PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) Board decisions

The Veteran's PTSD was manifested by symptoms most comparable to reduced reliability and productivity from April 9, 2008, through April 7, 2013. The Board denied a rating in excess of 50 percent.

The Veteran's PTSD was rated at 30 percent prior to February 15, 2006 and increased to 50 percent beginning on February 15, 2006. The case is remanded for further development.

The Veteran's claim for TDIU prior to May 9, 2011 is being remanded due to the need for additional development of evidence regarding his employability.

The Veteran's headaches are rated at 50 percent effective June 17, 2013, the date of VA evaluation. This is due to very frequent completely prostrating and prolonged attacks productive of severe economic inadaptability.

The Board found that the Veteran's sleep apnea did not have its onset in service and is not related to his service-connected diabetes mellitus or post-traumatic stress disorder. Therefore, the claim for service connection was denied.

The Veteran's appeal is remanded due to the need for additional development and clarification of reasons and bases for the denial of a rating in excess of 70 percent for PTSD.

The Veteran's appeal is remanded due to the need for a new examination and additional development of his claims, including obtaining medical records and addressing his TDIU claim.

The Board has reopened the claims for service connection for PTSD and an acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD and depression. The kidney disability claim remains denied as new and material evidence was not received to reopen it.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for a psychiatric disorder, to include PTSD, will be remanded for further development and an examination.

The Veteran submitted additional evidence in October 2013, including a December 1996 private treatment record noting his diagnosis of PTSD and other psychiatric conditions. The claim is being remanded for the RO to consider this new evidence.

The Veteran's service connection for PTSD is granted as his current diagnosis meets the criteria for a PTSD diagnosis in accordance with DSM-IV.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims of service connection for diabetes mellitus, type II, arteriosclerotic heart disease, and PTSD due to herbicide exposure during his active duty in Thailand. The evidence did not support a finding that these conditions were related to his military service.

The Veteran's claim for an increased rating in excess of 30 percent for his service-connected PTSD is being remanded due to the need for updated VA treatment records and a new examination.

The Veteran's service-connected PTSD has been rated at 50 percent, reflecting occupational and social impairment with reduced reliability and productivity.

The Veteran's PTSD and depression NOS are granted service connection, but his claim for psychosis is denied as he has never been diagnosed with this condition.

The Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorders, including bipolar disorder and PTSD, are found to be related to his military service. The claim for an increased rating in excess of 30 percent for PTSD is granted.

The Veteran's PTSD prior to June 5, 2012 resulted in occupational and social impairment with reduced reliability and productivity due to symptoms such as flattened affect, panic attacks more than once a week, difficulty understanding complex commands, impaired judgment, disturbances of motivation and mood, and difficulty establishing effective work and social relationships. These symptoms warranted a 50 percent disability rating.

The Veteran's PTSD has been manifested by reduced reliability and productivity, warranting a 50 percent rating.

The Veteran's PTSD was rated at 50 percent from March 23, 2001 through July 9, 2003. The Board granted the initial rating of 70 percent for this period.

The Board found that the Veteran's service-connected conditions did not cause or contribute substantially to his death, and thus denied service connection for the cause of death.