PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) Board decisions

The Veteran's claim for a higher disability evaluation for PTSD is being remanded due to the need to secure additional private mental health records and conduct a new VA examination.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient evidence regarding whether the Veteran's current psychiatric disorders are related to her active service. The Veteran is required to undergo a VA examination and provide additional information.

The Veteran's service connection claim for PTSD was granted as the evidence showed a current diagnosis of PTSD related to combat experienced in Iraq.

The Veteran's PTSD was found to be no more than 30 percent disabling prior to March 24, 2009 and no more than 50 percent disabling as of that date. The appeal is denied.

The Veteran's PTSD is found to be related to his active military service in the Republic of Vietnam, and he has been granted service connection for this condition.

The Veteran's PTSD is manifested by occupational and social impairment with deficiencies in areas such as family relations, mood, school and work. The Board finds that the criteria for establishing entitlement to a disability evaluation of 70 percent for PTSD have been met.

The Veteran's appeal has been withdrawn by his representative, and the Board is dismissing the appeal.

The Veteran's claims for earlier effective dates for service connection are denied as the claims were received after one year from his discharge.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for PTSD was denied. The Board found no current diagnosis of PTSD and thus, the Veteran does not meet the criteria for a current disability as required for service connection.

The Veteran's appeal is remanded for further development, including obtaining updated VA treatment records and scheduling a VA examination to assess the impact of his service-connected disabilities on his employability.

The Board has granted service connection for tinnitus and PTSD, finding that the Veteran's symptoms are related to his in-service stressors. Service connection for bilateral hearing loss is addressed in the REMAND portion of the decision.

The Veteran's PTSD has been rated at 30 percent, but the Board finds that a higher 50 percent rating is warranted due to significant impairment in social and occupational functioning.

The Veteran's PTSD is currently rated at 30 percent, and the Board has determined that with resolution of reasonable doubt in his favor, an initial evaluation of 50 percent should be granted.

The Veteran's appeal was withdrawn regarding his service connection claims for bilateral knee disorders, carpal tunnel syndrome of the upper extremities, and a lower back disorder. The Board found that his PTSD symptoms did not meet the criteria for a 70 percent rating (deficiencies in most areas) but did meet the criteria for a 50 percent rating (reduced reliability and productivity).

The Veteran is granted an effective date of August 24, 2001 for the award of a total disability rating based on individual unemployability (TDIU) due to service-connected PTSD.

The Veteran's PTSD has been rated at 50 percent since August 29, 2007. The Board found that the disability picture more nearly approximates a 70 percent rating due to total occupational and social impairment.

The Veteran's PTSD is currently manifested by symptoms such as nightmares, depression, anxiety, self-isolation and difficulty in relationships. The Board finds that the criteria for an initial evaluation in excess of 50 percent have not been met.

The Veteran's posttraumatic stress disorder symptoms do not meet the criteria for a higher evaluation, as they do not result in occupational and social impairment with deficiencies in most areas.

The Veteran's PTSD is currently rated at 50 percent, and the Board has remanded his claim for a TDIU based on service-connected disabilities.

The Veteran's PTSD symptoms resulted in grossly inappropriate behavior and persistent danger of hurting self or others, warranting a 100 percent rating for the period prior to July 5, 2009.