PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) Board decisions

The Veteran's service-connected PTSD is manifested by sleep disturbances, intrusive thoughts and recollections, depressed mood, difficulty working with others, and fair impulse control. The Board found that the criteria for an initial disability rating in excess of 70 percent have not been met.

The Veteran's PTSD is found to be incurred in service, with the Board granting service connection for this condition.

The Veteran's PTSD with major depressive disorder is currently rated at 70 percent, and the Board has granted a TDIU.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's PTSD is related to his combat service and grants service connection for PTSD.

The Veteran's appeal was dismissed due to their death.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for increased ratings for diabetes mellitus and PTSD, but granted service connection for sleep apnea. The Veteran is currently rated at 20 percent for diabetes mellitus.

The Veteran's PTSD resulted in total disability prior to January 14, 2008 and was granted a permanent 100% disability rating effective from April 8, 2005.

The Board has remanded the case for additional development to verify stressors and determine if PTSD is service-connected.

The Veteran's appeal involves two periods of evaluation for PTSD: one from May 10, 1982 to January 31, 1985 (initial grant of service connection) and another from November 7, 1990 to March 24, 1994. The Veteran is seeking increased evaluations during the latter period.

The Board has found that new and material evidence has been submitted to reopen the claim of service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including depression and PTSD. The Veteran is now entitled to a VA examination in order to determine if his current psychiatric conditions are related to his military service.

The Veteran's PTSD has been granted a 50 percent initial rating, and his diabetes mellitus has been granted a 20 percent initial rating. The appeals for bilateral hearing loss, tinnitus, hypertension, and chloracne have all been denied.

The Veteran's PTSD has been rated at 50 percent since January 14, 2008, reflecting significant impairment in social and occupational functioning.

The Veteran's sleep apnea is established as service-connected, and he is granted a rating of 30 percent prior to April 1, 2009, and 50 percent thereafter.,PTSD has been rated at 70 percent since the effective date of the grant of service connection. The Veteran's PTSD symptoms include suicidal ideation, obsessional rituals, near-continuous panic or depression affecting his ability to function, and difficulty with maintaining social relationships.

The Veteran's PTSD results in severe impairment, including suicidal ideation and difficulty managing anger and stress. The Board has granted a 70 percent rating for PTSD over the entire appellate period.

The Board has remanded the case to comply with a Joint Motion for Remand (JMR) and additional notice requirements. The Veteran's claim of service connection for PTSD is being reviewed due to new evidence and clarification on stressor criteria.

The Veteran's claim for a compensable rating for COPD prior to October 16, 2007 was granted. The effective date remains pending as the issue is still being developed.

The Veteran's appeal for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder to include PTSD and entitlement to a TDIU was denied in the November 2009 Board decision. However, due to the discovery of timely responses from the Veteran regarding hearing clarification letters, the November 3, 2009, Board decision is vacated and the case is remanded for further action.

The Veteran's service-connected PTSD results in occupational and social impairment with deficiencies in most areas, warranting a 70 percent rating.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection due to a lack of new and material evidence. The case is now pending further development.

The Veteran has been diagnosed with PTSD, but there is no credible evidence to support the occurrence of any in-service stressor. As a result, service connection for PTSD cannot be established.