PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) Board decisions

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims due to unclear diagnoses and need for further examination. The issues of service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including bipolar disorder and PTSD, and erectile dysfunction are currently under review.

The Veteran's PTSD has resulted in occupational and social impairment with reduced reliability and productivity, warranting a 50 percent rating from December 21, 2003 to September 16, 2011.

The Veteran's PTSD is currently rated at 50 percent since March 24, 2009. The Board denied an initial rating higher than 50 percent for PTSD.

The Veteran's appeal is remanded for additional development, including obtaining private treatment records and scheduling a VA examination. The issue of entitlement to a TDIU rating is also part of the underlying claim for an increased initial evaluation.

The Veteran's schizophrenia was not incurred in service and is not related to service. The Board granted an earlier effective date for PTSD, assigned a 100% evaluation from October 10, 2000 to October 27, 2011.

The Board has remanded the case for additional development, including obtaining VA treatment records and scheduling the Veteran for examinations to determine his current conditions and entitlement to benefits. The claims of service connection for PTSD, peripheral neuropathy, chronic foot infection, rheumatoid arthritis, and SMP are currently on hold pending completion of this development.

The Veteran's PTSD has been rated at 50 percent since February 22, 2005. The symptoms have included poor sleep, nightmares, depression, anxiety, and difficulty concentrating.

The Board has granted increased ratings for peripheral neuropathy of the right and left upper extremities, with a rating of 30 percent for each. The Veteran's service connection claim for PTSD remains pending.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development, including obtaining updated VA treatment records and a new VA examination to assess his PTSD. The TDIU issue will also be deferred pending resolution of the PTSD claim.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded to allow for additional VA examinations and the obtaining of relevant private treatment records.

The Veteran's claims for increased rating, service connection for PTSD, and service connection for bilateral hearing loss were denied as the evidence did not meet the criteria for reopening or establishing these claims.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for tinnitus has been reopened and is now being reviewed on the merits.,The Veteran's claim for service connection for bilateral hearing loss has been reopened and is now being reviewed on the merits.,The Veteran's claim for service connection for peripheral neuropathy of the lower extremities has been reopened and is now being reviewed on the merits.,The Veteran's claims for service connection for prostate condition, ganglion cysts (right foot and left wrist), degenerative joint disease (upper and lower extremities), back condition, and sleep apnea secondary to PTSD are all pending and will be remanded for further review.

The Board has determined that further development is needed to adjudicate the Veteran's claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD. This includes obtaining relevant treatment records and scheduling a VA psychiatric examination.

The Veteran's service-connected PTSD results in occupational and social impairment with occasional decrease in work efficiency, but generally functions satisfactorily.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development, including a VA examination and consideration of his TDIU claim.

The Board has decided to remand the case for further development, including obtaining VA treatment records and scheduling a VA examination. The Veteran's claim will be reconsidered based on the additional evidence.

The Veteran seeks service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD, depression, and bipolar disorder. The Board has decided to remand the case for further development, including obtaining medical records and a VA examination.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development, including obtaining VA treatment records and Social Security Administration (SSA) records. A new VA examination will be conducted to assess the severity of his service-connected PTSD with major depressive disorder.

The Board finds that the Veteran does not have an acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD, as a result of military service and therefore denies his claim for service connection.

The Board denied the Veteran's service connection claims for PTSD and an acquired psychiatric disability other than PTSD. The issues are considered to be in a 'unknown' status as they do not pertain directly to service connection.