PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) Board decisions

The Board has determined that the Veteran's PTSD is service-connected as it is related to his reported in-service stressors, which are consistent with his military service and include fear of hostile military or terrorist activity.

The Veteran's service-connected PTSD renders him unable to secure or follow a substantially gainful occupation, meeting the criteria for TDIU.

The Board denied reopening of the claim for service connection for PTSD due to lack of new and material evidence, as no current diagnosis of PTSD was provided in the additional medical records.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for a higher rating for PTSD and service connection for bilateral hearing loss. The claim for tinnitus remains pending.

The Board finds that the Veteran's PTSD is related to his service, specifically the incident on board the USS Turner Joy where a misfired round caused injuries and fatalities. The Board grants service connection for PTSD.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded to allow for a new examination and review of his service-connected PTSD, as well as an assessment of any hip or back disorders potentially related to his right foot disability. The claims will be re-adjudicated following the additional development.

The Veteran's service-connected coronary artery disease (CAD) and posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) have rendered him unable to engage in substantially gainful employment, warranting a TDIU rating.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for PTSD, anxiety disorder, and depression is being remanded due to the need for additional development of his claims.

The Veteran's PTSD has been rated at 30 percent since the date of service connection, and the Board finds that a higher rating is not warranted based on current symptoms.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded to obtain additional medical records, determine the nature and etiology of his acquired psychiatric disorder, bilateral knee condition, bilateral hip condition, and chloracne, and provide a VA examination for these conditions.

The Veteran is seeking higher ratings for his service-connected PTSD, with the appeal focusing on periods before and after April 17, 2012. The case has been remanded due to incomplete records.

The Veteran's PTSD was productive of occupational and social impairment with reduced reliability and productivity prior to May 23, 2012.,From May 23, 2012, the Veteran's PTSD are not shown to be productive of total occupational and social impairment.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities do not render him unable to care for his daily needs without requiring the regular aid and attendance of another person; he is neither bedridden nor housebound.

The Veteran has been granted service connection for PTSD, which is related to his in-service combat experiences. His claim for an initial compensable rating for hearing loss remains pending.

The Veteran withdrew all his appeals, including those related to the claims of service connection for disability of the feet, an acquired psychiatric disorder (PTSD), a scar of the left arm, and a skin disability. As such, the Board has dismissed these matters.

The Board has vacated the previous decision and is now remanding the case for a new hearing at the RO.

The Board has granted the Veteran's claim of entitlement to service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD.

The Board has determined that the character of the appellant's discharge is not a bar to VA benefits, other than medical care under Chapter 17. The appeal for service connection and pension claims will be remanded for further development.

The Veteran's PTSD is currently rated at 50 percent, effective June 1, 2007. The rating reflects occupational and social impairment with reduced reliability and productivity due to symptoms such as sleep impairment, mild memory impairment, intrusive thoughts, avoidance behavior, diminished interest or participation in activities, feelings of detachment, irritability, outbursts of anger, hypervigilance, exaggerated startle response, anxiety, nightmares, flashbacks, noise sensitivity, nervousness, inability to concentrate, overwhelming sense of loss and grief, and feelings of guilt.

The Veteran's PTSD was manifested by symptoms such as depressed mood, anxiety, suspiciousness, and chronic sleep impairment which are most nearly approximated by no more than occupational and social impairment with occasional decrease in work efficiency and intermittent periods of inability to perform occupational tasks. The criteria for a 30 percent disability rating have been met through November 10, 2005.