PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) Board decisions

The Veteran's PTSD is manifested by near-continuous anxiety, including very frequent panic attacks, depressed mood, suicidal ideations, and severely impaired social and occupational functioning. The Board has determined that the criteria for a 70 percent rating have been met.

The Veteran's PTSD has been rated as 70 percent disabling since April 13, 2010, due to occupational and social impairment with deficiencies in most areas.

The Veteran's PTSD was initially rated at 30 percent from August 14, 2008 to December 20, 2011 and increased to 50 percent effective August 14, 2008. The current rating of 50 percent is maintained.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's PTSD is related to his service, and thus grants the claim for service connection.

The Veteran's appeal for an initial rating in excess of 50 percent for PTSD prior to November 24, 2008 was denied. The Board also noted that the Veteran's appeal for TDIU prior to this date is addressed in the REMAND portion of the decision.

The Veteran's appeal is remanded to the RO for further development and consideration of his claims, including a TDIU claim. The case will be returned to the Board after any additional development has been completed.

The Veteran's service-connected PTSD with alcohol abuse has been rated at 70 percent since July 29, 2005. The effective date for this rating is not specified.

The Board found that the Veteran's claims for service connection for PTSD cannot be substantiated due to lack of credible supporting evidence of in-service stressors and his less than credible statements regarding his active service.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded due to the need for additional development, including obtaining service treatment records and Social Security Administration information. The case will be adjudicated again to determine what evaluation is warranted for posttraumatic stress disorder from May 2, 1948 to June 17, 2008.

The Veteran's initial rating for PTSD was granted at a 50 percent level, reflecting occupational and social impairment with reduced reliability and productivity.

The VA denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for a psychiatric disorder, including PTSD, finding that there was no evidence of an in-service stressor and thus no basis to grant service connection.

The Veteran's appeal is remanded due to the need for additional opinions regarding his ability to secure and follow a substantially gainful occupation given his service-connected disabilities.

The Board has granted service connection for PTSD. The claim for a psychiatric disability other than PTSD remains pending and requires further development.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for PTSD is granted. The Board finds that the Veteran has a diagnosis of PTSD related to a confirmed stressor during his active service.

The Board found that the Veteran's claims for PTSD and depression or dysthymic disorder were not supported by evidence of a confirmed in-service stressor, and thus denied these claims. The claim for service connection for left leg disability was also denied as there is no established link between the condition and active duty.

The Veteran's PTSD has been rated at 70 percent since January 15, 2008. The evidence does not show symptomatology comparable to total occupational and social impairment.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for a new VA mental health examination to diagnose any current psychiatric disorders and determine their etiology, including whether they are related to service or combat exposure.

The Veteran's PTSD symptoms caused occupational and social impairment with reduced reliability and productivity, but not impairment or deficiencies in most areas. The VA granted service connection for PTSD and assigned a 30 percent rating.

The Veteran's disability rating for PTSD was reduced from 100 percent to 70 percent in November 2009. The Board has determined that the reduction was not appropriate and restored the original 100 percent rating.

The Veteran's claim for an increased evaluation and TDIU are being remanded due to the need for updated VA examination and treatment records.