PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) Board decisions

The Board found that the Veteran did not meet all criteria for a diagnosis of PTSD and denied service connection for this condition. The claim for memory loss was also denied as it is considered part of his already service-connected anxiety disorder.

The Veteran's PTSD is rated at a 50 percent disability evaluation, which meets the criteria for reduced reliability and productivity in social functioning. The Veteran has not met the requirements for a higher rating.

The Board has remanded the case for further development, including issuance of a Statement of the Case and VA examinations. The Veteran's claims for service connection are pending.

The Veteran's PTSD did not meet the criteria for a disability rating in excess of 30 percent prior to August 11, 2010, and in excess of 50 percent thereafter.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded to obtain missing medical records and for new VA examinations. The claims will be readjudicated based on the additional evidence.

The Veteran's unauthorized medical expenses for hospitalization and treatment at Manatee Memorial Hospital were reimbursed as the services were rendered in a medical emergency of such nature that delay would have been hazardous to health, and VA facilities were not feasibly available.

The Veteran's PTSD was granted a 100 percent disability rating effective February 6, 2004. Prior to this date, the Veteran's service-connected PTSD did not prevent him from securing and following substantially gainful employment.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for further development and examination to determine the current severity of his PTSD and its impact on his employability.

The Veteran's appeal for higher schedular evaluations for tinnitus and PTSD as well as a TDIU was denied. The maximum schedular rating of 10 percent for tinnitus has been assigned, which is the highest available under VA regulations.

The Board has remanded the case for further development and medical inquiry due to new evidence indicating a current diagnosis of PTSD, but the claim remains denied as there is no direct service connection established.

The Board has granted entitlement to service connection for a chronic acquired psychiatric disorder, namely PTSD. The Veteran's consistent reports of experiences during his active service have been considered, and the Board finds that these experiences are sufficient to establish service connection.

The Veteran's claims for PTSD and a neck disability have been remanded due to the need to seek SSA records, provide corrective VCAA notice, and consider revised regulations regarding service connection for PTSD.

The Veteran requested to withdraw his appeal for service connection of a left knee disability and a higher initial disability evaluation for PTSD. The Board has dismissed the appeal as a result.

The Veteran's service-connected PTSD and depressive disorder are currently rated at 30 percent, which is the maximum schedular rating available for these conditions.

The Veteran's service connection claim for PTSD is granted as the diagnosed condition is related to his in-service stressor, which occurred during his active duty.

The Veteran's claim for a rating in excess of 20 percent from March 3, 2005 to November 22, 2005, and in excess of 10 percent beginning February 1, 2006, for osteoarthritis of the left knee was denied.

The Board has remanded the case for further development and examination to determine if the Veteran's posttraumatic stress disorder is related to in-service stressors or any other psychiatric condition.

The Board found that the Veteran experienced or witnessed traumatic events in Vietnam, which led to PTSD. The claim for service connection was granted.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for a psychiatric disorder, including PTSD, depression, anxiety, and nightmares is granted due to the occurrence of a stressor during his military service. The Board resolves all reasonable doubt in favor of the Veteran.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for PTSD and residuals of cold weather injuries to both lower extremities, finding no current disability and insufficient evidence to reopen the claims.