PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) Board decisions

The Board has remanded the case for further development regarding in-service stressors and current psychiatric disorders.

The evidence does not support a diagnosis of PTSD that is related to the Veteran's service, and therefore his claim for service connection for PTSD has been denied.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD, schizoaffective disorder, and depression, has been denied as the evidence does not support a current diagnosis of any such disorders.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for further development and examination to determine if he experienced in-service sexual assault stressors that could support a PTSD diagnosis, and whether any psychiatric disability other than PTSD is related to service.

The Veteran's appeal for an increased rating for PTSD is being remanded due to the need for a VA examination and further development of his claim.

The Veteran's claim for increased ratings for his service-connected scars and PTSD have been denied. The scars are currently rated noncompensable, while the PTSD remains at 30 percent.

The Veteran's PTSD has caused significant occupational and social impairment, but not total social impairment. The Board granted a disability rating of 70 percent for PTSD.

The Veteran is seeking service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD and depression. The Board has decided to remand the case due to incomplete medical opinions and need for updated treatment records.

Service connection for PTSD and depression is granted as new and material evidence has been received, with the PTSD being linked to a combat incident off the coast of The Gambia.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for further development, including obtaining updated treatment records and scheduling a VA examination to assess the current severity of his PTSD. The issue of entitlement to TDIU has also been raised by the record.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for a psychiatric disorder was granted with an effective date of April 4, 2006.,The Veteran's TDIU claim is being remanded to determine the appropriate rating and effective date.

The Veteran's PTSD resulted in moderate impairment prior to June 7, 2011 and no more than moderate impairment effective June 7, 2011. The initial rating of 30 percent has been granted.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for PTSD is granted as he has been diagnosed with PTSD related to in-service stressors, and the criteria for direct service connection are met.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, to include PTSD, is denied as there is no evidence of a current disability related to his service.

The Board has determined that the evidence is at least in equipoise regarding the Veteran's claims for service connection for bilateral carpal tunnel syndrome and a psychiatric disability, including PTSD and major depressive disorder. Service connection is granted.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded due to the need for additional evidence, including SSA disability benefits award letter and related medical records.

The Board has granted a 70 percent evaluation for PTSD, effective March 27, 2009. The appellant's service-connected PTSD is manifested by occupational and social impairment with deficiencies in most areas such as work, school, family relations, judgment, thinking or mood.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development to determine if his service-connected disabilities render him unable to secure or follow substantially gainful employment.

The Veteran's appeal for higher evaluations and TDIU due to PTSD was denied. The initial evaluation for PTSD prior to July 10, 2012 is found not to meet the criteria for a 50 percent rating. For the period from July 10, 2012 onwards, no staged evaluation in excess of 50 percent is warranted.

The Veteran is seeking a TDIU based on service-connected PTSD, major depressive disorder, substance abuse, psychoneurosis anxiety, and conversion. The case must be remanded to obtain additional VA treatment records, specifically the September 2010 VA psychiatry examination report.