PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) Board decisions

The Board found that the Veteran's current diagnosis of PTSD is related to his military service, and granted his claim for service connection.

The Veteran's PTSD has been manifested by abnormal mood, impaired memory, anxiety, and depression. Despite some social and occupational difficulties, there was no evidence of total occupational and social impairment.

The Veteran's claims for service connection were denied. The Board found that the evidence did not support a finding of current disabilities related to his active duty service.

The Veteran's appeal involves two main issues: a request for an increased evaluation of PTSD and a claim for TDIU. The case is currently pending due to the need for further development, including obtaining medical records and scheduling a VA examination.

The Veteran's PTSD has been rated as 30 percent disabling, and the Board finds that this rating is appropriate given her symptoms.

The Veteran's claim for TDIU is being remanded due to the need for a VA examination and additional medical records.

The Board has reopened the Veteran's claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD. However, after reviewing all evidence of record and considering the criteria for service connection, the Board finds that there is no competent medical evidence to support a finding that the Veteran has PTSD or any other acquired psychiatric disorder related to his military service.

The Board found that the Veteran's PTSD did not meet or approximate the criteria for a rating in excess of 30 percent prior to March 29, 2011. The Veteran was granted an increased rating to 50 percent effective as of March 29, 2011.

The Veteran's appeal of service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including anxiety and a sleep disorder, has been withdrawn by his representative.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded due to the need for additional evidence, including treatment records from the Vet Center and VA Medical Center. A new VA PTSD examination will also be scheduled.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for scheduling a hearing before the Board of Veterans' Appeals. The issues include reopening and service connection claims, as well as evaluations for various conditions.

The Board denied an initial rating in excess of 30 percent for the Veteran's psychiatric disability, to include PTSD. The issue of a compensable rating for scars of the head, face, or neck was not addressed. A temporary total rating (TTR) was granted for TDIU due to service-connected disabilities.

The Board has remanded the case for further proceedings due to insufficient reasons and bases in the May 2010 decision. The Veteran's attorney submitted additional evidence, including a private medical opinion from Dr. O., which contradicts VA outpatient treatment reports regarding the severity of the Veteran's PTSD symptoms.

The Board has remanded the case for additional development, including obtaining VA treatment records and providing the Veteran with notice of the types of evidence that may be considered in a personal assault claim under 38 C.F.R. § 3.304(f)(5).

The Veteran's PTSD has been rated at 50 percent since October 16, 2008. The current evaluation adequately reflects the severity of his disability.

The Veteran's appeal for service connection for a psychiatric disorder, including PTSD, has been dismissed due to her failure to provide necessary releases for VA to secure pertinent evidence.

The Veteran's PTSD has been rated at 70 percent since August 7, 2007. The rating is effective from the date of the grant of service connection (August 7, 2007).

The Veteran's claim for service connection for PTSD was granted. The issue of entitlement to an initial compensable evaluation for bilateral hearing loss is being remanded.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development, including obtaining VA treatment records and providing the Veteran with a VA examination to assess his PTSD and employment status.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded due to the need for additional VA and SSA records, which may be relevant to his claim. The case will be returned to the Board for further consideration.