PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) Board decisions

The Veteran's claim for a 100% rating for PTSD was granted, effective from April 28, 1998. The evidence showed severe occupational and social impairment due to PTSD symptoms.

The Board has found that the Veteran's psychiatric disability, currently diagnosed as PTSD and bipolar disorder, was incurred in active service. Therefore, the claim for service connection is granted.

The Veteran's appeal is remanded for additional development, including obtaining VA outpatient records and scheduling a VA examination to assess the impact of PTSD on his employability.

The Veteran's PTSD is currently rated at 50 percent, reflecting moderate impairment in social and occupational functioning.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's PTSD is related to his military service, and after resolving all reasonable doubt in favor of the Veteran, service connection for PTSD is granted.

The Veteran's claim for a TDIU is being remanded due to the need for additional development and consideration of whether he qualifies under an extraschedular rating.

The Veteran's PTSD has been rated at 50 percent, and the Board granted service connection for PTSD. The issue of TDIU is addressed in the REMAND portion.

The Veteran's claim for an initial rating in excess of 50 percent for PTSD is being remanded to obtain additional medical records and conduct a VA examination.

The Veteran's PTSD was rated at 50 percent, the maximum schedular rating for this disability. The appellant is seeking a higher rating but cannot be granted as there are no new and material evidence to reopen the claim.

The Veteran's claims for higher evaluations for bilateral hearing loss and PTSD with secondary depression have been denied. The Veteran is not entitled to a TDIU based on his service-connected disabilities.

The Board has determined that additional development is necessary to consider the Veteran's claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD. The case is REMANDED for further action.

The Board found that the evidence does not support a finding of service connection for PTSD due to insufficient corroborated stressor events.

The Board found that the Veteran's diabetes mellitus did not warrant a rating higher than 20 percent, as he was not required to regulate his activities for control of the condition. For PTSD, the Board determined that the current 30 percent rating adequately reflects the level of occupational and social impairment.

The Board has granted service connection for diabetes mellitus, type II. The Veteran's claims for an acquired psychiatric disability (including PTSD and depression), bilateral hearing loss, and tinnitus are remanded for further development.

The Veteran's request to reopen his previously denied claim for service connection of PTSD is being remanded due to the failure to appear at a scheduled hearing. The case will be returned to the Board after rescheduling the Veteran's hearing.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for PTSD is being remanded due to the need for additional development, including a VA examination and review of relevant medical records.

The Board has remanded the case for a VA examination to determine if the Veteran's current psychiatric disorder is related to his service, specifically whether it is at least as likely as not that any currently demonstrated psychiatric disorder, other than PTSD, is related to his first and second periods of active duty.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities have rendered him unable to secure or follow a substantially gainful occupation, and the Board has granted entitlement to TDIU.

The Veteran's appeal for an initial rating in excess of 10 percent for tinnitus has been withdrawn. The issues of entitlement to higher ratings for PTSD, TDIU prior to May 10, 2012, and service connection for sleep apnea are being remanded for additional development.

The Board has determined that additional development is needed for the TDIU claim and applications to reopen service connection claims. The Veteran's service-connected disabilities are considered in determining whether he can secure or follow a substantially gainful occupation.