PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) Board decisions

The Board has determined that the Veteran's PTSD, depression, and anxiety are related to a personal assault during active service. As such, the criteria for granting service connection have been met.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded to obtain a VA examination for his cervical spine, right knee, and left knee disabilities. The Board will consider whether separate ratings may be assigned for different periods of time based on facts found.

The Veteran's current psychiatric disability, diagnosed as depressive disorder NOS, is due to his exposure to stressful events during service. The Board grants service connection for the acquired psychiatric disability.

The Veteran's PTSD has been rated at 70 percent since October 20, 2004. The Board granted a TDIU rating effective from April 1, 2008.

The Veteran's PTSD has been rated at 50 percent since April 13, 2011. Prior to that date, the evidence did not meet the criteria for a higher rating.

The Board has granted service connection for the Veteran's pre-existing psychiatric disability, which was aggravated by in-service sexual assault. The Veteran now has service connection for PTSD.

The preponderance of the evidence is against finding that any of the Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorders are related or attributable to his military service.

The Board has determined that the Veteran does not have a current diagnosis of PTSD and therefore, service connection for PTSD is denied.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for PTSD and depression is being remanded due to the need for additional examination and opinion regarding her psychiatric conditions.

The Veteran's claim for a TDIU prior to February 4, 2009 is being remanded due to the need for additional development and consideration of whether she meets the criteria for extraschedular evaluation.

The Board found no current diagnosis of PTSD and therefore denied the Veteran's claim for service connection.

The Veteran's PTSD has been rated at 70 percent since August 24, 2004. The appeal is for a higher initial rating.

The Veteran's PTSD with depressive features is rated at 70 percent, and his TDIU claim has been granted.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities do not preclude substantially gainful employment consistent with his occupational experience.

For the period from October 1, 2008 to February 22, 2009, the Veteran's PTSD resulted in occupational and social impairment with deficiencies in most areas due to symptoms such as suicidal ideation, impaired impulse control, difficulty adapting to stressful circumstances, and an inability to establish effective relationships. The Board granted a 70 percent rating for PTSD during this period.

The Board has remanded the case for additional development, including a VA examination to determine the etiology of any current breathing disorders and an opinion on whether service connection is warranted. The claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder remains pending.

The Veteran's PTSD with alcohol dependence is currently rated at 70 percent, effective April 3, 2014. The appeal for a higher evaluation remains before the Board.

The Veteran was granted service connection for PTSD and an anxiety and depressive disorder, both diagnosed as acquired psychiatric disorders.,Service connection was also granted for hypertension.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for PTSD is being remanded due to the need for a VA examination to determine if his claimed stressors are adequate to support a diagnosis of PTSD and that the symptoms are related to the claimed stressor.

The Veteran's service-connected PTSD was rated at 50 percent prior to February 7, 2014. As of February 7, 2014, the rating for PTSD was increased to 70 percent.