PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) Board decisions

The Veteran's service-connected PTSD was initially rated at 50 percent prior to June 4, 2007. The symptoms did not meet the criteria for a higher rating as they primarily involved reduced reliability and productivity in work and social relationships.

The Veteran's appeal is remanded due to the need for a VA examination and updated medical records, as well as consideration of whether staged ratings and/or an extraschedular evaluation are warranted.

The Veteran's PTSD did not meet the criteria for a 100 percent rating prior to March 30, 2007. The Veteran was employed full-time at that time and there is no evidence indicating that his PTSD symptoms resulted in termination.

The Veteran's PTSD is currently rated at 30 percent disabling, and the effective date for service connection remains January 23, 2008.

The Board denied the Veteran's request to reopen his claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD. The evidence submitted did not raise a reasonable possibility of substantiating the claim.

The Veteran's PTSD has been characterized by symptoms such as nightmares, intrusive thoughts, social avoidance, hyperarousal, hypervigilance, depressed mood, impaired memory, difficulty sleeping, restricted affect, and poor judgment. For the entire initial rating period, these symptoms have not met the criteria for a higher disability rating.

The Board has remanded the case for further development, including verification of in-service stressors and a VA examination to address the etiology of the Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorder.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims of entitlement to an evaluation in excess of 50 percent for PTSD and entitlement to a TDIU.

The Veteran's appeal for a TDIU is being remanded due to the need to obtain additional medical records from Social Security Administration (SSA).

The Board has granted the Veteran's claim of service connection for PTSD, finding that his current diagnosis is linked to an in-service sexual assault. The appeal was reopened based on new evidence.

The Veteran's PTSD has been rated at 30 percent since October 15, 2004. From December 17, 2009, the rating was increased to 50 percent. The Veteran is also entitled to a TDIU due to his service-connected disabilities.

The Board has granted service connection for Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) and Major Depressive Disorder, finding that the evidence is in relative equipoise regarding these conditions. The Veteran's lay testimony was considered along with medical opinions.

The Board has determined that a remand is necessary due to the need for additional medical examination and development of records. The Veteran's claim for service connection for PTSD will be reconsidered based on the new evidence.

The Board has remanded the case for further development to determine if the Veteran's service-connected disabilities render him unemployable on an extraschedular basis.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for PTSD was denied as there is no medical evidence establishing a direct relationship between his current PTSD and his military service.

The Board has determined that the Veteran currently has PTSD caused by his military service, and this claim is granted.

The Veteran does not have a diagnosed psychiatric disability, including PTSD and/or schizoaffective disorder, that was incurred in or aggravated by military service.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's chronic PTSD is incurred in active service and grants his claim for service connection.

The Veteran's claim for increased ratings for PTSD and TDIU is being remanded due to the need for an SOC on the PTSD rating issue.

The Veteran's appeal is remanded for additional development of his PTSD claim, including obtaining VA and private medical records, clarification on SSA benefits, and a VA examination.