PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) Board decisions

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for further development, including obtaining medical opinions regarding his service-connected PTSD and entitlement to Dependents' Educational Assistance (DEA) benefits.

The Board finds that the Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD and anxiety, is related to his in-service sexual assault. The claim for service connection is granted.

The Veteran's PTSD is not shown to have been manifested by symptoms productive of occupational and social impairment with occasional decrease in work efficiency and intermittent periods of inability to perform occupational tasks prior to May 30, 2012. From May 30, 2012, the Veteran's PTSD is not shown to have been manifested by symptoms productive of occupational and social impairment with reduced reliability and productivity.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for PTSD and an acquired psychiatric disorder other than PTSD have been denied as there is no credible evidence of a verified in-service stressor or chronic disability related to service.

The Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorders, including PTSD and Adjustment Disorder with Depressed Mood, are found to be related to his service-connected alcohol abuse.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded due to the need for additional development, including a VA examination and issuance of a statement of the case on his service connection claims.

The Veteran's service-connected PTSD is manifested by moderate symptoms such as depression, anxiety, and intrusive thoughts. He has difficulty maintaining social relationships but maintains some contact with his children.

The Veteran's PTSD with bipolar disorder is currently rated as 70 percent disabling, effective September 24, 2007. The Board found that the symptoms did not meet criteria for a higher rating.

The Veteran's appeal for an earlier effective date for the grant of service connection for PTSD has been dismissed due to lack of a proper claim. The Board also notes that additional VA treatment records should be obtained as they may impact the Veteran's entitlement to TDIU.

The Veteran's claim for special monthly compensation based on the need for regular aid and attendance of another person, or on account of being housebound has been remanded due to the need for a VA examination.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities have already enabled him to obtain and maintain suitable employment, thus he does not meet the criteria for vocational rehabilitation benefits under Chapter 31 of Title 38.

The Veteran is seeking a higher initial rating for his service-connected PTSD. The case has been remanded due to the need for additional development, including obtaining updated VA and private medical records and scheduling a VA examination.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development, including a VA examination and the provision of his treatment records. The issues on appeal are whether he should receive an increased disability rating for PTSD and if he qualifies for TDIU.

The Veteran's claims for higher ratings and earlier effective dates are being remanded due to the need for additional development, including obtaining Social Security disability records and conducting a social and industrial survey.

The Veteran's PTSD is currently rated at 30 percent, the maximum schedular rating available. The symptoms described by the Veteran are consistent with a 30 percent evaluation under Diagnostic Code 9411.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including diabetes mellitus, PTSD, peripheral neuropathy of the upper and lower extremities, CVA residuals, hypertension, and erectile dysfunction, have rendered him unable to secure or follow substantially gainful employment since May 1, 2006. His combined disability rating is 70 percent from that date.

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 of his medical records and a new VA examination.

The Veteran's PTSD symptoms have been found to meet the criteria for a 50 percent evaluation since August 2010, and an initial evaluation in excess of 30 percent from December 8, 2008. The bilateral knee disorders and back disorder are not service-connected.

The Veteran seeks service connection for an innocently acquired psychiatric disorder, claimed as PTSD. The Board has decided to remand the case due to incomplete evidence and need for further examination.

The Veteran's PTSD is rated at 70 percent since June 19, 2009. The RO granted service connection for PTSD and increased the rating to 70 percent effective from that date.