PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) Board decisions

The Veteran's claim for service connection was granted in January 2008, effective from October 31, 2006. The grant of service connection is based on new evidence received after the original denial and a diagnosis of PTSD.

The Veteran's service-connected PTSD does not meet the criteria for an initial evaluation in excess of 50 percent, as it is only productive of occupational and social impairment with reduced reliability and productivity.

The Veteran's appeal is remanded for additional development, including obtaining treatment records and scheduling a VA examination to evaluate his PTSD. The TDIU claim will also be considered.

The Board has remanded the case for additional development, including obtaining service personnel records and VA treatment records, as well as providing a VA psychiatric examination to determine the etiology of the Veteran's acquired psychiatric conditions.

The Veteran's claim for an increased evaluation of PTSD was granted, with a current rating of 50 percent. The skin disorder claim has been reopened.

The Veteran's posttraumatic stress disorder has been rated at 50 percent since December 2008, reflecting significant impairment in social and occupational functioning.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including depression, anxiety, and PTSD, is being remanded due to the need for a VA examination.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for various conditions, including PTSD and other psychiatric disorders, fractures of the right hand and fingers, head injury, dislocated jaw, neck injury, fractured right ankle, and black widow spider bite. The Board found no evidence to support these claims.

The Veteran's PTSD disability was rated at 30 percent since February 25, 2006. The VA examiner noted symptoms such as sleep impairment, nightmares, decreased motivation, avoidance of others, memory and concentration problems, and irritability.

The Veteran's PTSD has been productive of reduced reliability and productivity with difficulty in establishing and maintaining effective work and social relationships since September 15, 2005. Since September 3, 2008, the criteria for a higher rating have not been met.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, to include PTSD based on a personal assault during active duty, was denied as there is no credible evidence of the occurrence of the claimed in-service stressor.

The Veteran's PTSD has resulted in significant occupational and social impairment, warranting a higher initial rating of 70 percent since September 11, 2008. The Board also granted TDIU effective from the same date due to his service-connected disability.

The Veteran's appeal for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, claimed as PTSD and anxiety, was dismissed because no substantive appeal was filed.

The Board has determined that new and material evidence has been received to reopen the Veteran's claim for service connection of PTSD. The Veteran's PTSD is not related to active service.

The Veteran's appeal has been withdrawn due to the appellant notifying the Board of their desire to withdraw the appeal.

The Veteran's PTSD was rated at 70 percent from June 1, 2006 to January 29, 2010.

The Veteran's PTSD is currently rated at 70 percent, but the Board finds that his disability does not warrant a higher rating as he does not meet the criteria for total occupational and social impairment.

The Veteran's PTSD has resulted in total occupational and social impairment throughout the entire rating period from December 15, 2005. As a result of this, his claim for an increased disability rating is granted.

The Veteran's PTSD is not manifested by symptomatology resulting in social and occupational impairment with reduced reliability and productivity, thus the claim for an initial rating in excess of 30 percent for PTSD has been denied.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's PTSD is service-connected based on a current diagnosis and credible supporting evidence of in-service stressors.