PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) Board decisions

The Board found that the Veteran's PTSD did not meet or approximate the criteria for a rating in excess of 30 percent, as his symptoms were less severe than those required for a higher rating.

The Board has determined that additional development is needed to verify the Veteran's reported stressors and to obtain relevant medical records. The case will be returned for further action.

The Board has granted service connection for hypertension secondary to the Veteran's service-connected diabetes mellitus, type 2. The initial rating for PTSD remains at 30 percent.

The Veteran's PTSD has been manifested by occupational and social impairment with reduced reliability and productivity, warranting a 50 percent rating. The effective date for service connection of PTSD is set at September 5, 2007.

The Veteran's appeal is remanded due to the need for a VA examination to assess the current severity of his service-connected PTSD, and to obtain additional medical records from private providers.

The Veteran's PTSD is rated at 70 percent disabling, meeting the schedular percentage criteria for a TDIU (Total Disability Rating Based on Individual Unemployability).

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded due to the need for further evidentiary development, including obtaining evidence from Social Security Administration and a VA examination.

The Veteran does not have a current diagnosis of PTSD and therefore, service connection for PTSD is denied.

The Board finds that the Veteran is likely to have PTSD due to stressors experienced during service in Iraq, and grants service connection for this condition.

The Veteran's PTSD causes occupational and social impairment with occasional decrease in work efficiency and intermittent periods of inability to perform tasks, but does not meet the criteria for a higher rating.

The Board has reopened the claim for service connection for bilateral hearing loss and found that new and material evidence has been received. The Veteran's current PTSD disability is rated at 30 percent, but a higher evaluation may be warranted based on his symptoms.

The Veteran's PTSD is currently rated at 30 percent, reflecting occupational and social impairment with reduced reliability and productivity. The claim for a higher rating was denied.

The Board has granted service connection for a back disability and an acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD, anxiety disorder, and major depressive disorder. The claim for increased rating for residuals of fractures of both mandibles is addressed in the REMAND portion.

The Veteran's PTSD has been rated at 10 percent, effective October 6, 2008. The VA examiner found the Veteran to be mildly impaired in social and occupational functioning due to inadequate sleep.

The Board has reopened the Veteran's claim of service connection for PTSD and major depressive disorder due to new evidence submitted since the last denial. The case is now remanded for further examination and opinion regarding the etiology of these conditions.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including posttraumatic stress disorder, diabetes mellitus, peripheral neuropathy of the upper and lower extremities, onychomycosis of the right foot, and coronary artery disease, have rendered him unable to obtain and maintain gainful employment since July 10, 2007.

The Board has expanded the Veteran's claim to include Major Depressive Disorder and is remanding it for further development, including a VA examination to determine if PTSD is related to his service.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded due to the need for additional medical records and a new VA examination.

The Board has remanded the case for further proceedings due to issues with VA's duty to assist and incomplete SSA records. The Veteran's claim will be re-adjudicated after these actions.

The Veteran's appeal for increased ratings for PTSD was dismissed due to his withdrawal of the appeal.