PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) Board decisions

PTSD was rated at 50% prior to August 8, 2007 and increased to 70% on and after that date.,The appellant experienced significant impairment in social functioning, including inability to work and maintain relationships.

The Veteran's appeal is remanded due to the need for a VA psychiatric examination to determine the current severity of his service-connected PTSD. The RO/AMC will also obtain all relevant VA treatment records and schedule the Veteran for an examination.

The Veteran's service-connected PTSD is manifested by symptoms such as suicidal ideation, obsessional rituals, and speech impairment, warranting a 70 percent disability rating.

The Veteran's PTSD with generalized anxiety disorder was initially rated at 30 percent prior to December 19, 2008 and increased to 50 percent from that date. The appeal is granted for the period prior to December 19, 2008.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for depression and PTSD have been remanded due to inadequate evidence. The Board will require a new examination to determine the nature and etiology of any current psychiatric disability.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for further development, including additional examinations and consideration of the claims in light of new evidence.

The Veteran's service connection claim for PTSD is granted as his in-service stressors are supported by credible evidence and the current disability is related to those stressors.

The Veteran's appeal for service connection for PTSD was dismissed due to his death.

The Board has remanded the case due to inadequate records and a need for a VA medical opinion regarding whether the cause of the Veteran's death is related to service or any service-connected disability.

The Veteran's PTSD is currently rated at 50 percent, reflecting significant impairment in social and occupational functioning. The Veteran's vertigo has not been found to meet the criteria for a higher rating.

The Veteran's PTSD is currently evaluated at a 50 percent rating, but the Board found that this level of disability does not warrant an evaluation in excess of 50 percent.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD, depression, and schizoaffective disorder is being remanded due to the need for VCAA notice regarding fire-related records, additional VA treatment records from San Juan VAMC since January 2008, and private medical records. A VA examination is also required.

The Veteran's appeal is REMANDED to the RO for additional development, including a VA examination and consideration of his TDIU claim. The case will be returned to the Board after this development.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient evidence regarding the Veteran's claimed acquired psychiatric disorder, bilateral hearing loss, and tinnitus. The Veteran needs to be provided with a VA examination for these conditions.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's PTSD is service-connected, as there was a link between her in-service stressors and her current symptoms.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for GERD and an acquired psychiatric disorder were denied. The Board found that the NOD for GERD was not timely filed, and new and material evidence had not been received to reopen the claim of service connection for GERD.

The Board has remanded the case for further medical examination and opinion regarding whether the Appellant's current psychiatric disorders are related to her service or Reserve service. The appeal is pending as a result of the need for additional evidence.

The Veteran's PTSD is manifested by total social and occupational impairment, with symptoms such as suicidal ideation, severe sleep impairment, nightmares, depression, hypervigilance, anger, avoidance of others, neglect of personal appearance and hygiene. The Board finds that an initial evaluation of 100 percent for PTSD is warranted.

The Veteran experienced or witnessed events involving actual or threatened death or serious injury while stationed in Vietnam, leading to a diagnosis of PTSD. The Board finds that the criteria for service connection have been met and grants the claim.

The Veteran's claims for service connection of an acquired psychiatric disorder, bilateral glaucoma, and a corneal scar of the right eye were adjudicated. Service connection was granted for an acquired psychiatric disorder (including PTSD), but denied for bilateral glaucoma and a corneal scar of the right eye.