PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) Board decisions

The Veteran's service-connected PTSD has been shown to be manifested by deficiencies in work, judgment, thinking, family relations, and mood, as well as panic attacks occurring up to 3-4 times per week, nightmares, and suicidal ideation. The Board finds that the criteria for a 70 percent rating have been met.

The Veteran seeks service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including a depressive disorder and PTSD. The Board has remanded the case due to inadequate VA examination opinions regarding the personal assault claim.

The Veteran's PTSD was initially granted, but the RO assigned a 10 percent disability rating. The Board found that prior to March 23, 2009, the Veteran did not meet criteria for a higher rating due to his symptoms and GAF scores. Since March 23, 2009, he met criteria for a 30 percent rating.

The Board has reopened the claim of service connection for posttraumatic stress disorder, but denied both claims for type 2 diabetes and hypertension as new and material evidence was not presented.

The Board has granted service connection for PTSD with a rating of 70 percent and an effective date of February 16, 2005.

The Board has reopened the Veteran's claim of service connection for PTSD and found that new evidence supports reopening. The Board also determined that there is no current diagnosis of PTSD, but did not rule out other psychiatric conditions such as bipolar affective disorder and depression.

The Board denied the claims for service connection for PTSD, an acquired psychiatric disability, a back disability, a respiratory system disability, and hypertension. The appellant's dishonorable discharge barred him from VA compensation benefits related to his period of service.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's PTSD is service-connected based on evidence showing a current diagnosis and a link between his in-service experiences and his symptoms.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for a psychiatric disorder, including posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), is being remanded due to the need for further development regarding the in-service stressor and verification of depressive disorder.

The Veteran's claim for an increased rating for his service-connected PTSD was granted, with a final effective date of December 7, 2009.

The Veteran's appeal for higher ratings for various disabilities resulting from diabetes mellitus, erectile dysfunction, peripheral neuropathy, diabetic retinopathy, and bilateral lower extremity vascular disease was denied. The Veteran's PTSD also resulted in a denial of an increased rating.

The Board has determined that the Veteran does not have PTSD due to stressors incurred during service, and thus denied her claim for service connection.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's PTSD is service-connected, as it was incurred during his military service in Vietnam.

The Veteran was granted service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, characterized as schizoaffective disorder. The appeal is dismissed as the grant of service connection falls within the scope of the Clemons decision.

The Veteran's PTSD with alcohol abuse is currently rated at 70 percent from August 10, 2006 to May 11, 2010. The Board has granted a 100 percent rating for this condition effective May 12, 2010.

The Board has granted service connection for PTSD and found that the Veteran's low back disability is not related to his active duty service. The Veteran was exposed to stressors during basic training, which led to PTSD.

The Veteran's depression is not related to his military service or directly due to his service-connected PTSD. The Board found that the evidence does not support a finding of service connection for depression.

The Veteran's PTSD is currently evaluated at a 30 percent rating, and the Board finds that this evaluation adequately reflects his current level of disability.

The Veteran's PTSD was manifested by occupational and social impairment with reduced reliability and productivity, warranting a 50 percent evaluation from November 21, 1989 to October 23, 2002.

The Veteran's initial claim for an evaluation in excess of 30 percent disabling for PTSD prior to August 30, 2004 was denied. The Board found that the evidence did not meet the criteria for a higher rating at any time before August 30, 2004.