PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) Board decisions

The Veteran's PTSD has resulted in reduced reliability and productivity, with occasional decrease in work efficiency and intermittent periods of inability to perform occupational tasks. The Board granted an initial rating of 50 percent for PTSD.

The Veteran's PTSD with depression was granted an increased rating to 50 percent effective July 9, 2012. The Veteran also received a separate 10 percent disability rating for lateral instability of the right knee and a 10 percent disability rating for lateral instability of the left knee.

The Board has determined that new and material evidence has been submitted to reopen the Veteran's claim of entitlement to service connection for a psychiatric disorder, claimed as depression, anxiety, and PTSD. The issue is now before the Board for further consideration.

The Veteran's appeal is for an initial compensable evaluation for PTSD from June 18, 1957 to October 2, 2001. The case is being remanded due to the need for additional development of records and evidence.

The Veteran's PTSD has been granted and assigned a 30 percent initial rating, effective April 23, 2008.

The Veteran's PTSD with major depressive disorder is rated at 70 percent prior to September 2, 2011. She also meets the criteria for a TDIU based on her service-connected disabilities.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development, including obtaining VA treatment records and scheduling a PTSD examination.

The Veteran's PTSD is currently rated at 70 percent, and he is seeking a higher rating. He also seeks a TDIU due to his PTSD.

The Veteran's acquired psychiatric disability, including PTSD, is rated at 70 percent disabling from April 18, 2011 to the present. The claim for TDIU was granted effective April 18, 2011.

The Board has determined that the Veteran does not have a diagnosis for PTSD and therefore, service connection cannot be granted. The claim is denied.

The Veteran's PTSD has been rated at 70 percent since December 27, 2005, reflecting significant occupational and social impairment.

The Veteran's service-connected PTSD and plantar fasciitis render him unable to secure or follow a substantially gainful occupation, meeting the criteria for a TDIU.

The Veteran seeks service connection for a psychiatric disorder, including Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). The case is being remanded for further evaluation and determination of whether the Veteran's current psychiatric condition is related to his military service.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded to the Department of Veterans Affairs Regional Office for additional reasons and bases due to new evidence received after the July 2008 rating decision. The case will be returned to the Board for appellate review.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded due to the need for additional VA treatment records from the Central Texas VA medical center. The claim will be reconsidered after these records are obtained.

The Veteran's PTSD and depressive disorder have resulted in occupational and social impairment with deficiencies in most areas, warranting a 70 percent disability rating throughout the appeal period.

The Board found that the evidence does not support a finding of service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD and/or depression.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disability, including PTSD, was denied as there is no current diagnosis of PTSD and the claimed stressors were not shown to be related to service.

The Veteran's PTSD has been rated at 70 percent since June 4, 2013. The Board denied higher ratings for the period prior to that date.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claim for additional development, including obtaining VA treatment records and scheduling a new examination to address his psychiatric disabilities.