PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) Board decisions

The Board has remanded the case for additional development, including obtaining relevant medical records and scheduling a VA psychiatric examination. The Veteran's claim will be reconsidered based on all evidence of record.

The Veteran's claim of service connection for PTSD has been granted, but the rating assigned is 50 percent. The Board has remanded the case to consider whether his PTSD warrants a higher initial rating.

The Board has determined that the appellant is eligible for retroactive Dependents' Educational Assistance benefits under Chapter 35, Title 38, United States Code (DEA) due to his father's service-connected PTSD. The effective date of this benefit is December 1, 2008.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for a psychiatric disability, including PTSD. The issue was initially about PTSD but was recharacterized as one for service connection for a psychiatric disability to include other diagnosed conditions.

The Board has remanded the case for further development and consideration, including scheduling a VA examination to assess the current severity of the Veteran's PTSD. The TDIU rating claim is also inextricably intertwined with the PTSD issue.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for further development, including a VA examination to assess the severity of his service-connected PTSD and its impact on his employability.

The Veteran's headaches are rated at the maximum schedular rating of 50 percent, which is the highest possible rating under Diagnostic Code 8100.

The Veteran's PTSD is currently rated at 50 percent, but the Board finds that a higher rating of 70 percent is warranted throughout the appeal period.

The Veteran's PTSD disability is currently rated at 50 percent, effective June 25, 2005. The Board has granted a higher rating to 70 percent.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorders, including PTSD, depression, and anxiety disorder, are related to his service-connected panic disorder without agoraphobia.

The Board has remanded the case for further development, including obtaining VA treatment records and providing an addendum opinion from a VA examiner regarding the Veteran's respiratory disorder. The issues of service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder other than PTSD and a lung condition due to asbestos exposure are also being addressed.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including posttraumatic stress disorder, bipolar disorder, and a psychotic disorder, is being remanded due to the need for additional development of his VA treatment records.

The Veteran's PTSD symptoms have caused occupational and social impairment with reduced reliability and productivity, warranting a 50 percent rating. The Board has also granted the requested TDIU based on his service-connected disabilities.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded to the RO for further development, including obtaining a VA examination and addressing his claim of entitlement to TDIU. The case will be readjudicated after this additional development.

The Veteran's claim for a total disability rating based on individual unemployability (TDIU) is being remanded due to the need for additional medical and development of VA treatment records.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for further development, including obtaining updated medical records and scheduling VA examinations to assess the nature and extent of his PTSD and gastrointestinal disability.

The Veteran withdrew his appeal regarding the initial higher ratings for PTSD, scar status post laminectomy and chronic capsulitis of the left foot.

The Veteran's PTSD with depression has been rated at 50 percent from October 6, 2003 to July 17, 2008.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development, including obtaining a VA examination to assess the severity of his PTSD and an opinion regarding his employability.

The Veteran's claim for acquired psychiatric disability, including PTSD and a mood disorder, is granted. The Board finds that there is sufficient evidence to support the diagnosis of PTSD related to witnessing deaths at Fort Campbell, Kentucky, and service connection is established. For the mood disorder, the Board concludes that it is caused by the now-service-connected PTSD.