PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) Board decisions

The Veteran's PTSD with Major Depressive Disorder does not cause total occupational and social impairment, warranting a 70 percent evaluation.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development, including a new VA examination to assess the severity of his PTSD and determine if he is unemployable due to service-connected disabilities.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development, including obtaining VA treatment records and a new VA examination to assess the severity of his PTSD. The issues on appeal are whether he should receive an increased evaluation for PTSD and if he qualifies for TDIU based on his service-connected disability.

The Veteran's service-connected PTSD has been rated at 50 percent since May 29, 2010. The rating is based on occupational and social impairment with reduced reliability and productivity.

The Veteran's appeal for an earlier effective date for the grant of a 100 percent evaluation for PTSD has been withdrawn by his attorney.

The Veteran's claim for a TDIU was denied as his combined disability evaluation is 60 percent, which does not meet the minimum percentage requirements. The RO/AMC must refer the Veteran's TDIU claim to the Under Secretary for Benefits or the Director of Compensation and Pension Services for consideration of assignment of an extra-schedular evaluation under 38 C.F.R. § 4.16(b).

The Board has determined that the Veteran's claims for service connection are denied as there is no credible evidence of a head injury or neck injury during his active duty. The acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD, was not incurred in service.,There is also no credible evidence to support the Veteran's claim for service connection for hypertension, acid reflux disease, irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), or seizure disorder.

The Board has remanded the case for further development, including obtaining VA treatment records and attempting to obtain private treatment records from Dr. Albert.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for increased rating for PTSD and TDIU due to service-connected disabilities. The case must be returned to the Board after further development, including obtaining medical records, scheduling a VA examination, and obtaining an opinion from a vocational rehabilitation specialist.

The Board has determined that additional development is required due to the Veteran's receipt of Social Security Administration (SSA) disability benefits. The case is REMANDED for obtaining SSA records and considering any new evidence.

The Veteran's claim for an earlier effective date for the grant of service connection for PTSD with a secondary schizoaffective disorder was denied as there is no evidence that he submitted a valid claim prior to February 19, 1985.

The Board has remanded the case for additional development, including obtaining psychiatric records from Fort Bliss and UMC, as well as a VA examination to clarify the Veteran's current diagnoses and their relation to service. The appeal is currently in remand status.

The Veteran withdrew his appeal regarding the issue of service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including depression, alcoholism, and PTSD.

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

The Board has granted service connection for PTSD and finds that the Veteran's diagnosed psychiatric conditions are related to his military service.

The Veteran's claims for earlier effective dates for the grant of service connection for residuals of a gunshot wound to the left thigh and major depressive disorder have been dismissed due to finality of prior rating decisions.,The Veteran's claim for an earlier effective date for the award of a 100 percent rating for major depressive disorder has also been dismissed as it is not related to service connection issues.

The Veteran's claim of service connection for hypertension has been reopened. His PTSD is currently rated at 70% and effective from December 30, 2005.

The Veteran's appeal is remanded for further development, including obtaining missing service treatment records and updated VA treatment records. A new VA examination will be conducted to determine if any current psychiatric disorders are related to service.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for acquired psychiatric disorder, bilateral leg disability, bilateral knee disability, and back disability due to a lack of evidence showing a direct relationship between these conditions and his military service.

The Veteran's PTSD has not caused significant occupational and social impairment, warranting a rating higher than the current 50 percent.