PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) Board decisions

The Board has reopened the appellant's claim for service connection for the cause of the Veteran's death due to new and material evidence. However, additional development is needed before a final decision can be made.

The Veteran's appeal has been withdrawn as to his right knee disorder, left knee disorder, hearing loss, multiple arthralgias (joint pain), and carpal tunnel syndrome.

The Veteran's appeal has been withdrawn, and the case is dismissed.

The Veteran's claim for an increased evaluation for PTSD with depressive disorder is being remanded due to the need for additional evidence and a VA examination.

The Veteran's claim to reopen his previously denied service connection for PTSD is pending. The RO has obtained VA medical records from the Jefferson Barracks VA Medical Center, but not from the St. Louis Vet Center. The case must be remanded to attempt to obtain these records.

The Veteran's PTSD has been productive of symptoms including depressed mood, anxiety, suspiciousness, chronic sleep impairment, mild memory loss, and occasional but not frequent panic attacks. The Board finds that the criteria for a 30 percent rating have been more nearly approximated throughout the entire initial rating period on appeal.

The Board found no evidence of a chronic psychiatric disability, including PTSD, during service and concluded that the Veteran did not experience continuous symptoms following separation. Therefore, service connection for PTSD was denied.

The Veteran's PTSD symptoms, including flashbacks, nightmares, and social isolation, resulted in occupational and social impairment with deficiencies in most areas from July 30, 2007 to October 5, 2009. The Board granted a 70 percent disability rating for this period.

The Board has remanded the case due to the need for additional development, including obtaining records from SSA and VA medical centers.

The Board has remanded the case due to issues related to verifying temporary duty at Takhli Air Force Base, Thailand and obtaining treatment records. The Veteran's claim for PTSD will be reviewed under the current provisions of 38 C.F.R. § 3.304(f)(3).

The Veteran's death was not caused by a service-connected disability, and he did not have a permanent and total service-connected disability at the time of his death. The appellant is therefore not eligible for Dependents' Educational Assistance (DEA) benefits.

The Veteran's PTSD was found to be manifested by occupational and social impairment with deficiencies in most areas, warranting a 70 percent disability rating from November 21, 2003.

The Board has remanded the case for additional development, including obtaining VA treatment records and scheduling examinations to assess the Veteran's PTSD, radiculopathy of the left lower extremity, and whether his service-connected disabilities render him unemployable.

The Board has remanded the case for further development and consideration, including a medical opinion to reconcile conflicting diagnoses of PTSD. The Veteran's claim remains in a pending state.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities are of such severity so as to preclude substantially gainful employment, and the Board grants a TDIU rating.

The Veteran's PTSD is found to be service-connected due to a sexual assault during her military service, with all doubts resolved in her favor.

The Veteran's PTSD has been rated at 70 percent since January 14, 1999, and the Board finds that a higher rating is warranted.

The Veteran's PTSD has been granted and currently rated at 50 percent, effective October 12, 2005.

The Veteran's service-connected PTSD is manifested by occupational and social impairment with deficiencies in most areas, but not by total occupational and social impairment. The Board finds that the criteria for a 70 percent evaluation have been met.

The Veteran's service-connected PTSD with secondary generalized anxiety disorder has been rated at 30 percent since April 2, 2004. The disability is characterized by occasional decrease in work efficiency and intermittent periods of inability to perform occupational tasks.