PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) Board decisions

The Board is remanding the case to obtain verification of a motor vehicle accident reported by the Veteran that occurred in February or March of 1968, as this may be related to his claimed acquired psychiatric disorder.

The Veteran's appeal is remanded for further evaluation and determination regarding the provision of additional payment for woodworking tools under a Department of Veterans Affairs independent living services program.

The Veteran's PTSD is currently rated at 50 percent, and the Board found that his symptoms do not warrant a higher rating as they do not meet the criteria for a 70 or 100 percent rating.

The Veteran's PTSD was initially granted and rated at 30 percent, but his disability rating was increased to 50 percent as of the date of claim. The Board found that prior to July 2012, the Veteran's symptoms warranted a 50 percent disability rating due to occupational and social impairment with reduced reliability and productivity. As of July 2012, he met criteria for a 70 percent disability rating.

The Veteran's PTSD is related to his military service. However, the relationship between his other diagnosed psychiatric disorders and his military service or service-connected PTSD remains unclear.

The Veteran's PTSD was initially rated at 50% and later increased to 70%. The initial rating for his left hip disability was noncompensable, but has since been increased to 10%.,Both conditions have seen changes in ratings over time.

The Board has remanded the case for further development, including obtaining VA treatment records and scheduling a VA examination. The Veteran's claim of entitlement to an initial disability rating in excess of 30 percent for PTSD remains on appeal, as does his TDIU claim.

The Veteran's PTSD has resulted in occupational and social impairment with reduced reliability and productivity, warranting a 70 percent disability rating. The Board also found that the Veteran is unemployable due to his service-connected disabilities.

The Veteran has been shown to have an anxiety disorder not otherwise specified that is related to his military service, and the Board granted this claim.

The Veteran's PTSD with major depression has been granted a 50 percent disability evaluation, effective June 27, 2008. The evidence shows significant occupational and social impairment.

The Board found that there is no credible supporting evidence of the Veteran's claimed in-service stressors, and thus, service connection for PTSD cannot be granted.

The Veteran's PTSD is service-connected as it meets the DSM-IV criteria and was caused by his active military service.,Bilateral pes planus existed prior to service and was not aggravated by service.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded to the RO for additional development of his claims, including obtaining medical records and arranging for examinations to determine the nature and etiology of his claimed disabilities.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded due to the need for additional VA examinations and consideration of new evidence. The claims for PTSD, hearing loss, and tinnitus are related to service.

The Veteran's claim for an increased evaluation in excess of 30 percent for service-connected PTSD is being remanded due to the need for a new VA examination and additional medical records.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for an initial evaluation in excess of 30 percent for PTSD, finding that his symptoms did not warrant a higher rating based on the criteria provided.

The Veteran's claim for SMC by reason of the need for regular aid and attendance of another person is denied as his condition does not meet the criteria established in 38 C.F.R. § 3.352(a).

The Board has granted service connection for PTSD and anxiety disorder, but denied reopening of the peptic ulcer disease claim. The Veteran is currently rated at 50% for PTSD with anxiety disorder from October 6, 2003 to November 14, 2007.

The Board has remanded the case for further development, including scheduling a travel Board hearing at the RO and deciding whether new and material evidence has been received to reopen the claim of service connection for PTSD.

The Board has granted service connection for PTSD, finding that the Veteran's combat experience in Vietnam is consistent with his symptoms. Service connection was denied for ischemic heart disease.