PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) Board decisions

The Veteran seeks higher initial ratings for PTSD and a TDIU from March 31, 2007. The appeal is mixed as some issues are granted while others are denied.

The Board has decided to remand the case for further development, including a VA psychiatric examination and opinion regarding the Veteran's claimed acquired psychiatric disorders, their relationship to service, and whether there is credible supporting evidence of in-service stressors.

The Veteran's claim for service connection of an acquired psychiatric disorder, specifically PTSD, is being remanded due to the need for a VA examination and additional development.

The Veteran's PTSD has been productive of occupational and social impairment with reduced reliability and productivity, warranting an initial schedular evaluation of 50 percent for the entire appeal period.

The Veteran's claims for increased rating of migraine headaches and service connection for PTSD were denied. The Veteran was not diagnosed with PTSD, and the Board found that there was no evidence to support a stressor related to personal assault.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's PTSD is related to a personal assault she experienced during service, and thus grants her claim for service connection.

The Veteran's PTSD and TBI are currently rated at 30% each, but the Board has determined that a higher rating is warranted based on the severity of his symptoms.

The Veteran's PTSD is currently rated at 70 percent disabling, effective January 10, 2007. Effective March 10, 2008, the rating for PTSD was changed to 70 percent with no higher.

The Veteran's appeal for an increased rating for PTSD was dismissed due to his death.

The Veteran's PTSD is found to be service-connected, and he is granted a compensable evaluation for his right eye corneal abrasion. The TDIU claim is also granted.

The Board found no credible evidence supporting the Veteran's claimed stressor of falling overboard and having to be rescued, and concluded that his current psychiatric disorder is not related to his active service.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient evidence linking the Veteran's current psychiatric disorders, including PTSD and major depressive disorder, to his military service. The Veteran is requested to provide additional medical opinions regarding the cause of his conditions.

Your claim to reopen your service connection for PTSD has been dismissed as the RO has already granted you service connection and assigned a disability rating.

The Veteran's PTSD is rated at 70 percent disabling, and the Board has granted TDIU benefits based on his service-connected PTSD.

The Veteran's claim for increased ratings for PTSD was denied as the criteria for a higher rating were not met or approximated.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities do not meet the schedular percentage standards for a total disability rating based on individual unemployability. The case is being remanded to consider whether an extraschedular rating is warranted.

The Veteran's PTSD prior to August 9, 2007 was rated at 30 percent disabling. Since then, the rating has been increased to 50 percent.

The Board found that the Veteran's heart disability is not caused or aggravated by his service-connected PTSD and denied both claims. The Veteran's PTSD is currently rated 10 percent disabling.

The Veteran's PTSD causes occupational and social impairment with reduced reliability and productivity, warranting a 30 percent rating. The Board denied the claim for a higher rating.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for additional development due to inconsistencies in his appeals and unverified stressor allegations. The case will be returned to the RO/AMC for further action.