PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) Board decisions

The Board has determined that the Veteran's PTSD is related to his service in Vietnam, and thus grants entitlement to service connection for PTSD. The hearing loss and tinnitus claims are remanded as the VA examination report did not comply with the requirements of the remand.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for PTSD and other psychiatric disorders were denied as the evidence did not support a diagnosis of PTSD, and there was no credible evidence linking his current symptoms to service.

The Board has ordered the VA to obtain the Veteran's service treatment records for his periods of active duty and ACDUTRA service with the Marine Corps Reserves. The case is REMANDED for these records to be obtained.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including PTSD with alcohol dependency and a residual shell fragment wound of muscle group VII, do not preclude him from obtaining or maintaining substantially gainful employment consistent with his education and occupational background.

The Board has determined that a VA examination is necessary to assess the Veteran's PTSD and RSD, as well as obtain updated treatment records. The Veteran's claim for service connection for PTSD will be remanded due to the need for an opinion regarding whether his claimed stressor meets the criteria for a diagnosis of PTSD under the revised regulations. His claim for increased rating for RSD is also remanded.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for PTSD is being remanded due to the need for a VA examination and further development of the record.

The Board has determined that a VA psychiatric examination is necessary to determine if the Veteran's current acquired psychiatric disorders, including PTSD and depression, are related to active duty service. The claim will be remanded for this purpose.

The Veteran does not have an acquired psychiatric disability that is etiologically related to his active service and a psychosis was not present within a year of the Veteran's separation from active service.

The Veteran's PTSD has been manifested primarily by symptoms of depression, intrusive thoughts, nightmares, sleeplessness, irritability, and difficulty in establishing effective work and social relationships. These symptoms demonstrate occupational and social impairment with reduced reliability and productivity.

The Veteran's PTSD is currently rated at 70 percent disabling, effective December 28, 2009. The rating reflects the severity of his symptoms such as depression, irritability, anxiety, and impaired sleep without more severe manifestations.

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The Veteran seeks service connection for an acquired psychiatric disability, including bipolar disorder, depression, and PTSD. The Board has remanded the case due to incomplete personnel records and the need for a VA examination to determine if her current psychiatric disabilities are related to service.

The Veteran's PTSD was rated at 70% effective May 1, 2007, based on the most recent VA examination.

The Veteran's PTSD resulted in occupational and social impairment with reduced reliability and productivity, warranting a 30 percent disability rating. From May 1, 2008 to May 21, 2008, the Veteran had suicidal ideation resulting in occupational and social impairment with deficiencies in most areas, warranting a 70 percent disability rating. Since May 22, 2008, PTSD resulted in transient and mild symptoms and decreased efficiency during periods of significant stress, warranting a 30 percent disability rating.

The Veteran's traumatic arthritis of the left knee is found to be service-connected due to a shrapnel wound. The issue of service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder (to include PTSD and depression) has been withdrawn by the Veteran.

The Board finds that the Veteran's PTSD was aggravated by her experiences on active service, meeting the criteria for service connection.

The Veteran's service-connected PTSD was rated at 70 percent prior to July 24, 2002 and is sufficient for a TDIU rating.

The Board has granted service connection for PTSD and the Veteran's claim for an undiagnosed illness as the result of service in the Southwest Asia theater of operations is withdrawn.

The Veteran's service-connected PTSD prior to May 26, 2010 was manifested by reduced reliability and productivity due to symptoms such as flattened affect, panic attacks more than once a week, difficulty understanding complex commands, impairment of short-term memory, impaired judgment, disturbances of motivation and mood, and difficulties in establishing effective work and social relationships. The Veteran received a 50% evaluation for this period.

The Veteran's PTSD has resulted in difficulties with his work and family life, but not to the extent that would warrant a higher rating. The symptoms have remained relatively stable over time.