PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) Board decisions

The Veteran's PTSD, prior to May 6, 2011, was manifested by symptoms such as depression, intrusive thoughts, insomnia, hypervigilance, anger outbursts, difficulty adapting to stressful circumstances, exaggerated startle response, irritability, suicidal ideation, and impaired concentration. The Board granted a 70 percent evaluation for PTSD prior to May 6, 2011.

The Veteran seeks service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD and major depressive and bipolar disorders. He also seeks service connection for a right knee disorder. The Board has remanded the case to obtain additional medical records and to schedule the Veteran for VA examinations to determine the etiology of any diagnosed psychiatric or right knee disorders.

The Board has remanded the case for a new VA examination to evaluate the severity of the Veteran's PTSD and to address the issue of TDIU. The Veteran will be provided with an opportunity to respond after the additional development.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded to obtain a new VA PTSD examination and additional treatment records. The case will be readjudicated after these actions.

The Veteran's appeal is remanded for additional development, including obtaining VA treatment records and scheduling a new VA examination to assess the current severity of his acquired psychiatric disability. The claim will be recharacterized as an increased evaluation for PTSD and its associated conditions.

The Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorders, including PTSD and depression, are not service-connected as there is no evidence of a nexus between his current conditions and his military service.

The Veteran's claim for TDIU was denied as his service-connected PTSD does not render him unemployable.

The Veteran's PTSD has been characterized by symptoms such as avoidant and isolative behavior, intrusive thoughts, nightmares, sleep disturbances, depressed mood, and anxiety. The evidence does not show the level of impairment that would warrant a higher rating.

The Veteran's PTSD and dysthymic disorder, sarcoidosis, residuals of hepatitis B, right knee arthritis, and left knee arthritis are currently rated as 70 percent for PTSD and dysthymic disorder, 10 percent for sarcoidosis, no rating assigned for the other conditions. The appeals for increased ratings for these conditions are denied.

The Veteran's PTSD with depression is rated at 70 percent effective June 1, 2010. He also meets the schedular requirements for TDIU and basic eligibility for Dependents' Educational Assistance (DEA) benefits.

The Veteran's appeal has been withdrawn prior to the Board making a decision.

The Board has granted a higher rating of 70 percent for PTSD, finding that the Veteran's symptoms more nearly approximate occupational and social impairment with deficiencies in most areas such as work, school, family relations, judgment, thinking, or mood.

The Veteran is seeking service connection for a psychiatric disorder, specifically PTSD. The Board has determined that additional development is needed to properly assess the claim.

The Board has remanded the case due to an incorrect hearing notice being sent to the Veteran's old address, and a new hearing is scheduled at the Huntington RO. The Veteran's claim for service connection for PTSD remains on appeal.

The Veteran's PTSD was manifested by symptoms such as occasional suicidal ideation, impulse control and anger management problems, sleep issues, leading to occupational and social impairment with deficiencies in most areas but not total impairment. The VA determined that the current 70 percent disability evaluation for PTSD is appropriate.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD, is being remanded due to the need for a new VA examination.

The Board has ordered additional development to obtain the Veteran's service treatment records and VA treatment records, as well as private psychiatric and substance abuse treatment records. The Veteran is scheduled for a VA psychiatric examination to determine if she has an acquired psychiatric disorder due to military sexual trauma (MST).

The Veteran meets the criteria for a schedular TDIU due to multiple service-connected disabilities, but his case is remanded for additional development including obtaining VA treatment records and conducting an employment impact assessment.

The Board has reopened the Veteran's claims for service connection for various conditions and finds that new and material evidence has been received to reopen these claims.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded to obtain updated VA treatment records and to schedule her for a VA psychiatric examination to determine the etiology of her current acquired psychiatric disorders, including PTSD.