PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) Board decisions

The Veteran's claim for an increased rating for PTSD is being remanded due to the need for a new VA examination and additional information from SSA.

The Veteran's claim for TDIU is being remanded due to the need for additional examinations and consideration of his service-connected disabilities, including PTSD, hearing loss, CAD, tinnitus, malaria, scar from shrapnel wound, and tinea pedis.

The Board has determined that new and material evidence has been received to reopen the Veteran's claim of entitlement to service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD, generalized anxiety disorder, and major depressive disorder. The issue is remanded for additional development.

The Board has granted service connection for PTSD and paranoid schizophrenia, finding that the Veteran's symptoms began during his military service.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development, including obtaining medical records and contacting the Social Security Administration.

The Veteran's PTSD resulted in occupational and social impairment with deficiencies in most areas since May 1, 2011. The Board granted a 70 percent rating for PTSD effective from that date.

The Veteran has a psychotic disorder, not otherwise specified (NOS), that is presumed to have been incurred in service.

The Board has remanded the case for additional development, including obtaining updated treatment records and scheduling a VA PTSD examination. The Veteran's claim will be readjudicated after these actions.

The Veteran's psychiatric disorder, including PTSD, anxiety, depression and a mood disorder, is found to be related to his service in the Republic of Afghanistan. The claim for GERD is remanded due to missing VA treatment records.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded due to the need for a Travel Board hearing. The issues of service connection and rating for his disabilities are not addressed as this is a procedural issue.

The Veteran's PTSD is currently rated at 50 percent, which is the maximum schedular rating available for this condition. The Board finds that a higher rating is not warranted as his symptoms do not meet or approximate the criteria for a 70% or 100% disability rating.

The Veteran's posttraumatic stress disorder is currently rated at 50 percent, effective February 23, 2012. The rating reflects occupational and social impairment with reduced reliability and productivity.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded due to the need for a Travel Board hearing. The issues of entitlement to an increased rating for PTSD and TDIU are still pending.

The Veteran's service-connected PTSD was manifested by reduced reliability and productivity, warranting a 50% disability rating prior to October 2, 2009.

The Board has remanded the case due to a hearing request and other procedural issues.

The Veteran's tinnitus claim is granted, as the evidence supports a finding that his current disability is related to in-service noise exposure. The hearing loss and psychiatric claims are remanded for further development.

The Board has reopened the Veteran's claim of service connection for PTSD and schizophrenia, finding that new evidence supports her claim. The psychiatric disorders are found to be related to her active duty service.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for further development including obtaining VA treatment records and scheduling a VA mental disorders examination.

The Veteran's PTSD was initially rated at 30 percent prior to November 14, 2012, and has been granted a higher rating of 70 percent since that date.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded due to the need for a new VA examination to assess the current severity of his service-connected PTSD.