PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) Board decisions

The Veteran's PTSD has been rated at 50 percent prior to December 1, 2008 and since then at 70 percent. The Board finds that the Veteran meets the criteria for a TDIU as his symptoms have resulted in occupational impairment with deficiencies in most areas.

The Board has determined that the appellant's anxiety disorder, diagnosed as Anxiety Disorder NOS, was permanently aggravated by his military service. The Board finds in favor of the appellant on this issue.

The Board denied service connection for PTSD, finding that the Veteran did not meet the criteria for a current diagnosis of PTSD based on VA examinations and treatment records.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for a chronic stomach disorder is denied as there is no evidence that his current condition is related to his military service.

The Veteran's PTSD was rated at 50 percent prior to September 21, 2010. The Board found that the evidence did not support a higher rating based on occupational and social impairment.

The Veteran's service-connected PTSD and depressive disorder did not render him unable to secure and follow a substantially gainful occupation prior to August 1, 2005.

The Veteran's PTSD symptomatology has included various distressing symptoms, but does not meet the criteria for a higher rating as his disability does not cause occupational and social impairment with deficiencies in most areas.

The Veteran's appeal is remanded for additional development, including obtaining Social Security Administration records and scheduling a VA examination to assess the impact of his service-connected disabilities on his ability to work.

The evidence shows that the Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD and Major Depression, is related to his active service. The Board has granted service connection for this condition.

The Veteran's claim for an earlier effective date for service connection of PTSD was denied as VA is precluded from granting such a date due to the undisputed facts in this case, which are that the effective date assigned by the RO was consistent with the March 2008 Board decision reopening his claim and assigning entitlement to service connection.

The Board has determined that the Veteran does not meet the DSM-IV criteria for a diagnosis of PTSD, and thus service connection for PTSD is denied.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development, including obtaining VA treatment records and scheduling a VA examination. The issues of entitlement to an increased rating for PTSD and TDIU are pending.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for PTSD is granted, and he is presumed to have developed Type II Diabetes Mellitus due to herbicide exposure during his service in the Republic of Vietnam. The low back disorder claim requires additional development as it involves a VA compensation examination and obtaining private treatment records.

The Veteran's PTSD is currently rated at 30 percent, and the Board has ordered a remand to determine if his disability warrants an increased rating.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder other than PTSD, bilateral hearing loss, and tinnitus has been denied. The evidence does not establish current disabilities in these conditions.

The Veteran's appeal has been dismissed due to his death.

The Board has remanded the case for additional development, including obtaining relevant medical records and scheduling a VA psychiatric examination to determine if the Veteran meets the criteria for PTSD and whether any other currently diagnosed psychiatric disability had its onset in service or is related to service.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's service-connected PTSD warrants a 30 percent disability rating, effective from the date of initial service connection.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for PTSD has been denied as there is no current diagnosis of PTSD. The claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder remains pending.

The Veteran's appeals for service connection have been dismissed due to his withdrawal of the claims.,The Veteran's petition to reopen a claim of entitlement to service connection for sleep apnea has been withdrawn. The RO/AMC will gather any outstanding VA treatment records and obtain private medical records from identified sources, including those related to his skin disorder.,The Veteran's appeals for service connection have been dismissed due to his withdrawal of the claims.,The Veteran's petition to reopen a claim of entitlement to service connection for depression has been withdrawn. The RO/AMC will gather any outstanding VA treatment records and obtain private medical records from identified sources, including those related to his skin disorder.,The Veteran's appeals for service connection have been dismissed due to his withdrawal of the claims.,The Veteran's petition to reopen a claim of entitlement to service connection for hypertension has been withdrawn. The RO/AMC will gather any outstanding VA treatment records and obtain private medical records from identified sources, including those related to his skin disorder.,The Veteran's appeals for service connection have been dismissed due to his withdrawal of the claims.,The Veteran's petition to reopen a claim of entitlement to service connection for arthritis has been withdrawn. The RO/AMC will gather any outstanding VA treatment records and obtain private medical records from identified sources, including those related to his skin disorder.,The Veteran's appeals for service connection have been dismissed due to his withdrawal of the claims.,The Veteran's petition to reopen a claim of entitlement to service connection for hair loss has been withdrawn. The RO/AMC will gather any outstanding VA treatment records and obtain private medical records from identified sources, including those related to his skin disorder.,The Veteran's appeals for service connection have been dismissed due to his withdrawal of the claims.