PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) Board decisions

The Veteran's PTSD has been rated at 70 percent since the March 2009 evaluation, reflecting significant impairment in social and occupational functioning.

The Board denied service connection for bilateral hearing loss, an acquired psychiatric disability (including PTSD, generalized anxiety disorder, bipolar disorder, and major depressive disorder), diabetes mellitus type II, tachycardia, atrioventricular nodal re-entry, and degenerative arthrosis of the lumbar spine. The evidence did not support a finding that these conditions were related to service or any other compensable exposure.

The Veteran's appeal was dismissed due to his death during the pendency of the appeal.

The Veteran's appeal was dismissed due to his death, and the Board has no jurisdiction to adjudicate the merits of this claim.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's claim for an effective date prior to September 30, 2008 for service connection of PTSD is granted. The Veteran was previously denied in August 2007 and his claim was reopened due to new evidence provided.

The Board has reopened the claims for service connection for bilateral hearing loss, acquired psychiatric disability (including PTSD), erectile dysfunction, acid reflux, and a sleep disorder. However, further development is needed to determine if these conditions are related to military service.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded to provide a new VA examination for his PTSD and to review all of his recent VA treatment records. His TDIU claim will also be addressed.

The Veteran's claim for an increased rating in excess of 70 percent for PTSD is being remanded due to the need for additional development, including a new VA examination.

The Veteran's PTSD is manifested by symptoms of severe sleep impairment, visual hallucinations, irritability, and difficulty concentrating. These symptoms result in reduced reliability and productivity, warranting a 50% rating.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded due to the need for additional medical records and a new VA psychiatric examination.

The Veteran's PTSD has been rated at 100 percent since August 29, 2007, due to total occupational and social impairment.

The Veteran is found unable to secure or follow substantially gainful employment due to his service-connected PTSD, and the claim for TDIU is granted.

The Board has determined that there is no evidence to support the Veteran's claim of service connection for a psychiatric disability, including PTSD. The examiner did not diagnose PTSD and found other diagnoses such as depressive disorder, generalized anxiety disorder, and panic disorder.

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

The Board has decided to remand the case for further development, including obtaining VA treatment records and providing an expert opinion regarding the Veteran's psychiatric disorders other than PTSD.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for a Board video conference hearing. The specific issues of rating claims and service connection are not addressed as the appeal is in process.

The Veteran's service connection claim for an acquired psychiatric disorder, to include PTSD with depression, is granted. The Board finds that the Veteran has a qualifying DSM-IV diagnosis of PTSD and that his current diagnosed PTSD is related to a verified in-service stressor. However, there is no evidence of alcohol or drug dependence disability.

The Board has ordered additional development due to the need for VA treatment records from the Kansas City VAMC. The Veteran's claims will be reconsidered based on all evidence received, including recent service treatment records.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development, including a new hearing before a Veterans Law Judge.

The Veteran's service-connected PTSD has been rated at 70 percent since May 12, 2011. The claim for a higher initial rating and TDIU due to PTSD was denied.