PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) Board decisions

The Board remanded the case for a new VA psychiatric examination to address symptoms and determine appropriate ratings for PTSD with associated alcohol abuse.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for a disability rating greater than 50 percent for his service-connected PTSD and also found that there is no evidence to warrant referral for consideration of a TDIU on an extraschedular basis.

The Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorders, including bipolar disorder, PTSD, and generalized anxiety disorder, were incurred during his military service.

The Board has remanded the case for additional efforts to corroborate the Veteran's reported stressors, including a witnessed aircraft crash. The VA examiner diagnosed dysthymic disorder but found no PTSD due to the lack of corroborated exposure to a traumatic event.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development to obtain a supplemental opinion from the VA general medical examiner regarding his ability to secure and maintain substantially gainful employment due to his service-connected disabilities.

The Veteran's PTSD has resulted in total occupational and social impairment, warranting a 100 percent disability rating.

The Veteran's service-connected PTSD is rated at 70 percent disabling, which already considers the severity of his disability and symptomatology. The Board finds that an extraschedular rating is not warranted as there is no evidence of marked interference with employment beyond what has been contemplated by the schedular criteria.

The Veteran's PTSD with depression and anxiety was rated at 50 percent prior to September 1, 2009.

The Veteran's myalgia and myositis are found to be secondary to his service-connected cervical and lumbar spine disabilities. The Veteran is granted an initial disability rating of no more than 50 percent for migraines, effective December 5, 2011.

The Veteran's PTSD is related to service and has been granted. ADHD, which preexisted service but was aggravated by head injuries sustained during active duty, also meets the criteria for service connection.

The Veteran's appeal of service connection for carpal tunnel syndrome has been withdrawn. The Board is dismissing the appeal.

The Veteran's claim for an increased rating for PTSD is being remanded due to the need for additional VA examinations and the identification of outstanding VA treatment records.

The Veteran's claim for a higher rating for his service-connected PTSD is being remanded due to the need for additional medical examination and records.

The Board found no evidence of a current diagnosis of an acquired psychiatric disability, including PTSD, and thus denied the Veteran's claim for service connection.

The Veteran's claim for an increased rating of 50 percent for PTSD was granted, effective October 23, 2009.

The Veteran's service-connected PTSD rendered him in need of regular aid and attendance to protect himself from the hazards and dangers incident to his daily environment, while his nonservice-connected major depressive disorder did not.

The Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD, was not shown during service or for many years thereafter and is not otherwise related to his active period of military service. The Board finds that the Veteran has not provided credible evidence of an in-service personal assault leading to PTSD.

The Board has remanded the case for further development and consideration of the Veteran's claim of entitlement to service connection for an acquired psychiatric disability, including PTSD.

The Board found that the Veteran's current psychiatric disorders, including posttraumatic stress disorder, were not incurred in or aggravated by active military service and denied his claim.

The Board has decided that the Veteran's claims for service connection and TDIU are remanded to allow for further development, including obtaining VA treatment records and a medical opinion regarding the onset of PTSD during service.