PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) Board decisions

The Board has remanded the case for a VA examination to determine if the Veteran currently has PTSD related to his service and whether any other acquired psychiatric disorders are related to service. The Veteran's claims will be reconsidered based on the new evidence.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development, including obtaining medical records and scheduling a VA psychiatric examination to determine if he has PTSD.

The Veteran's appeal is remanded due to inconsistencies in the medical history provided and the need for a new VA psychiatric examination. The RO should also adjudicate the inferred claims for service connection for major depressive disorder with psychotic features and panic disorder.

The Board has remanded the case for further development, including obtaining additional medical records and verifying the Veteran's reported stressors. The Veteran is also scheduled for VA examinations to determine the nature, extent, and etiology of his claimed left knee disability and psychiatric disorder.

The Veteran's PTSD has been rated at 50 percent since the effective date of service connection, reflecting significant occupational and social impairment but not total occupational and social impairment.

The Board found that the Veteran does not meet the diagnostic criteria for a diagnosis of PTSD and denied his claim for service connection for PTSD. The case regarding an increased rating for the scar was also addressed, but as it is related to another issue on appeal, it is referred back to the RO.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including major depressive disorder, general anxiety disorder, and posttraumatic stress disorder, is being remanded due to the need for a new VA examination to determine the etiology of his current psychiatric conditions. The case also requires verification of in-service stressors related to PTSD.

The Veteran's claim for a total rating based on unemployability due to service-connected disabilities is being remanded for additional development, including obtaining information from his most recent employer and scheduling VA examinations.

The Veteran's claims for service connection are being remanded due to outstanding VA treatment records and the need for additional examinations.

The Veteran's PTSD is evaluated at a 30 percent rating, reflecting occupational and social impairment with reduced reliability and productivity.

The Veteran's claim for a higher disability rating for PTSD was denied, while his TDIU claim was granted. The low back disorder issue is considered 'unknown' as it does not appear to be part of the appeal.

The Veteran's PTSD has been rated as 30 percent disabling, but the evidence shows that his symptoms warrant a higher rating of 50 percent.

The Veteran's appeal is remanded for a new VA examination to assess the severity of his service-connected PTSD and for consideration of entitlement to a higher disability rating. Additionally, TDIU will be considered as part of this claim.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for further development, including obtaining SSA records and a VA psychiatric examination.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's psychiatric disorders, including PTSD, depression, and schizoaffective disorder, are service-connected. The sleep disorder is also found to be related to his service-connected psychiatric disability.

The Veteran's PTSD has resulted in occasional decrease in work efficiency and intermittent periods of inability to perform occupational tasks, warranting a 30 percent disability rating.

The Veteran's PTSD was rated at 50 percent prior to April 19, 2004 and increased to 70 percent effective April 19, 2004.

The Board has determined that a VA examination is needed to determine if the Veteran's current psychiatric disorders are related to his service or any incident therein, including fear of hostile military activity. The case will be remanded for this purpose.

The Veteran's claim for a total disability rating based on individual unemployability due to service-connected disabilities was denied as his combined percentage of service-connected disabilities is less than 70% and he does not meet the threshold requirements for TDIU.

The Veteran's claims for PTSD and sinus condition were denied as there is no evidence of a current disability or in-service incurrence.