PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) Board decisions

The Veteran's claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD and other mental health conditions, is being remanded due to the need for additional development, including obtaining SSA records and a VA examination.

The Board has remanded the case for additional development due to incomplete records and further examination.

The Veteran's PTSD was initially rated at 10 percent, then increased to 30 percent effective June 8, 2006. The current rating of 30 percent is maintained.

PTSD has been rated at 30 percent since November 13, 2003, and increased to 70 percent effective September 6, 2007.,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.

The Veteran's service-connected PTSD is currently rated at 50 percent, reflecting significant impairment in occupational and social functioning.

The Veteran's PTSD is rated at 50% effective May 11, 2010. The VA examiner found the Veteran to have occupational and social impairment with reduced reliability and productivity due to symptoms such as flattened affect, impaired judgment, disturbances of motivation and mood, difficulty in establishing and maintaining effective relationships.

The Board has granted service connection for chronic PTSD and a depressive disorder, finding that these conditions are secondary to inservice sexual harassment.

The Board found that the Veteran's death was not caused by or substantially contributed to by a disability incurred in or aggravated by his active duty service. The criteria for DIC under 38 U.S.C.A. § 1318 were also not met.

The Veteran's PTSD has been manifested by occupational and social impairment with reduced reliability and productivity due to symptoms such as depression, anxiety, irritability, and social isolation. This meets the criteria for a 50 percent rating prior to June 16, 2010.

The Veteran's appeal is currently in remand status due to the need for additional examinations and development of his claims.

The Board has reopened the Veteran's claim of service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder to include PTSD and depression, as new and material evidence has been received. However, on de novo review, the claim is denied because there is no evidence that any current acquired psychiatric disorder is related to service or to any event therein.

The Veteran's claims of service connection for left ear hearing loss, PTSD, and major depressive disorder are denied as there is no evidence of a current disability meeting VA criteria.

The Board has reopened the claim for service connection for PTSD and is now considering whether new evidence supports a grant of benefits.

The Veteran's claim for an increased rating in excess of 30 percent from September 19, 2005 to July 10, 2006, and 50 percent thereafter is being remanded due to the need for additional VA examinations and the acquisition of relevant treatment records.

The Veteran's PTSD is currently rated at 50 percent, which reflects the severity of his symptoms and impairment. The Board found that the current rating adequately captures the Veteran's disability picture.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for posttraumatic stress disorder as there was no current diagnosis of the condition and the Veteran did not serve in combat or have a fear of hostile military activity. The evidence showed that he had alcohol-related issues during service but no other diagnosed mental health conditions.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development, including obtaining VA medical records and scheduling a VA psychiatric examination.

The Veteran's appeal for an increased rating for his service-connected posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is being remanded due to the need to obtain additional medical records and ensure compliance with VA procedures.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's service connection for PTSD is granted due to credible evidence of his in-service traumatic events and current diagnosis.

The Veteran's service-connected PTSD has been manifested by symptoms such as intrusive recollections, nightmares, irritability, hyperstartle response, hypervigilance and avoidant behavior. The Board finds that the evidence supports a 50 percent disability rating for PTSD.