PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) Board decisions

The Veteran's claim for a higher initial rating for his bilateral hearing loss is denied as the highest possible schedular rating of 10 percent has already been assigned. The claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD and Major Depression, is also denied due to lack of evidence supporting secondary service connection.

The Veteran's appeal is remanded for a VA examination to assess the combined effect of his service-connected disabilities on his ability to engage in substantially gainful employment. The issue will be reviewed again after this development.

The Veteran's PTSD with Depression is currently rated at 70 percent, effective December 30, 2007. The Board found that the impairment from his service-connected PTSD with Depression more closely approximates deficiencies in most areas than total impairment.

The Board has determined that new and material evidence has been submitted to reopen the appellant's claim of recognition as a Veteran for VA disability benefits purposes. The case is now remanded for further development, including an examination by a psychologist or psychiatrist.

The Veteran's appeal is remanded due to the need for a VA examination assessing the combined impact of his service-connected disabilities on his employability.

The Veteran's PTSD is currently rated at 50 percent, and the Board finds that a higher rating is not warranted. The evidence does not show more than reduced reliability and productivity due to symptoms such as flattened affect, some memory loss, impaired concentration, anger, and obsessive behavior.

The Board has determined that new and material evidence has been presented to reopen the claim of entitlement to service connection for PTSD. However, the Veteran does not meet the diagnostic criteria for PTSD, and therefore, service connection is denied.

The Veteran's PTSD has been manifested by occupational and social impairment with deficiencies in most areas, warranting a 70 percent disability rating.

The Veteran's appeal is remanded for further development, including a new VA examination to assess the severity of his PTSD and an opinion on whether he is unemployable due to service-connected disabilities.

The Veteran is seeking a higher initial rating for his service-connected PTSD with major depressive disorder. The Board has determined that a remand is necessary to obtain updated VA treatment records and schedule the Veteran for an appropriate VA psychiatric examination.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's claim for service connection for PTSD should be remanded to allow for further development, including a VA examination and consideration of new evidence.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for further development, including new examinations and the acquisition of additional medical records.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's current psychiatric symptoms, including depression and PTSD, are related to his military service. The claim for service connection is granted.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development, including the provision of updated VA treatment records and a VA psychiatric examination to assess his PTSD.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for PTSD was granted effective January 24, 2003, the date he filed his most recent claim. The previous denial in December 1992 was final due to lack of appeal within one year.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for residuals of a head injury, hearing loss, tinnitus, and an acquired psychiatric disorder (to include PTSD).

The Veteran's PTSD has been rated at 50% since June 2, 2010, reflecting significant impairment in social and occupational functioning.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's major depressive disorder is related to his service-connected PTSD and has granted service connection for this condition.

The Veteran's PTSD is currently rated at 70 percent, the highest available rating under the schedular criteria. The disability results in occupational and social impairment with deficiencies in most areas.

The Board has remanded the issues of entitlement to service connection for PTSD and a right eye disorder due to additional medical inquiry.