PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) Board decisions

The Veteran's PTSD is granted as service connected due to his reported combat experiences during active duty.

The Veteran withdrew his appeal on all pending claims before the Board, including service connection for hypertension and psychiatric disorders, as well as various arthritis and skin conditions ratings. The total disability rating based on individual unemployability was also withdrawn.

The Veteran's PTSD has been productive of symptoms indicative of occupational and social impairment with reduced reliability and productivity, warranting a 50 percent rating since February 9, 2004.

The Veteran's PTSD is currently rated at 50 percent, and the appeal for an increased rating continues. The Board found that the current rating adequately reflects the severity of his symptoms.

The Board has granted service connection for PTSD and diabetes mellitus type 2, finding that the Veteran's current conditions are related to his military service in Vietnam. The appeal is granted due to an approximate balance of positive and negative evidence.

The Veteran's PTSD was rated at 50 percent initially, but the Board found that his symptoms warranted a higher rating of 70 percent due to significant occupational and social impairment.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD and major depressive disorder, is being remanded due to the need for additional development, including obtaining VA treatment records and Social Security Administration (SSA) records. The Veteran may have experienced a personal assault in service that resulted in pregnancy, which could be related to her current psychiatric disorders.

The Board has determined that new and material evidence has been received to reopen the claim of service connection for a psychiatric disability, specifically PTSD. The Veteran's reported stressors are considered adequate to support a diagnosis of PTSD, and his symptoms are related to his experiences in Thailand during service.

The Board has determined that there is no probative evidence to support the Veteran's claims for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disability, including PTSD, and a sleep disorder. The Veteran's reported stressors are not related to combat or fear of hostile military activity.

The Veteran's claim for a TDIU was granted effective May 6, 2009. The Board finds that the earlier effective date requested is not warranted.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including PTSD, bilateral hearing loss, DM, peripheral neuropathies, and ED, render him unemployable due to his physical and mental limitations.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded to obtain additional evidence and provide a new VA examination in order to assess the current severity of her service-connected PTSD with depression and obsessive compulsive disorder.

The Veteran's claim for an initial disability evaluation in excess of 10 percent for PTSD has been remanded due to scheduling issues with a Travel Board hearing.

The Board has remanded the case for additional development, including obtaining treatment records and scheduling a VA psychiatric examination to determine if the Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorder is related to military service.

The Veteran's TDIU claim is being remanded for additional development, including a VA examination to assess his ability to secure or follow substantially gainful employment due to his service-connected disabilities.

The Veteran's PTSD has resulted in significant occupational and social impairment, warranting a 70 percent disability rating.

The Board has remanded the case to the RO for additional action, including a VA examination and clarification of the examiner's opinions regarding the Veteran's pre-existing mental disorder and its aggravation during service.

The Veteran's PTSD was initially rated at 30 percent from October 11, 2005, to July 11, 2010. During this period, the symptoms were consistent with a 30 percent rating.

The Board has remanded the case to the RO for a VA examination and consideration of Social Security Administration records. The Veteran's claim for an initial rating higher than 50 percent for posttraumatic stress disorder is being returned for further action.

The Veteran's PTSD has been productive of occupational and social impairment with reduced reliability and productivity since August 27, 2004. The current disability rating of 50 percent is granted.