PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) Board decisions

The Board has remanded the case for additional development, including obtaining VA treatment records and any relevant private health care providers' records. The Veteran's claim for a higher PTSD disability rating remains pending.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for scheduling a hearing before the Board of Veterans' Appeals. The issues are related to service connection and increased rating for PTSD and interstitial lung disease.

The Veteran's PTSD, Depression, and Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder have been granted initial evaluations of 50%, 30%, and 70% respectively prior to April 14, 2009. Since then, the evaluations for PTSD and Depression have been increased to 70%. The Veteran's OCD has also been rated at 70% since April 14, 2009.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, to include depression, alcoholism and PTSD, is being remanded due to the need to verify in-service stressors and obtain updated VA mental health examination.

The Veteran's PTSD was initially evaluated as 30 percent disabling prior to November 27, 2007. The evaluation remained at 30 percent after the initial grant of service connection.

The Board found that the Veteran does not have a current diagnosis of PTSD, and his symptoms did not meet the criteria for a diagnosis of PTSD. The Veteran's bilateral hearing loss disability, headache disorder, and diabetes mellitus were also denied as there was no credible evidence to support their service connection.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for PTSD is granted as he has a verified in-service stressor and current diagnosis of PTSD.

The Veteran's representative has withdrawn the appeal regarding his claim for an increased rating for PTSD.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's PTSD is service-connected, as it was incurred during his active military service.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for PTSD was denied because there is no credible evidence that an in-service stressor occurred, and the Veteran did not provide information to verify his claimed stressors.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's PTSD warrants a 70 percent rating, reflecting significant occupational and social impairment. The claim for TDIU is also granted.

The Board has remanded the case for further development due to a retired VLJ, and the Veteran requested a hearing before a current VLJ at the RO.

The Veteran's appeal is remanded for additional examinations and development of his TDIU claim, including consideration of all service-connected disabilities on employability.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for PTSD is granted as his diagnosis of PTSD is related to his in-service stressors, which include fear of hostile military activity during his tour in Vietnam.

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

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

The Veteran's claim for service connection for Posttraumatic Stress Disorder was reopened and granted. The effective date of the award remains pending.

The Veteran's PTSD is currently manifested by sleep disturbances, nightmares, irritability, angry outbursts, exaggerated startle response, suicidal ideation, hypervigilance, and depression, causing moderate social and occupational impairment. The Veteran does not have a current diagnosis of diabetic retinopathy.

The Board has determined that the Veteran does not have PTSD or an acquired psychiatric disorder related to service, and thus denied the claim for service connection.

The Veteran's claim for an initial disability rating higher than 50 percent for PTSD is being remanded due to the need for a new VA examination and consideration of his employment status.