PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) Board decisions

The Veteran's claims for an increased rating for PTSD and TDIU are being remanded due to the need for additional development, including a new VA examination.

The Veteran's PTSD resulted in occupational and social impairment, but did not meet the criteria for a higher rating. The Veteran's service-connected disabilities did not render him unable to secure and follow a substantially gainful occupation.

The Veteran's service-connected PTSD and prostate cancer residuals have rendered him unable to secure or follow substantially gainful employment, warranting a TDIU.

The Veteran's claim for an increased disability rating for PTSD is being remanded due to the need for a new VA examination and consideration of additional medical evidence.

The Board has granted service connection for a right knee disorder, diagnosed to include arthritis, and for PTSD. The Veteran's current conditions are related to his in-service events.

The Veteran's claim for an initial rating in excess of 10 percent for generalized anxiety disorder and PTSD is being remanded due to the need for additional development, including obtaining updated VA treatment records and scheduling a new VA examination.

The Veteran's service-connected hearing loss and PTSD have been rated appropriately, but he is not entitled to TDIU prior to November 4, 2008.

The Board has determined that the effective date for the grant of service connection for PTSD should be May 29, 2009, as this represents a progression of other psychiatric diagnoses prior to the claim.

The Board has decided to remand the Veteran's claim for additional development due to inadequate opinions regarding his psychiatric disorders, specifically PTSD and depressive disorder.

The Veteran's PTSD has been rated at 30 percent since May 15, 2008. The Board finds that the disability picture most nearly approximates occupational and social impairment with occasional decreases in work efficiency and intermittent periods of inability to perform occupational tasks.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorders, including PTSD and Adjustment Disorder with Depressed Mood and Anxiety, are not service-connected as they do not meet the criteria for service connection under the applicable laws and regulations.

The Board has remanded the case for additional development, including obtaining deck logs from the USS Chipola and verifying in-service stressors. The Veteran's claim of service connection for a psychiatric disability, including PTSD, is being reviewed.

The Board has denied service connection for PTSD and hypertension. The Veteran was diagnosed with PTSD during service, but the claim is denied as there is no evidence of a current disability related to service. Hypertension was not present until after service and is not linked to service or any service-connected condition.

The Veteran's PTSD has been rated at the highest available level (70%) since December 3, 2013, reflecting significant occupational and social impairment.

The Veteran's PTSD with alcohol use disorder resulted in occupational and social impairment prior to April 1, 2009, but not from July 1, 2009 onwards.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities did not prevent him from securing or following substantially gainful employment prior to March 3, 2014.

The Veteran is seeking service connection for an acquired psychiatric disability, including anxiety disorder, depression, and PTSD. The Board has remanded the case due to the need for a VA examination and additional development of records.

The Veteran's PTSD is currently rated at 50 percent, effective March 15, 2011. The evidence does not meet the criteria for a higher rating.

The Board has remanded the claims for additional development, including obtaining VA treatment records and arranging for a mental disorders examination. The Veteran's service connection claim will be adjudicated again based on the new evidence.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's PTSD and anxiety disorder are related to his active service, specifically his combat experience in Korea. As such, the Veteran's claims for these conditions have been granted.