PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) Board decisions

The Veteran's PTSD with secondary alcohol abuse was rated at 50 percent from August 13, 2002 to May 9, 2006.,From June 2, 2011 onwards, the Veteran is entitled to a rating in excess of 70 percent for his PTSD.

The Veteran's service-connected PTSD and aphakia of the right eye have rendered him unable to secure or follow substantially gainful employment, warranting a TDIU.

The Veteran's PTSD has been rated as 100 percent disabling, the highest possible rating under VA guidelines.

The Veteran's appeal for higher initial ratings for left knee patellofemoral syndrome, costochondritis, and right foot hallux valgus was denied. The RO increased the rating to 30 percent for PTSD but only effective from March 26, 2009.

The Board has determined that additional development is needed to properly adjudicate the Veteran's claims for service connection, including obtaining verification of stressors and treatment records.

The Veteran's appeal is remanded to the RO for consideration of additional evidence and issuance of a supplemental statement of the case. The issue of entitlement to an initial evaluation in excess of 50 percent for posttraumatic stress disorder, as well as whether he is entitled to TDIU, will be addressed.

The Veteran's PTSD has been rated at 30 percent since February 12, 2008. The Board finds that the disability picture warrants a higher initial rating of 50 percent.

The Veteran has withdrawn his appeal for an increased rating for PTSD.

The Veteran's service-connected PTSD with depression and panic attacks contributed to his death from cardio-respiratory disorder due to or as a consequence of pulmonary edema.

The Veteran's PTSD has been productive of occupational and social impairment with reduced reliability and productivity, warranting a disability rating of 50 percent.

The Veteran's PTSD is currently rated at 30 percent, which reflects moderate symptoms. The VA examiner found that the Veteran’s PTSD does not meet criteria for a higher rating as his symptoms are transient or mild and do not significantly impair his occupational and social functioning.

The Veteran's PTSD is currently rated at 50 percent disabling, reflecting occupational and social impairment with reduced reliability and productivity. The Board finds that the evidence supports a higher rating of 70 percent based on deficiencies in most areas.

The Veteran's appeals for service connection for posttraumatic stress disorder and erectile dysfunction to include as secondary to diabetes mellitus, type 2 are being remanded due to the timeliness of their substantive appeal.

The Veteran's service-connected PTSD is rated at a 50 percent disability rating and now meets the criteria for a 70 percent rating. The Board has granted entitlement to TDIU based on his service-connected PTSD.

The Board has reopened the claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disability other than PTSD and PTSD. However, new evidence does not establish a valid in-service stressor for PTSD.

The Veteran's appeal has been dismissed as he has withdrawn his appeals for increased rating for PTSD and TDIU.

The Veteran's PTSD is currently rated at 70 percent, the highest schedular rating available. The claim for TDIU has been granted as his service-connected disability meets the minimum schedular criteria.

The Veteran's PTSD was rated at 30 percent prior to April 13, 2011, reflecting occupational and social impairment with reduced reliability and productivity.

The Veteran's PTSD is currently rated at 50 percent, the maximum schedular rating for this condition. The Board finds that his symptoms do not warrant a higher evaluation as they do not meet the criteria for a 70 or 100 percent disability rating.

The Veteran's PTSD is currently rated at 50 percent, and he meets the schedular requirements for TDIU due to his service-connected disabilities preventing him from obtaining and maintaining substantially gainful employment.