PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) Board decisions

The Veteran's hypertension is currently rated as noncompensable, but the Board finds that it does not meet the criteria for a compensable rating based on the requirement of continuous medication.

The Board has granted service connection for PTSD with major depressive disorder. The claims for knee and hip conditions are remanded due to the need for further development.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for a psychiatric disorder and a lower back disorder, finding that his current acquired psychiatric disorder did not meet diagnostic criteria and was not related to service. The decision also noted that he had an existing personality disorder but did not find it related to service.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development, including obtaining VA treatment records and Social Security Administration records. A new VA examination may also be necessary.

The Veteran's appeals for increased ratings were withdrawn prior to the Board's decision. The diabetes mellitus rating remains at 40 percent, and hypertension is rated at 10 percent.

The Board has determined that further development is needed to determine the earliest date as of which medical evidence supports a diagnosis of PTSD related to a combat stressor in service, and to secure all relevant treatment records.

The Veteran's PTSD, panic disorder with agoraphobia, and alcohol abuse in partial remission resulted in significant occupational and social impairment. The Board found that the symptoms did not meet criteria for a higher rating.

The Veteran's PTSD was rated at 50% prior to January 15, 2010 and increased to 70% thereafter. The Veteran is now entitled to a higher rating for his PTSD.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for various disabilities have been granted, with effective dates set at February 17, 2009.,Effective from February 17, 2009, the Veteran is now entitled to VA benefits for her claimed conditions.

The Veteran's PTSD with alcohol and opiate use disorder has been productive of total occupational and social impairment since December 22, 2008. The Board granted a 100 percent rating for this condition.

The Board has scheduled a new Travel Board hearing for the appellant due to her absence at the previous hearing. The claim will be returned to the AOJ for further development.

The Board finds that the Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorder, including anxiety disorder and PTSD, began in service during an uncontrolled dive of his submarine. The claim is granted as service connection is warranted.

The Veteran's claim for a higher initial rating and TDIU was granted, with the effective date set at March 27, 2012.

The Veteran's appeal has been dismissed due to the death of the claimant.

The Veteran's PTSD has been rated at 30 percent since June 26, 2010. The Board is remanding the case for further development and consideration of his claims.

The Board has remanded the case due to outstanding records from the Harlem Vet Center and for proper notice regarding the TDIU claim.

The Board has remanded the case due to an unlocated VA PTSD examination report from August 2007. The Veteran's appeal for increased evaluation of service-connected PTSD remains in appellate status.

The Veteran's claims for PTSD and right knee disabilities were granted with effective dates of August 11, 2006. The claim for TDIU was not addressed in the decision.

The Veteran's appeal for an increased rating in excess of 50 percent for PTSD has been withdrawn, resulting in the dismissal of this claim.

The Veteran's claims for hypertension, bilateral hearing loss, and GERD have been denied. The claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder is pending as the issue has not yet been adjudicated. The Veteran was granted a noncompensable disability rating for GERD prior to May 23, 2008, but no higher.