PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) Board decisions

The Veteran withdrew his appeal for an initial rating greater than 50 percent for PTSD.

The Veteran's diabetes mellitus is found to be due to Agent Orange exposure, and service connection is granted. The claim for PTSD remains pending as the stressor has not been verified.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded due to the need to obtain additional medical records and ensure all necessary development has been completed.

The Veteran was granted a 100% schedular evaluation for PTSD effective March 27, 2009. This decision rendered the issue of individual unemployability moot as he is now rated at 100% due to his service-connected disability.

The Veteran's service-connected PTSD does not meet the criteria for a total disability rating based on individual unemployability due to his inability to secure or maintain substantially gainful employment.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's current diagnosis of schizophrenia, paranoid type, with depression is related to her military service and grants service connection for this condition.

The Veteran's PTSD was rated at 30 percent prior to May 21, 2002 and increased to 50 percent effective May 21, 2002. The current rating of 50 percent is more nearly approximated.

The Board has ordered a remand to consider the Veteran's claims for service connection for various psychiatric and organic mental disorders, including PTSD and dementia. The examination should address whether any of these conditions are related to service or drug addiction.

The Board has remanded the case for further development, including a VA examination to determine the nature and etiology of any psychiatric disorder(s), an evaluation of the low back disability, and consideration of entitlement to TDIU.

The Veteran has been diagnosed with PTSD as a result of sexual assault during his military service, and the claim is granted.

The Veteran's PTSD with OCD has been rated at 70 percent since August 3, 2009. The Board found that the evidence supports a higher rating for PTSD prior to this date.

The Veteran's dysthymic disorder with PTSD is currently rated at 70 percent, reflecting significant occupational and social impairment. The claim for TDIU has also been granted.

The Veteran's initial claim for an increased rating for PTSD has been granted, with a current disability rating of 50 percent. The Veteran requested a hearing before the Board but failed to appear due to recent hospitalization. The case is being remanded to schedule another hearing.

The Veteran's PTSD was rated at 30 percent disabling from May 31, 2005 to January 12, 2007. The evidence did not meet the criteria for a higher rating during this period.

The Veteran's service-connected PTSD has been rated at 30 percent since January 21, 2006. The Board found that the disability warrants a higher rating of 50 percent.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's hypertension, cerebral vascular accident, and acquired psychiatric disorder (claimed as PTSD) are not related to his military service. The evidence does not support a finding of service connection for these conditions.

The Veteran's PTSD, prior to October 3, 2007, caused severe symptoms including total occupational and social impairment. The Board has determined that a 100% disability rating is warranted for this period.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded to allow the VA to develop and adjudicate a new claim for service connection of coronary artery disease, which may impact their aid and attendance claim.

The Veteran's appeal is remanded due to the need for additional VA treatment records and a new psychiatric examination.

The Veteran's appeal is remanded due to the need for more current VA outpatient mental health records and a new VA examination to determine the current nature and extent of her service-connected PTSD. The issue of entitlement to TDIU must also be considered.