PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) Board decisions

The Veteran's unauthorized medical expenses incurred at John Muir Medical Center on November 5th and 6th, 2008 were denied as the treatment was not for an emergent disability.

The Veteran's PTSD was manifested by intermittent complaints of depression, anxiety, and irritability. There were no significant impairments in work or social functioning that would warrant a higher rating.

The Board has dismissed the appeal due to the appellant's withdrawal of his appeal.

The Veteran's PTSD has been rated at 10 percent since March 3, 1999. The appeal is for higher ratings.

The Board has remanded the case for further proceedings due to issues related to verifying service stressors and determining if PTSD is related to fear of hostile military or terrorist activity.

The Veteran's PTSD was initially evaluated at a 50 percent rating prior to December 27, 2007. Beginning December 27, 2007, the evaluation increased to 70 percent.

The Veteran's claim for an increased rating for PTSD was granted, with a 50% disability rating effective November 24, 2003. The claim for TDIU was denied.

The Veteran's appeal has been withdrawn by his authorized representative prior to the Board issuing a decision.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including PTSD and gunshot wounds to the chest and shoulder, do not render him unable to secure or follow a substantially gainful occupation.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorders, including PTSD, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, and schizoaffective disorder, are related to his military service. The claim is granted.

The Board has previously granted TDIU on a schedular basis for the period from July 23, 2008, forward. The current appeal is about entitlement to TDIU prior to that date.

The Veteran's PTSD was granted service connection as it is related to his fear of hostile military or terrorist activity during service. Service connection for Hepatitis C and Residual Scar of the Left Palm are pending due to lack of evidence.

PTSD was granted with a rating of 50 percent effective April 15, 2005.,GERD remains at a 10 percent rating and no new effective date has been assigned.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's PTSD is related to his combat experiences in Afghanistan and grants service connection for PTSD.

The Veteran's posttraumatic stress disorder with major depression is currently rated at 70 percent, the maximum schedular rating available. The claim for service connection for tinnitus has been granted.

The Veteran's service connection claim for PTSD is granted as the Board finds that his PTSD is related to his in-service stressors, including witnessing dead bodies and traveling down the 'Highway of Death.'

The Board is remanding the case to obtain additional information and evidence, including a VA examination, in order to determine if the Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorders are related to his military service. The issue will be reconsidered after all available evidence has been considered.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded due to the need for additional development, including obtaining Social Security Administration records and potentially scheduling a VA examination if SSA records indicate a causal relationship between current PTSD and claimed stressors.

The Veteran's PTSD has been rated at 70 percent since the October 2008 rating decision, reflecting significant occupational and social impairment.

The Veteran does not have a valid clinical diagnosis of PTSD, either presently or at any time during the pendency of this claim. A chronic psychiatric disability did not have its onset during active military service.