PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) Board decisions

The Veteran's service-connected PTSD has been manifested by mild to moderate symptoms which result in occasional decreases in work efficiency and ability to perform occupational tasks only during periods of significant stress. The current rating is 50 percent, as the criteria for a higher rating have not been met.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development, including obtaining updated VA treatment records and scheduling a PTSD examination. The TDIU claim will be held in abeyance until the PTSD rating decision is resolved.

The Veteran's service-connected PTSD is currently rated as 10 percent disabling, and the Board finds that a higher rating is not warranted.,For his residuals of a nose injury (including headaches), the Veteran is currently rated as 10 percent disabling, and the Board finds that a higher rating is not warranted.,The Veteran's service-connected deviated nasal septum is currently rated as 10 percent disabling, and the Board finds that a higher rating is not warranted.,External hemorrhoids are currently noncompensable, and the Board finds no basis to grant a compensable disability rating.,For his peripheral neuropathy of the right upper extremity, the Veteran is currently rated as 10 percent disabling, and the Board finds that a higher rating is not warranted.,For his peripheral neuropathy of the right lower extremity, the Veteran is currently rated as 10 percent disabling, and the Board finds that a higher rating is not warranted.,For his peripheral neuropathy of the left upper extremity, the Veteran is currently rated as 10 percent disabling, and the Board finds that a higher rating is not warranted.,For his peripheral neuropathy of the left lower extremity, the Veteran is currently rated as 10 percent disabling, and the Board finds that a higher rating is not warranted.

The Board has vacated its previous decision and granted the Veteran's claim of service connection for PTSD, finding that his diagnosis is based on confirmed stressors during his service.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development, including obtaining VA treatment records and scheduling an examination to determine his employability due to service-connected disabilities.

The Veteran's bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus are found to be related to service-connected conditions. The lung disorder is not shown to be directly related to service or service-connected conditions, but may be due to obesity and sleep apnea.

The Board found no evidence of a current diagnosis of PTSD or depression, and the Veteran's conditions are denied as service connection is decided on the merits.

The Veteran withdrew his appeals for increased evaluation of PTSD with cannabis abuse and the timeliness of his appeal submission on November 4, 1998.

The Board found that the evidence did not sufficiently corroborate the Veteran's claimed non-combat stressor of a sexual assault and did not relate an acquired psychiatric disability to his time in military service. As such, the claim for service connection was denied.

The Veteran's appeal regarding the denial of an effective date prior to January 3, 1994, for the award of service connection for posttraumatic stress disorder must be dismissed as a matter of law.

The Veteran's PTSD has been rated at 50 percent since September 1, 2006, reflecting significant impairment in social and occupational functioning.

The Veteran's claims of service connection for various conditions, including PTSD, back disorder, right and left arm disorders, skin disorder, headache disorder, and sinus disorder were denied. The Board found no evidence of current disabilities related to these issues.

The Board found that the Veteran's PTSD was not incurred in or aggravated by his active military service due to a lack of credible evidence supporting the occurrence of the claimed in-service stressor.

The Veteran's claims for service connection are being remanded due to the need for additional development and examination.

The Veteran's claim for special monthly compensation based on need for regular aid and attendance or at the housebound rate is being remanded due to inadequate examination. The VA needs to distinguish between service-connected PTSD and nonservice-connected TBI residuals, and determine if the Veteran requires aid and attendance solely due to his service-connected PTSD.

The Board has remanded the case for additional development, including obtaining SSA and VA records relevant to the Veteran's claim of service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, which includes PTSD and depression.

The Veteran's PTSD with major depressive disorder has been granted a higher initial disability evaluation of 50 percent, effective from August 4, 2007.

The Board has remanded the case for further development, including obtaining VA medical records and Social Security Administration records. The Veteran's PTSD disability rating and unemployability claim will be reviewed again after this additional information is obtained.

The Veteran's PTSD with mood disorder results in occupational and social impairment, but does not meet the criteria for a higher rating.