PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) Board decisions

The Veteran's PTSD has been rated at 30 percent since November 18, 2005. The Board denied an evaluation in excess of 70 percent for PTSD on or after November 1, 2011.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities do not render her unable to secure or follow a substantially gainful occupation consistent with her education and industrial background.

The Veteran's posttraumatic stress disorder has been rated at 50 percent since July 11, 2013. This is the maximum schedular rating available for PTSD under VA's rating criteria.

The Veteran's service-connected conditions do not render him unable to obtain or maintain substantially gainful employment.

The Veteran's posttraumatic stress disorder has been rated at 30 percent since the effective date of service connection, and now at 50 percent from September 17, 2012. The Board found that the disability picture more nearly approximates the criteria for a 50 percent rating.

The Veteran's claims for service connection and increased rating for PTSD, as well as his claim for TDIU were denied. The Veteran does not have right ear hearing loss or tinnitus that is service-connected. His PTSD was rated at 30% prior to November 17, 2011, but the Board found no evidence of a higher rating due to occupational and social impairment.

The Board has determined that new and material evidence has been submitted to reopen the claim for service connection for hypertension. The Veteran's PTSD is not found to be related to his hypertension, but it may have aggravated his pre-existing diabetes mellitus, type II.

The Board has determined that additional development is needed for the Veteran's claims, including verifying an alleged stressor and obtaining VA examinations to assess his current disabilities.

The Veteran's PTSD has been granted a rating of 50 percent, which is the highest available under the General Rating Formula for evaluating psychiatric disabilities other than eating disorders. The Veteran's symptoms have most nearly approximated occupational and social impairment with reduced reliability and productivity.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development, including obtaining updated VA treatment records and scheduling the Veteran for VA examinations to assess his PTSD and right knee strain.

The Veteran's service-connected PTSD and anxiety disorder were rated at a 30 percent prior to February 3, 2012. After that date, the rating was increased to 50 percent.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for PTSD has been reopened. The Board finds that new and material evidence has been received to reopen the claim, but further development is needed before a final determination can be made.

The Board has remanded the claim for an increased rating for PTSD due to a lack of VA examination and outstanding records. The Veteran is presumed to seek the maximum available benefit.

The Veteran has withdrawn his appeal regarding the initial evaluations for PTSD in excess of 30 percent prior to April 18, 2011, and in excess of 70 percent thereafter.

The Veteran withdrew his appeal before the Board, citing satisfaction with his disability evaluation and desire not to pursue an increased rating for PTSD.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for alcohol abuse, including as secondary to his service-connected posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), is being remanded due to the need for additional development and medical opinions.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for a psychiatric disorder is being remanded due to the need for additional development, including obtaining updated treatment records and verifying inservice stressors.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings and service connection were denied. The Board found that the evidence did not meet the criteria for a higher rating or service connection.

The case is being remanded for additional development related to the Veteran's service connection claim for PTSD and depression, including verification of in-service stressors.

The Veteran's PTSD was rated at 30 percent prior to June 15, 2009. The Board granted a higher rating of 70 percent for PTSD effective from the date of the decision.