PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) Board decisions

The Veteran's PTSD increased in severity on January 14, 2000 and met the criteria for a 70 percent evaluation from that date.,The Veteran was unable to secure or follow substantially gainful employment due to his service-connected disabilities since January 14, 2000.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's current psychiatric disabilities, including PTSD, anxiety disorder, and depressive disorder, are related to his service, specifically a physical assault during service.

The Veteran's PTSD has been rated at 70 percent since May 29, 2013.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claim for an initial rating in excess of 30 percent for PTSD due to insufficient consideration of the GAF scores and need for a VA examination. The case will be returned for further development.

The Board has reopened the claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), and granted the claim as it is determined that there was a verified in-service stressor and a link between current symptoms and military service.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities do not preclude him from securing and following substantially gainful employment.

The Board has remanded the case for additional development, including obtaining SSA records and verifying in-service stressors. The Veteran will also undergo a VA examination to determine the nature and etiology of his psychiatric disorders.

The Veteran's appeal was granted, with the TDIU issue being resolved in his favor since November 2, 2010. The left and right knee disabilities are rated at 30% and 10%, respectively.

The Veteran's service-connected psychiatric disorder has been found to result in occupational and social impairment with reduced reliability and productivity, warranting a 50% rating.

The Board has reopened the claim for service connection for asbestosis and granted a 30 percent rating for PTSD, effective from the date of the August 2008 decision.

The Veteran's PTSD has been rated at 70 percent since December 11, 2009. The rating is based on the severity of symptoms such as flattened affect, difficulty understanding complex commands, and impairment in short- and long-term memory.

The Board has remanded the case for further development, including a VA examination and issuance of a SOC regarding the issue of whether new and material evidence has been submitted to reopen a claim of service connection for a left foot disorder.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's PTSD is related to his military service and grants service connection for this disability.

The Board has remanded the case for additional development, including obtaining medical records and arranging for a VA examination to determine the nature and etiology of the Veteran's claimed conditions.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded to obtain additional medical records and for a VA examination to assess the current severity of his service-connected PTSD. The TDIU claim is also being remanded.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities require the need for aid and assistance of others for dressing, bathing, and feeding. The Veteran is also prone to falls due to his service-connected disabilities, necessitating regular aid and attendance.

The Veteran's PTSD has resulted in total occupational impairment from April 30, 2003 and a 100% rating for PTSD is granted effective June 29, 2009.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development, including obtaining mental health treatment records and a VA examination to assess the severity of his PTSD. The TDIU request will also be addressed.

The Veteran is granted an effective date of April 28, 2011 for the grant of a total disability rating based on individual unemployability (TDIU).

The Board has granted service connection for PTSD based on a personal assault in-service. The Veteran's bipolar disorder, pain disorder, nicotine dependence, alcohol abuse, and polysubstance abuse are found to be related to her PTSD.