PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) Board decisions

The Veteran does not have a psychiatric disorder other than PTSD that is causally or etiologically related to his military service.

The Veteran's PTSD is currently rated at 50 percent, and the Board finds that his impairment does not warrant a higher rating as it more closely approximates reduced reliability and productivity.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development, including obtaining updated mental health treatment records and scheduling a VA psychiatric examination. The TDIU claim will also be considered.

The Board found that the Veteran did not meet eligibility criteria for a 100% rating for PTSD prior to April 19, 2002 and denied his claim for an earlier effective date.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's PTSD and depression are service-connected, having been attributed to an in-service physical assault with behavior changes resulting from the incident.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including posttraumatic stress disorder, should be remanded to obtain a VA examination and address whether his current psychiatric disorders are related to his active duty service.

The Veteran's PTSD was rated at 30 percent prior to August 2, 2009 and increased to 70 percent thereafter. The Board found that the evidence supported a higher rating based on occupational and social impairment with reduced reliability and productivity.

The Board has remanded the case due to a request for an in-person hearing, and the Veteran's claim for service connection for PTSD is being reopened.

The Veteran's PTSD is rated at the highest possible disability evaluation of 100 percent, indicating total social and occupational impairment. The TDIU claim was also granted.

The Veteran's PTSD was initially granted with a 10 percent evaluation, which has been increased to 30 percent for the period October 3, 2005 to May 8, 2009 and to 70 percent for the period May 9, 2009 forward.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's diagnosed PTSD and Major Depressive Disorder are as likely as not incurred in or aggravated by active service, including a physical assault during service.

The Board has granted an effective date of March 21, 2003 for the award of service connection for PTSD. The claim of entitlement to an earlier effective date for TDIU is remanded.

The Veteran's service-connected PTSD is manifested by subclinical symptoms and does not meet the criteria for a higher disability rating.

The Veteran's appeal for increased disability ratings for PTSD has been withdrawn.

The Veteran's appeal is remanded due to the need for a new VA examination to assess his current level of PTSD disability.

The Veteran's appeal is remanded due to the need for additional development, including obtaining SSA records and pursuing information regarding a reported death of 'Private Scott'. The case will be readjudicated after these actions.

The Veteran withdrew her appeal for service connection for a psychiatric disability, to include PTSD.

The Veteran's PTSD has been characterized by recurrent nightmares, flashbacks of combat, and other symptoms. For the entire initial rating period, these symptoms have not met the criteria for a higher disability rating.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded due to the need for a hearing before the Board of Veterans' Appeals.