PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) Board decisions

The Board has determined that the Veteran does not have a current psychiatric disorder other than his service-connected PTSD, and therefore, service connection for a psychiatric disorder is denied.

The Board has determined that the Veteran does not have a current psychiatric disability, including PTSD, and therefore service connection cannot be granted.

The Veteran's appeal was dismissed due to his death, and the Board has no jurisdiction to adjudicate the merits of this claim.

The Board found that the Veteran did not meet the criteria for a diagnosis of PTSD based on the verified stressor involving the USS Pine Island typhoon. The VA examiner's opinion was persuasive, and there is no evidence of PTSD in the medical records.

The Veteran's PTSD is rated at a 50 percent evaluation prior to February 3, 2004.

The Veteran's PTSD was rated at 70 percent since September 4, 2012.

The Veteran's appeal is remanded to obtain additional medical records and determine the appropriate rating for his PTSD.

The Veteran's appeal has been withdrawn, and the claims for PTSD service connection and an increased evaluation for major depressive disorder have been dismissed.

The Veteran's PTSD is manifested by symptoms producing no more than occupational and social impairment with reduced reliability and productivity due to impaired memory, disturbances of motivation and mood, and difficulty in establishing and maintaining effective work and social relationships. The Veteran is granted a disability rating of 50 percent for PTSD.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD, was denied as there is no current diagnosis of PTSD and the evidence does not support a finding that he meets the criteria for this condition.

The Board has remanded the case for further evidentiary development, including obtaining VA treatment records from October 2006 to July 2010. The Veteran's claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, which includes PTSD, is now pending and will be reconsidered.

The Veteran's PTSD resulted in occasional decrease in work efficiency prior to August 30, 2012 and currently manifests with occasional suicidal ideation, nightmares, and impaired impulse control. The Board found that the criteria for an initial evaluation in excess of 30 percent have not been met prior to August 30, 2012, but did find that the criteria for an initial evaluation in excess of 70 percent have not been met from August 30, 2012.

The Veteran withdrew his appeals for the initial ratings of migraine headaches, PTSD, and asthma.

The Veteran's claim for PTSD was granted, with the condition being found to be directly related to his military service. His claim for hypertension remains pending.

The Veteran's PTSD with depressive disorder is rated at 70 percent since January 16, 2010. The effective date for the TDIU rating remains unchanged.

The Veteran's appeal is remanded for additional development, including obtaining SSA records and scheduling a VA psychiatric examination to determine the relationship between his service-connected headaches and any current acquired psychiatric disability.

The Board has remanded the case for further development and examination to determine if any diagnosed psychiatric disorder is related to service, including physical assaults and alleged sexual assault during service.

The VA has granted a 100% evaluation for PTSD effective May 5, 2004, due to severe impairment in thought processes and communication.

The Veteran's claims to reopen service connection for various conditions, including a psychiatric disorder other than PTSD, headaches, rheumatism (claimed as leg cramps), residuals of a head injury, restless leg syndrome, insomnia secondary to PTSD, hypertension secondary to PTSD, right jaw disability, right eye disability, bilateral shoulder disability, low back disability, stomach disability, and corneal abrasion of the left eye have been remanded for further development.

The Veteran's PTSD has been rated at 70 percent since the appeal was filed, reflecting significant impairment in social and occupational functioning.