PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) Board decisions

The Veteran's gastrointestinal disability (GERD and PUD) is currently rated at 10 percent, which approximates the criteria for a 30 percent evaluation. The Veteran's PTSD is currently rated at 10 percent, which also approximates the criteria for a 30 percent evaluation.

The Board has remanded the case for additional development, including consideration of recent amendments to the regulations regarding PTSD claims and a September 2012 addendum to a December 2011 VA psychiatric examination report.

The Board has denied all service connection claims for the Veteran's kidney disability, sinus disability, hypertension, back disability, multiple joint disability (including arthritis), and acquired psychiatric disorder.

The Veteran's service-connected PTSD is currently rated at 30 percent disabling, effective September 24, 2007. The Board has granted an initial evaluation of 30 percent for the entire initial rating period.

The Board found that the evidence did not establish a direct service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD. The Veteran's claim was denied as there is no clear and convincing evidence to contradict her lay testimony regarding in-service stressors.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's PTSD is causally related to his service and depression is as likely as not caused by his service-connected PTSD.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for PTSD is being remanded due to conflicting medical evidence and the need for a VA examination.

The Veteran's initial PTSD rating prior to September 7, 2012 was denied as his symptoms did not meet the criteria for a higher rating. Beginning September 7, 2012, his PTSD is rated at 70 percent.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded due to his failure to appear for a scheduled videoconference hearing. His claims of service connection and increased rating for PTSD are still pending.

The Veteran's PTSD has been rated at 50 percent, which is the maximum schedular rating available for this condition. The Board finds that his disability picture does not warrant a higher evaluation as he currently experiences reduced reliability and productivity but no deficiencies in most areas such as work or family relations.

The Veteran's claim for a higher rating for PTSD is being remanded due to the need for additional VA examination and updated treatment records.

The Veteran withdrew his appeal for the claims of an initial rating greater than 70 percent for service-connected PTSD and entitlement to TDIU prior to September 6, 2012.

The Veteran's PTSD has been manifested by symptoms including occupational and social impairment with no more than occasional decrease in work efficiency and intermittent periods of inability to perform occupational tasks due to symptoms such as anxiety, depression, panic attacks (weekly or less often), chronic sleep impairment, and mild memory loss. The Board found that the Veteran's symptoms did not meet the criteria for a higher rating.

The Board has determined that new and material evidence has been received to reopen the claim of entitlement to service connection for an acquired psychiatric disability, to include PTSD. The Veteran's PTSD was incurred in active service.

The Veteran's SMC claim is being remanded for additional development, including obtaining VA treatment records and scheduling a VA examination to determine if her service-connected disabilities necessitate the need for aid and attendance of another person or render her housebound.

The Board found that there is no credible supporting evidence of an in-service stressor, and therefore the claim for service connection for Posttraumatic Stress Disorder cannot be granted.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including PTSD and multiple orthopedic conditions, prevent him from securing or maintaining substantially gainful employment. The Board grants TDIU.

The Veteran's PTSD has been granted and assigned a 70 percent rating effective October 6, 2008. The appeal is limited to the initial evaluation for PTSD.

The Veteran's appeal has been withdrawn prior to the Board issuing a decision.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, to include PTSD, is being remanded due to the need for a VA examination and further development of his claims.