PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) Board decisions

The Veteran's claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, to include PTSD, has been denied as he does not have a current Axis I diagnosis of a chronic psychiatric disorder.

The Board found that the Veteran's in-service assault and subsequent mental health issues, including PTSD, are service-connected.

The Veteran's PTSD has been granted an initial evaluation of 70 percent, the maximum available under VA regulations. The Board also found that he is unemployable due to his service-connected PTSD.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for hypertension, to include as secondary to his posttraumatic stress disorder or other psychiatric disorders, is being remanded due to outstanding medical evidence and the need for a new VA opinion on whether his PTSD chronically aggravated his hypertension.

The Board has reopened the claim for service connection for PTSD, but denied both the PTSD and prostate cancer claims on their merits. The acquired psychiatric disorder issue remains pending.

The Board has remanded the claims for further development and consideration, including obtaining additional medical records and scheduling VA examinations.

The Veteran's PTSD was initially rated at 10 percent effective January 23, 1997. In February 2004, the rating was increased to 50 percent.

The Veteran's skin disability, which includes tinea versicolor with variously diagnosed skin rash, has been rated at 60 percent since March 31, 2010. The condition requires constant or near-constant systemic therapy such as corticosteroids and affects more than 40 percent of his body.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, to include PTSD, is being remanded due to conflicting evidence regarding the current existence of a psychiatric disorder and the need for additional examination. The case will also be reconsidered in light of the recently amended regulations for adjudicating claims involving PTSD.

The Veteran's claim for an effective date prior to May 31, 2006 for a TDIU was denied as service connection did not become effective for any disability prior to that date.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded due to the need to obtain SSA records and a VA examination to assess his employability given his service-connected disabilities.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development, including obtaining VA treatment records and Social Security Administration records. A VA examination by a psychiatrist will also be conducted to determine if his service-connected disabilities prevent him from securing or following a substantially gainful occupation.

The Board denied service connection for PTSD and related secondary claims, including alcohol abuse disorder, gastrointestinal disability, and headaches. The decision was based on the absence of a verified in-service stressor.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, to include PTSD, is being remanded due to the need for further development and consideration of his reported stressors.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disability, including bipolar disorder and PTSD, is being remanded due to the need for a comprehensive VA psychiatric examination. The focus will be on determining if any current psychiatric disability is causally related to military service, specifically the verified witnessing of a soldier's death while fast-rope exiting a helicopter.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD, was incurred during service due to an in-service sexual assault.

The Veteran's service-connected PTSD resulted in occupational and social impairment with reduced reliability and productivity from April 22, 2002 to his death. The claim for an increased rating was granted.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for PTSD was denied due to lack of a current diagnosis. His combined disability rating remains at 80%.

For the period from April 4, 2000 to April 27, 2005, the Veteran's PTSD resulted in occupational and social impairment with occasional decrease in work efficiency and intermittent periods of inability to perform occupational tasks.,From April 28, 2005 to September 29, 2010, the Veteran's PTSD caused more significant occupational and social impairment, affecting most areas of his life.,As of April 28, 2005, the Veteran's PTSD did not result in total occupational and social impairment.

The Veteran's appeal has been withdrawn by his representative, and thus the case is dismissed.