PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) Board decisions

The Veteran's PTSD is currently rated at 30 percent, effective from August 23, 2010. The Board finds that the evidence supports a higher initial rating of 50 percent.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for a psychiatric disorder, including PTSD and depression, will be remanded to allow for additional development of her claims.

The Veteran's PTSD is currently rated at 70 percent, effective October 2011. The disability picture most closely approximates occupational and social impairment with deficiencies in most areas.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including arthritis of the hips, shoulders and knees, are found to preclude substantially gainful employment. The Board grants a TDIU based on these conditions.

The Board has remanded the case due to the need for a VA examination and additional records, including treatment from the Veteran Center.

The Board found that the Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorders, including bipolar disorder, PTSD, and depression, were not incurred in service. The VA examiner determined that these conditions are related to his substance abuse issues and personality disorder rather than his military service.

The Veteran's PTSD results in occupational and social impairment with reduced reliability and productivity, but does not meet the criteria for a higher disability rating.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for PTSD is granted as the evidence is at least in equipoise that he has a current diagnosis of PTSD related to his military service, including fear of hostile military activity.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claim of service connection for PTSD due to a need for further development and verification regarding an in-service stressor. The Veteran is seeking service connection for PTSD based on his reported assault by a police officer during service, which resulted in loss of consciousness.

The Veteran's psychiatric disability, including bipolar disorder and posttraumatic stress disorder, was rated at 50 percent prior to May 31, 2011. The evidence did not show occupational and social impairment with deficiencies in most areas as required for a higher rating.

The Board has remanded the case for additional development and readjudication due to inconsistencies in the decision-making process and need for clarification of facts.

The Veteran's PTSD has been rated at 50 percent since August 9, 2005. The Board found that the evidence supported a higher rating for this period and granted an initial evaluation of 70 percent.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development, including a VA psychiatric examination to determine the current severity of his service-connected PTSD and provide a GAF score.

The Veteran's service-connected conditions do not meet the criteria for special monthly compensation based on the need for aid and attendance of another person or being permanently housebound.

The Veteran's PTSD has resulted in significant occupational and social impairment, warranting a rating of 70 percent.

The Veteran's PTSD has been rated at 30 percent prior to November 28, 2012 and at 70 percent thereafter. The Board granted a higher rating of 70 percent for the service-connected PTSD throughout the appeal period.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient verification of the Veteran's claimed stressors and the need for further examination. The Veteran is required to provide additional information about his service-related PTSD, and a new VA psychiatric evaluation will be scheduled if his stressors are confirmed.

The Board has remanded the case for additional development including an addendum medical opinion and issuance of a supplemental statement of the case (SSOC). The Veteran's claim for service connection for hypertension, to include as secondary to his service-connected diabetes mellitus with erectile dysfunction, PTSD, and coronary artery disease, is now pending.

The Veteran seeks service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, claimed as PTSD. The RO denied this claim in January 2009 and the case is now being remanded for further development.

The Veteran's appeal for an increased rating for PTSD was withdrawn prior to the Board's decision. The issue of entitlement to a TDIU due to service-connected disabilities remains.