PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) Board decisions

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

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded due to the need for additional examinations and information regarding his service-connected conditions, stressor claims, and increased rating claims.

The Veteran's PTSD has been productive of total occupational and social impairment since August 13, 2007.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded to obtain additional medical records and for a VA examination. The issues of entitlement to an initial evaluation in excess of 50 percent for PTSD, and service connection for a back disability are pending.

The Veteran's appeal has been withdrawn, and the Board is dismissing the case.

The Veteran's claim for a higher evaluation for PTSD was denied, and his TDIU rating prior to June 22, 2010, was also denied.

The Board has remanded the case for additional development, including obtaining a medical opinion regarding whether the Veteran's service-connected PTSD aggravated his nonservice-connected alcohol abuse and contributed to his death.

The Board denied an initial rating in excess of 30 percent for PTSD prior to December 2, 2009.

The Veteran's claim is being remanded for additional development, including obtaining recent treatment records and scheduling a VA psychiatric examination. The rating for his service-connected PTSD with major depressive disorder will be reconsidered.

The Veteran's PTSD was initially evaluated at a 50 percent rating prior to March 22, 2013. As of March 22, 2013, the evaluation increased to 70 percent.

The Veteran's PTSD is currently rated at 50 percent, effective May 9, 2007. The rating reflects moderate social and occupational impairment with reduced reliability and productivity.

The Veteran's PTSD rating was reduced from 100% to 70%, effective May 1, 2008, due to significant improvement in his condition as evidenced by VA examinations conducted in April and August 2007.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded to obtain additional VA treatment records and a new examination for his service-connected PTSD. The issue of entitlement to an initial rating in excess of 30 percent for PTSD remains on appeal.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for further development, including additional VA examinations to assess the severity of his PTSD and determine whether he is unemployable due to service-connected disabilities.

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

The Board found that the Veteran's claimed acquired psychiatric disorders, including PTSD and a depressive disorder with mixed anxiety features, were not incurred in or aggravated by active service.

The Board has reopened the claim of service connection for PTSD and found new and material evidence. The Veteran's other psychiatric conditions are also being considered, but a remand is required to obtain VA treatment records and provide an adequate examination.

The Board has determined that the Veteran does not have a current diagnosis of PTSD or Adjustment Disorder, and therefore service connection for these conditions is denied.

The Veteran's PTSD was rated at 50% prior to August 22, 2011 and increased to 70% thereafter. The Board found that the Veteran's symptoms warranted a higher rating.

The Veteran's PTSD has resulted in occupational and social impairment, warranting a higher initial rating of 70 percent for the period prior to January 29, 2013, and a 50 percent rating since then.