PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) Board decisions

The Veteran's appeal has been withdrawn, and the case is dismissed.

The Veteran's PTSD is currently rated at 50 percent, and the Board has determined that a higher rating is not warranted. The Veteran also seeks TDIU based on his service-connected disabilities, but the Board found that he does not meet the criteria for this benefit.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for a psychiatric disability (to include PTSD) and infertility were denied. The claim for an increased rating for pseudofolliculitis barbae is remanded.

The Veteran's claim for TDIU is being remanded due to the need for an examination and additional records.

The Veteran's appeal involves multiple conditions and exposures, with the majority of issues seeking service connection for various health problems. The Board has determined that a hearing is needed to address these claims.

The Board has determined that further development of the Veteran's claim is warranted due to evidence indicating a current psychiatric disability, specifically PTSD. The case is REMANDED for a VA psychiatric examination to determine if the Veteran's claimed in-service stressor (accounting for fear of hostile military or terrorist activity) is adequate and related to his service.

The Veteran's PTSD is productive of anxiety, intrusive thoughts, and panic attacks with passive suicidal ideation, resulting in occupational and social impairment. The Board finds that a disability rating of 70 percent but no higher for the Veteran's PTSD has been met.

The Veteran's claims for PTSD and chronic headaches were denied. The Board found that there was insufficient credible evidence to support the Veteran's claims of in-service combat events or head injuries, leading to a denial of service connection.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded due to the need for additional VA treatment records and a new examination to determine the current severity of his PTSD.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded due to the need for a hearing before a Veterans Law Judge at the RO.

The Board has determined that additional development is needed to determine if the Veteran's death was caused by his service-connected PTSD, and whether this condition contributed substantially or materially to his death. The case is being remanded for further action.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded due to the need for a hearing at the RO.

The Veteran's PTSD was rated at 70 percent from June 3, 1986 to June 19, 1989 and from November 27, 1990 to March 1, 1995. The effective date for a 100 percent rating is set as October 26, 1993.

The Board has determined that the appellant's PTSD is attributable to active service, and thus service connection for PTSD is granted.

The Veteran's service-connected PTSD has been granted a 100 percent rating, effective from the date of the decision.

The Board has remanded the case due to new evidence received from the appellant, and it is not clear if service connection for the cause of death will be granted.

The Veteran's death was caused by Alzheimer's dementia, a non-service-connected condition. His service-connected PTSD did not cause or contribute to his death.

The Veteran's PTSD has been rated at 30 percent since April 13, 2004. The Board found that the symptoms prior to December 12, 2007 did not warrant a higher rating.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for a psychiatric disorder, including PTSD and bipolar disorder, is being remanded due to the need for further examination and clarification of the in-service stressors.

The Veteran's PTSD caused occupational and social impairment, with deficiencies in most areas from June 28, 2006 through June 14, 2010. From June 15, 2010, the disability did not cause such impairments.