PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) Board decisions

The Veteran has withdrawn his appeal, thus the case is dismissed.

The Veteran's PTSD has been manifested by occupational and social impairment, with deficiencies in most areas such as work, family relations, thinking, and mood. The Board finds that these symptoms warrant a 70 percent disability rating for PTSD.

The Board found that the Veteran did not have hypertension during service or within one year thereafter, and there is no evidence of a current disability related to his military service. Service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder was also denied.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development, including obtaining complete treatment records from the Reno Vet Center and a VA examination to assess his PTSD symptoms and their impact on employment.

The Veteran's PTSD is granted as service connected due to a verified in-service stressor.

The Board found that the Veteran does not have an acquired psychiatric disorder, to include PTSD attributable to service. Additionally, a right upper extremity injury was acute and resolved without residuals prior to separation.

The Veteran's appeal of service connection for PTSD was withdrawn prior to the Board's decision.,The claim of reopening and granting service connection for bilateral hearing loss has been granted.

The Veteran's appeal is remanded for additional development, including obtaining VA and SSA records, scheduling a VA examination, and notifying the Veteran of the consequences of failing to report for an examination.

The Veteran's PTSD has been productive of occupational and social impairment with reduced reliability and productivity, warranting a 50 percent rating.

The Board has determined that the Veteran did not have a confirmed in-service stressor for PTSD, and therefore service connection is denied.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for an initial rating in excess of 50 percent for PTSD, to include on an extra-schedular basis pursuant to 38 C.F.R. § 3.321(b). The matter is being remanded for further development and consideration.

The Board has remanded the case for further development, including obtaining additional evidence and affording the Appellant a VA psychiatric examination to determine if his current psychiatric disorder is related to his experience in the Florida Army National Guard during qualifying active duty for training.

The Board found that the Veteran's claimed psychiatric disabilities, including PTSD and depression, were not incurred in service or due to an incident therein. The claim was reopened based on new evidence but denied.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities rendered him unable to secure or follow a substantially gainful occupation prior to April 12, 2006. His TDIU claim is granted for this period.

The Board has remanded the case due to inadequate consideration of the Veteran's lay statements regarding his PTSD symptoms, particularly his suicidal ideations. The Veteran is seeking an increased evaluation for his PTSD.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development, including adjudicating the issue of service connection for psychiatric disability other than PTSD. The initial rating claim for PTSD remains on hold.

The Veteran's PTSD was found to have been incurred in service, and the other claims for service connection were granted.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for various psychiatric disabilities, including PTSD, is being remanded due to the need for further development and examination.

The Board found that the June 2000 rating decision denying SMC based on need for regular A&A did not involve CUE, and thus no earlier effective date is assignable.

The Veteran's sleep apnea was not service-connected, but his PTSD and depression were granted a 30% rating. The low back strain and headaches received increased ratings, with the headaches receiving a 50% rating after October 23, 2008. A total rating based on individual unemployability was granted prior to September 8, 2008.