PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) Board decisions

The Veteran's initial claim for an increased rating for PTSD was denied, and his TDIU claim was also denied. The RO assigned a 50% disability rating for PTSD effective September 27, 2007.

The Veteran's PTSD with depression is currently rated at 30 percent, effective September 8, 2005. The Board finds that a higher rating of 50 percent is warranted for the period prior to September 8, 2005.

The Veteran's claims for service connection are being remanded due to the need for additional development, including obtaining medical records and conducting VA examinations.

The Veteran's PTSD is currently rated at 30 percent, effective from March 1, 2005.

The Board denied service connection for PTSD in May 2010, finding that the correct facts were not before them and that they correctly applied the relevant laws and regulations. The Veteran's motion for revision of this decision was denied.

The Veteran's PTSD has been rated at 70 percent since September 11, 2007, reflecting significant occupational and social impairment.

The Board has remanded the case for further action by the originating agency, including scheduling a Video Conference hearing before a Veterans Law Judge of the Board.

The Board has denied all claims and appeals, except for the earlier effective date for service connection for PTSD. The claim is denied as there is no evidence of a claim prior to October 27, 2006.

The Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD and major depression, is found to be related to his service. Service connection for these conditions is granted.

The Veteran's claim for an earlier effective date for PTSD was denied, but his claim to reopen a low back disability claim was granted. The decision is mixed as the PTSD claim was granted and the low back disability claim was reopened.

The Board has granted service connection for PTSD, finding that the Veteran experienced stressors related to rocket attacks during his service in Vietnam. The diagnosis of PTSD is supported by credible supporting evidence and a VA psychologist's opinion.

The Veteran's PTSD was rated at 30 percent from December 12, 2006 through March 4, 2007 and increased to 50 percent effective May 1, 2007.

The Board has granted a 50 percent rating for the Veteran's service-connected PTSD, effective since February 16, 2009. The current evidence does not show any exceptional disability picture that would render the available schedular evaluation inadequate.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development, including VA examinations and a review of his claims file to determine the current severity of his knee disabilities, right knee scar, PTSD, and ability to work. The case will be returned to the Board for further appellate review if necessary.

The Veteran's claim for an increased rating for his PTSD is being remanded due to the need for a new VA examination and consideration of any outstanding VA medical records.

The Veteran seeks service connection for a psychiatric disorder to include PTSD. The Board has accepted that the Veteran was exposed to combat conditions during his service in Vietnam, including exposure to enemy fire and wounded soldiers. A VA examination is needed to determine if these stressors are sufficient to support a diagnosis of PTSD and whether the diagnosed condition is related to service.

The Veteran's appeal includes claims for an initial rating in excess of 70 percent for PTSD and a TDIU due to service-connected PTSD prior to August 26, 2009. The Board has determined that further development is needed before these claims can be adjudicated.

The Veteran is seeking TDIU based on his service-connected disabilities. The Board has referred the claim to the RO for development, including obtaining updated VA treatment records and arranging for a VA examination to determine if the Veteran's service-connected conditions render him unable to secure or follow a substantially gainful occupation.

The Board has reopened the claim of service connection for an acquired psychiatric disability, variously diagnosed as PTSD, schizophrenia, paranoid type, also claimed as a nervous condition/depression. The Veteran submitted new and material evidence in December 2008 supporting his claim.

The Board has reopened the Veteran's claim for service connection for a psychiatric disorder, including major depressive disorder and PTSD. The underlying issue of whether there is a current diagnosis of PTSD will be addressed on its merits.