PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) Board decisions

The Veteran's PTSD is rated as 50 percent disabling, and her COPD is rated at 10 percent prior to October 21, 2016. From that date, the rating for COPD has been increased to 30 percent.

The Veteran's PTSD and depression are found to be caused or aggravated by his active service, with the benefit of doubt resolved in favor of the Veteran.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for further development, including obtaining VA examinations and medical records to assess the severity of his posttraumatic stress disorder and bilateral hearing loss.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development, including obtaining VA treatment records and scheduling a PTSD examination.

The Veteran's PTSD did not cause total occupational and social impairment at any point during the appeal period, but it caused significant impairment in most areas. The Board found that a higher rating was not warranted.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for a bilateral elbow disorder has been reopened, but his claims for PTSD with depression and temporary total evaluation based on treatment for a service-connected disability requiring convalescence or hospitalization have been denied.

The Veteran's appeal was granted, with a 100% rating for neuropsychiatric impairment due to PTSD from May 24, 2013. The effective date of September 9, 2002 for service connection for PTSD remains unchanged.

The Veteran's PTSD is found to be a result of his military service, specifically his combat experience in Vietnam.

The Veteran's PTSD is currently rated at 10 percent, effective from February 10, 2011. The Board finds that a higher initial rating of 30 percent is warranted for the period prior to August 25, 2015.

The Veteran's appeal has been withdrawn by the appellant through his authorized representative, resulting in the dismissal of the case.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for PTSD, including as due to MST, is being remanded for additional development and an examination.

The Veteran's PTSD is linked to military sexual trauma experienced in service, and he has current symptoms of the condition.,His alcohol dependence is secondary to his diagnosed PTSD.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including PTSD, low back disability, and radiculopathy of the bilateral lower extremities, render him unable to secure or follow a substantially gainful occupation.

The Veteran's PTSD was productive of occupational and social impairment that most nearly approximated reduced reliability and productivity from April 17, 2007 to March 25, 2012.

The Board has granted service connection for PTSD, finding that the Veteran's reported sexual assaults during active service are credible and have a nexus to her current diagnosis of PTSD.

The Veteran's PTSD is currently rated at 50 percent prior to January 30, 2013. The Board has found that the Veteran's PTSD resulted in occupational and social impairment with reduced reliability and productivity due to symptoms such as depressed mood; anxiety; panic attacks more than once a week; chronic sleep impairment; intrusive thoughts; disturbances of motivation and mood; difficulties establishing and maintaining effective work and social relationships; and GAF scores ranging from 45 to 65. The Veteran's PTSD did not meet the criteria for a higher rating at any time during this period.

The Board has granted service connection for PTSD and awarded a 10 percent disability rating for emphysema and stable pulmonary nodules, effective September 9, 2011.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's PTSD does not warrant a rating in excess of 50 percent, and his claim for TDIU is also denied.

The Veteran's claim for nonservice-connected pension benefits was denied because he had been incarcerated since July 1981, which is more than sixty-one days after his conviction and incarceration. The claims of service connection for a low back disability and an acquired psychiatric disorder to include PTSD are remanded due to the need for additional medical opinions.

The Board found that the Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorders, including PTSD and dysthymic disorder, were not incurred in service due to lack of chronicity during service and no evidence linking current conditions to service. The examiner opined that the Veteran's mental health conditions started in childhood and were less likely caused by or aggravated by military service.