PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) Board decisions

The Veteran's PTSD resulted in occupational and social impairment with reduced reliability and productivity, warranting a 70 percent disability rating effective December 15, 2011.

The Veteran's claim for an increased rating for PTSD is being remanded due to the need for additional VA treatment records and a new examination.

The Veteran is seeking increased ratings for his service-connected PTSD and a TDIU. The case must be remanded to allow for further development, including a VA examination.

The Veteran's claim for an increased rating for his service-connected PTSD is being remanded due to the need for additional examination and consideration of new evidence.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development, including a VA examination to assess the severity of his PTSD and its impact on his ability to work.

The Board has granted service connection for a TBI, finding that the Veteran's combat service in Vietnam is at least as likely as not related to his military service. The remaining issues are remanded for further development.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development, including obtaining VA treatment records and scheduling a new VA examination to assess the severity of his PTSD. The issue of entitlement to TDIU has also been raised by the record.

The Veteran's claim for an earlier effective date for a 50 percent disability rating for PTSD is remanded due to the need to obtain VA vocational rehabilitation records and determine if they constitute new evidence or an informal claim.

The Veteran's service-connected PTSD precludes him from obtaining and retaining all forms of substantially gainful employment consistent with his education and work experience, warranting a TDIU.

The Board has remanded the case for a hearing before the RO and will consider whether new and material evidence has been received to reopen the claim of service connection for PTSD.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's current PTSD is related to his active service and granted service connection for this condition.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for dysrhythmia, emphysema, foot disability (athlete's foot and fungal infections), left shoulder disability, and psychiatric disability (PTSD).

The Veteran's claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disability, including PTSD, is being remanded due to the need for additional development and examination.

The Veteran's PTSD produced occupational and social impairment with occasional decrease in work efficiency, but did not meet the criteria for a higher rating.

The Veteran's CAD was rated at 30 percent prior to November 29, 2012. It increased to 60 percent as of that date. The Veteran's PTSD remained at a 70 percent rating since December 28, 2011. Effective from December 12, 2012, the Veteran was granted TDIU and DEA benefits.

The Veteran's claim for special monthly compensation based on the need for regular aid and attendance was denied as he does not meet the criteria for such benefits.

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

The Veteran's service connection claim for PTSD and depressive disorder is granted as his symptoms are related to personal assaults during active duty.

The Veteran does not have a current diagnosis of PTSD and the Board finds that his claimed psychiatric disorder is not related to service.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's claim for an earlier effective date for service connection of PTSD is denied as there was no prior claim filed before January 28, 2008.