PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) Board decisions

The Veteran's PTSD symptoms have most nearly approximated occupational and social impairment with deficiencies in most areas throughout the appeal period, warranting a 70 percent rating.

The Veteran's appeal was denied as the evidence did not meet the criteria for a rating in excess of 50 percent prior to November 19, 2008 and in excess of 70 percent thereafter until August 17, 2009 for PTSD.

The Veteran's appeal regarding an increased rating for PTSD with depressive disorder and dysthymia has been dismissed as the appellant wishes to withdraw his claim.

The Board has granted the Veteran's service connection claim for PTSD, finding that his fear of hostile military or terrorist activity during his service in Beirut, Lebanon is sufficient to establish a stressor. The other issues on appeal remain pending.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's PTSD is related to a sexual assault he experienced during service, and thus grants service connection for PTSD.

The Board has determined that the Veteran does have a psychiatric disability, specifically PTSD and Major Depression. The claim is granted as new evidence supports reopening of the claim.

The Board granted a 50 percent disability rating for the appellant's service-connected PTSD, effective from April 2010. The claim is now seeking an evaluation in excess of this initial grant.

The Veteran does not have an acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD, due to disease or injury which was incurred in or aggravated by service.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for PTSD, chronic musculotendon tightness in the low back and right groin, a right ankle disability, a left ankle disability, and hallux limitus of the left foot have been denied as there is no current diagnosis of these conditions. The Veteran has not provided evidence that his current disabilities are related to service.

The Board has determined that additional development is necessary prior to the adjudication of these claims due to the need for a VA examination in order to assess the Veteran's claimed conditions and determine their relationship to his service.

The Veteran's PTSD was rated at 50 percent effective August 23, 2007. The appeal for higher ratings and earlier effective dates is denied.

The Veteran's claim for a total disability rating based on individual unemployability due to service-connected PTSD has been granted. The remaining issues of increased rating and temporary total evaluations are being remanded.

The Veteran withdrew his appeal for the claims of service connection for type 2 diabetes mellitus, residuals of a stroke, and prostate cancer prior to the Board's decision.

The Veteran's PTSD is currently rated at 70 percent, but the Board denied a higher rating. The issue of service connection for tinnitus was granted, while service connection for hepatitis C and degenerative joint disease were not addressed.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded due to the need for a hearing before the Board of Veterans' Appeals.

The Veteran's PTSD with major depressive disorder results in occupational and social impairment, warranting a 50 percent disability rating.

The Board has remanded the case for additional development, including obtaining SSA records and VA treatment records. A psychiatric examination is also required to determine the etiology of any current psychiatric disorders found.

The Veteran died without having been shown to have had a psychiatric disability, including PTSD and a nervous disorder, from the date of his claim until his death. Therefore, he was not entitled to accrued benefits for service connection for such disabilities.

The Veteran's claim of service connection for type 2 diabetes mellitus, residuals of a stroke, prostate cancer, and an acquired psychiatric disorder including posttraumatic stress disorder will be the subject of a separate decision. The appeal is currently remanded due to missing records and lack of verification of reserve component service.

The Board found that the Veteran's claimed PTSD is not due to service and is not related to any incidence of service, thus denying his claim for service connection.