PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) Board decisions

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded due to incomplete consideration of evidence and the need for new VA examinations.

The Board found that the Veteran's posttraumatic stress disorder was not incurred in or aggravated by active military service, and his preexisting psychiatric disorder did not undergo a clinically identifiable permanent increase in severity during service. The chronic sleep disorder is also not shown to have been present in service.

The Veteran's PTSD prior to June 20, 2006 did not meet the criteria for a rating in excess of 30 percent. From March 9, 2006 (but not earlier), his PTSD warranted a 70 percent disability rating.

The Board has remanded the case for additional development, including an updated VA psychiatric examination to determine the current severity of the Veteran's PTSD and whether he is unable to secure or maintain substantially gainful employment due to his service-connected disability. The issue of entitlement to a TDIU will be adjudicated in conjunction with the increased rating claim.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's claimed stressors are not supported by credible evidence and therefore, his PTSD is not related to service.

The Veteran's claim for special monthly compensation at the housebound rate is granted, effective September 21, 2009. The criteria are met due to his service-connected disabilities including PTSD, diabetes mellitus, peripheral neuropathy of all four extremities, and visual field defect.

The Veteran withdrew his appeal for an increased evaluation in excess of 50 percent for his service-connected PTSD disability.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for PTSD was denied by the Board in November 2005 and August 2010 decisions. The case is being remanded to the RO for further development, including obtaining additional evidence and scheduling a VA psychiatric examination.

The Board has granted service connection for PTSD and a vestibular disorder, finding that the Veteran's current conditions are related to his military service.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to insufficient verification of in-service stressors and the need for a VA examination to determine if the Veteran has current psychiatric disabilities related to his military service.

The Board has determined that the Veteran does not have a current diagnosis of hepatitis C or an acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD. The claim for service connection is denied.

The Board found no credible supporting evidence that any of the Veteran's claimed in-service stressors occurred, and thus denied his claim for service connection for PTSD.

The Board has remanded the case to the Department of Veterans Affairs Regional Office for further action, including scheduling a videoconference hearing before the Board.

The Veteran's PTSD has resulted in occupational and social impairment with deficiency in most areas, including work, family relations, and mood, due to symptoms including suicidal ideation, difficulty in adapting to settings outside the home, and inability to establish effective relationships. The RO granted a disability rating of 50 percent for PTSD.

The Veteran's PTSD was characterized by symptoms such as intrusive memories, flashbacks, mood swings, anxiety, depression, and difficulty with concentration. The VA examiner found the Veteran had reduced reliability and productivity due to her PTSD symptoms.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for PTSD is being remanded due to the need for further development, including verification of stressors and a VA psychiatric examination.

The Veteran is unable to find or maintain substantially gainful employment due to his service-connected disabilities, with the exception of October 12, 2010 when he received a 100% rating. The issue is now moot after that date.

The Board has granted a 30 percent rating for PTSD prior to April 12, 2010 and denied any higher ratings. The Veteran's symptoms have been consistent with those that warrant a 30 percent rating.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded due to the need for additional development, including obtaining SSA records and military police records. If a verified stressor of assault in service is found, the Veteran will be scheduled for a VA examination to determine if PTSD is causally related to his military service.