PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) Board decisions

The Board has granted service connection for PTSD, finding that the Veteran's current psychiatric disabilities are due to stressors experienced during his military service.

The Veteran's PTSD symptoms result in occupational and social impairment with reduced reliability and productivity, but not to the extent that would warrant a higher rating. The Board finds his symptoms do not meet the criteria for a 70 percent disability rating.

The Veteran's PTSD symptoms improved with medication, leading to a 30 percent evaluation from February 28, 2007 through August 23, 2007. From August 24, 2007 onwards, the rating was adjusted based on continued improvement and subsequent recurrence of symptoms.

The Veteran seeks service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including anxiety and PTSD. The Board has determined that a VA examination is needed to determine the nature and etiology of any current acquired psychiatric disorder other than PTSD.

The Veteran is seeking service connection for a chronic acquired psychiatric disorder, which may include PTSD. The Board has remanded the case due to the need for additional development and examination.

The Veteran's PTSD is currently rated at 30 percent, reflecting occupational and social impairment with deficiencies in most areas.

The Board has remanded the case due to incomplete records and the need for further development of evidence related to the Veteran's claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disability.

The Board has remanded the case due to the need for further development, including obtaining VA medical records and a PTSD examination. The Veteran's claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder remains under consideration.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient evidence and need for further examination. The Veteran's claim of service connection for a psychiatric disorder, including PTSD, is pending.

The Board has granted a waiver of recovery for the overpayment of pension debt, finding no fault on VA's part and that repayment would create undue hardship.

The Veteran's sole current service-connected disability is bilateral plantar warts, rated at 50 percent disabling. The Board finds that this condition alone does not preclude him from securing and following substantially gainful employment.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's diagnosed PTSD is related to his military service and grants service connection for this condition.

The Veteran's service-connected PTSD is found to have contributed substantially or materially to his cause of death from a cerebrovascular accident, which was caused by chronic coronary artery disease.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disability and found that his current psychological problems are not related to his military service. The reduction of his bilateral knee disability rating from 20 percent to 10 percent was proper.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's PTSD and bipolar disorder are related to his active duty service, including his experiences during the Gulf War.

The Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorders, including PTSD due to MST and MDD secondary to PTSD, have been confirmed and are service-connected.

The Veteran's service-connected PTSD results in occupational and social impairment with reduced reliability and productivity, warranting a 50 percent disability rating.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded to the RO for a hearing before the Board.

The Veteran's service-connected PTSD is currently rated at 70 percent, effective January 20, 2006.

The Veteran's PTSD is currently rated at 70 percent, but the Board finds that he meets the criteria for a TDIU rating due to his service-connected disabilities. However, there is no medical evidence specifically addressing the impact of his irritable bowel syndrome on his employability.