PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) Board decisions

The Veteran's PTSD has resulted in total occupational and social impairment, warranting a 100 percent disability rating throughout the period of his claim.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for PTSD and depression is being remanded due to the need for additional medical examination and development of records.

The Veteran's PTSD has resulted in occupational and social impairment with reduced reliability and productivity, warranting a 50 percent disability rating.

The Veteran's appeal of the issue of entitlement to an initial rating in excess of 70 percent for PTSD has been dismissed due to his withdrawal.

The Veteran's appeal is remanded for additional examinations and development of his claims, including for an increased evaluation for PTSD and left arm fractures.

The Veteran's PTSD is rated at 70 percent disabling as of August 26, 2010. Prior to this date, the rating was 50 percent.

The Board has remanded the case for additional development due to new evidence and issues related to service connection.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorder other than PTSD is not related to his active military service and therefore denied the claim.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for schizophrenia, paranoid type with depression and polysubstance abuse (previously PTSD) was granted effective April 2, 2004. The rating assigned is 100 percent.

The Veteran's PTSD has been found to result in reduced reliability and productivity, difficulty in establishing and maintaining effective work and social relationships, but not the level of impairment required for a higher rating.

The Board has remanded the case for further development due to missing claims file and service personnel records. The Veteran's psychiatric disability, including PTSD and depression, as well as his claim for pseudofolliculitis barbae are still under consideration.

The Veteran's service-connected psychiatric disability was found to not warrant a rating higher than 50 percent prior to October 31, 2012 and 70 percent thereafter. The appeal is denied.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's claim for service connection for PTSD should be remanded to allow for a VA examination and consideration of the liberalizing regulations pertaining to service connection for PTSD under 38 C.F.R. § 3.304(f).

The Board has remanded the case for additional development, including obtaining outstanding medical records and scheduling a VA psychiatric examination.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's service-connected acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD, major depressive disorder, generalized anxiety disorder and insomnia, is granted. The issue of an initial evaluation in excess of 10 percent for coronary artery disease remains pending.

The Board has granted service connection for PTSD with depressive disorder and anxiety disorder, finding that the Veteran's current condition is causally related to his military sexual trauma in service. The issue of onychomycosis remains pending as there are no VA treatment records available.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for a higher initial rating for PTSD and an earlier effective date for service connection of PTSD. The Veteran did not file a claim prior to September 1, 2009.

The Veteran's PTSD was rated at 30 percent prior to April 1, 2011, reflecting moderate occupational and social impairment.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD and MDD, as well as fibromyalgia claimed as secondary to her psychiatric disorders, is being remanded due to the need for additional development.

The Veteran's PTSD with alcohol dependence is currently rated at 50 percent, effective November 24, 2010. The Board finds that the evidence does not support a higher rating.