PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) Board decisions

The Veteran's PTSD with alcohol abuse is rated at 70% since January 20, 2010.,Service connection for a sleep disorder remains pending as the appeal is not about service connection at all.

The Veteran's PTSD symptoms have been found to meet the criteria for a 50 percent rating since July 21, 2008. The Veteran is also in receipt of a separate 40 percent disability rating for TBI residuals.

The Veteran's PTSD has been rated at 50 percent, reflecting occupational and social impairment with reduced reliability and productivity.

The Veteran's PTSD is rated at 70 percent disabling, and he has been granted a TDIU effective from November 9, 2009. His PTSD symptoms do not meet the criteria for a higher rating or total disability due to individual unemployability.

The Veteran withdrew his appeal for an initial rating in excess of 10 percent for service-connected PTSD before the Board could make a decision.

The Board has determined that the Veteran does not have a current diagnosis of PTSD and therefore, service connection for this condition cannot be granted.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for an acquired psychological disorder, including PTSD, depression and anxiety is being remanded due to the need for a VA examination.

The Veteran's service-connected PTSD with mood disorder NOS and anxiety/panic disorder with agoraphobia resulted in total occupational and social impairment as of June 15, 2011. The effective date for the 100% disability rating is set to June 15, 2011.

The Veteran's TDIU claim was granted, and he meets the schedular requirements for a TDIU due to his service-connected disabilities. The Veteran is unable to secure or follow substantially gainful employment as a result of his service-connected disabilities.

The Board has remanded the case for additional development due to issues with verifying in-service stressors and obtaining VA medical records. The Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD, must be evaluated again based on new evidence.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development, including obtaining Social Security Administration records and VA medical records. The case will also be reviewed to determine if a TDIU should be granted.

The Veteran's PTSD symptoms have not resulted in occupational and social impairment with deficiencies in most areas, and his TDIU claim is moot due to the 100% combined disability rating. The appeal for an increased rating for PTSD was denied.

The Board finds that the Veteran has current diagnoses of PTSD and depression, which are related to his service. Therefore, the claim for service connection is granted.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient VA examination reports and the need for new, sufficient examinations assessing the Veteran's service-connected disabilities and their impact on his employability.

The Board found that the Veteran does not have a current psychiatric disorder or skin condition, and thus denied service connection for these conditions.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's current psychiatric disability, including PTSD and Major Depressive Disorder, is related to his military service and grants the claim for service connection.

The Board has decided to remand the case for a VA examination and further development of the record, as the current VA examination is inadequate due to lack of consideration of the Veteran's private diagnosis of PTSD.

The Veteran has withdrawn his appeal for all issues, including service connection claims.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for increased ratings for PUD, tinnitus, and left ear hearing loss. The evidence did not show a disability picture more nearly approximating moderate or higher for these conditions.

The Veteran's PTSD has been rated at 30 percent prior to February 20, 2008 and denied for a higher rating. From February 20, 2008, the appeal is not about service connection but rather an increased rating.