prior to January 20, 2009.

The Veteran's PTSD has been rated at 50 percent, the highest available rating under Diagnostic Code 9411, due to symptoms including depression, anxiety, intermittent passive suicidal ideation, frequent distressing nightmares, sleep impairment, and mild isolative tendencies.

The Veteran's PTSD has been rated at 70 percent disabling since December 1, 2009. The Board found that the evidence supported a finding of unemployability due to PTSD and granted TDIU prior to October 19, 2009.

The Veteran's PTSD was evaluated as 30 percent disabling, the minimum rating for this disability. The Board found that his symptoms did not warrant a higher rating due to their transient or mild nature.

The Veteran's claim for service connection of a psychiatric disability, including PTSD and depression, was granted. However, his claim for an increased rating for hemorrhoids remains denied.

The Veteran's PTSD was found to cause reduced reliability and productivity, but not the exceptional or unusual disability picture required for a higher rating. The appeal is denied.

The Veteran requested to withdraw his appeal regarding the issue of entitlement to an increased evaluation for posttraumatic stress disorder.

The Veteran's TDIU claim is granted, as he meets the schedular criteria for a grant of TDIU since May 12, 2011. The Veteran has service-connected PTSD and IBS, which do not preclude employment.

The Veteran's appeal has been withdrawn by his authorized representative, resulting in the dismissal of the case.

The Veteran's fatty liver disease and PTSD are granted, but the initial rating for PTSD prior to June 18, 2014 is denied.

The Veteran's PTSD increased rating claim and TDIU claim are being remanded for additional development.

The Veteran's posttraumatic stress disorder was not rated higher than 30 percent from September 24, 2002, to June 24, 2007, and not rated higher than 70 percent from June 25, 2007, to September 4, 2013.

The Veteran's PTSD has been rated at 50 percent, and his TDIU claim is granted.

The Board has remanded the case due to incomplete information and procedural issues, including a failure to provide the Veteran with necessary forms for obtaining treatment records. The claims will be reconsidered after all requested development is completed.

The Veteran's appeal for an initial evaluation in excess of 30 percent prior to January 23, 2013, and a rating in excess of 70 percent thereafter for PTSD has been withdrawn.