PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) Board decisions

The appeal has been dismissed as the appellant requested withdrawal of the appeal.

The Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorder, claimed as PTSD and depression, is found to be related to service. The foot fungus diagnosis of onychomycosis was also found to be related to service.

The Veteran's PTSD has resulted in reduced reliability and productivity, but not to the extent that would warrant a higher rating. The current 50% disability rating is appropriate.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's claim for an effective date earlier than August 31, 2004 for service connection of PTSD should be granted as of August 9, 1969.

The Veteran's service-connected PTSD is productive of symptoms such as depression, irritability, angry outbursts, social and occupational isolation, and anxiety attacks, resulting in total occupational and social impairment. The Board has granted a 70 percent disability rating for PTSD since May 13, 2010.

The Veteran's posttraumatic stress disorder has been rated at 70 percent since October 1, 2013. The Board also granted a total disability rating for compensation based on individual unemployability.

The Veteran's PTSD has been manifested by occupational and social impairment with deficiencies in most areas, including suicidal ideations, depression affecting ability to function independently, appropriate or effectively; impaired impulse control, and inability to establish and maintain effective relationships. The Board finds that the criteria for an initial 70 percent rating for PTSD are met.

The Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorders have not been related to service, and the Board finds that he does not meet the criteria for service connection.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings of PTSD, hypothyroidism, and knee replacements were all denied by the Board.

The Board has remanded the case for further development due to inadequate medical opinions and consideration of the effect of service-connected conditions on the Veteran's death.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings and a TDIU have been denied. The Board found that the evidence did not support higher ratings or restoration of a rating.

The Board is remanding the case for additional development, including obtaining relevant VA and private treatment records. The Veteran's claim will be reviewed again after this development.

The Veteran has withdrawn his appeals for all issues related to PTSD, sciatica of the right lower extremity, sciatica of the left lower extremity, and degenerative disc disease and herniated nucleus pulposus of the lumbar spine.

The Veteran withdrew his appeal prior to the Board's decision.

The Board found that the Veteran's PTSD prior to September 14, 2008 did not meet the criteria for a disability rating in excess of 50 percent.

The Veteran's claims for increased rating and service connection are being remanded due to the need for additional examinations, records review, and medical opinions.

The Board has remanded the case due to an equipment malfunction during a prior hearing, and the Veteran is requested to provide a new travel board hearing.

The Veteran's major depressive disorder is found to be secondary to his service-connected PTSD, and therefore service connection for an acquired psychiatric condition other than PTSD is granted.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded to the Agency of Original Jurisdiction (AOJ) for additional development, including obtaining medical records and scheduling a VA examination. The case will be readjudicated after all necessary steps are taken.

The Veteran's PTSD is rated at 50 percent from April 18, 2007, to July 6, 2010. From July 7, 2010, the rating remains at 50 percent. The intermittent fecal incontinence, urgency, and frequency are rated at 30 percent from May 12, 2008, to June 12, 2013, and at 60 percent since June 13, 2013.