PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) Board decisions

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for further development and consideration of his claims, including a psychiatric disability claim and TDIU issue.

The Veteran's PTSD is currently rated at 30 percent disabling, reflecting occupational and social impairment with occasional decrease in work efficiency and intermittent periods of inability to perform tasks.

The Veteran's PTSD with major depressive disorder is currently rated at 50 percent, and the claim for an increased rating was denied. The Board also found that hypertension should not be service-connected.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for the VA to obtain additional treatment records and then readjudicate his claims based on all available evidence.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims regarding his PTSD and respiratory disorder, finding that he did not timely file a notice of disagreement for these matters. The claim for service connection for a respiratory disorder is reopened based on new evidence received since the January 2003 denial.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for further development, including obtaining Social Security Administration records and a VA examination to assess his PTSD. The claims will be adjudicated again after the additional development.

The Board has determined that further development is needed to fully and fairly assess the Veteran's claims, including obtaining additional medical records and clarifying his hearing preference.

From November 8, 2006 to September 19, 2011, the Veteran's PTSD was rated at 30 percent.,For the period from September 20, 2011, the Veteran's PTSD was rated at 50 percent.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims due to incomplete information and need for further examination regarding his claimed psychiatric disability, including PTSD, and stomach disorder, including gastritis and GERD. The Veteran will be scheduled for a VA examination to determine the etiology of any diagnosed conditions.

The Board has remanded the case for further development and consideration, including an attempt to corroborate the Veteran's claimed in-service stressors. The claim will be reconsidered based on all evidence of record.

The Board dismissed the appeal due to the Veteran's death, and no jurisdiction remains for further action.

The Veteran's PTSD has resulted in occupational and social impairment with reduced reliability and productivity, warranting a 50 percent evaluation.

The Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorders, including PTSD, MDD, and an anxiety disorder, are found to be related to his period of active service.

The Veteran's PTSD has been characterized by symptoms consistent with a 50 percent disability rating, but does not meet the criteria for a higher rating due to occupational and social impairment.

The Veteran's appeal is remanded to obtain additional treatment records and a VA examination. The case will be readjudicated based on the new evidence.

The Veteran's appeal is remanded due to the need for a new VA examination to assess the current level of severity of his service-connected PTSD.

The Veteran's anxiety disorder, not otherwise specified, is currently rated at 30 percent and denied for an increased rating. The claim for PTSD was not considered as part of the appeal.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development to determine the nature and etiology of his psychiatric disorders, including whether they are related to service-connected migraines or PTSD.

The Veteran's PTSD is currently evaluated as 30 percent disabling, effective November 3, 2005. The Board found that the evidence does not support a higher rating due to the transient or mild nature of his symptoms.

The Veteran's PTSD with major depressive disorder is manifested by occupational and social impairment, resulting in a 50% disability rating.