PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) Board decisions

The Veteran's PTSD has been rated at 30 percent since August 9, 2006. The symptoms include chronic sleep problems and nightmares, which do not meet the criteria for a higher rating.

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

The Board denied the veteran's claim for payment or reimbursement of unauthorized non-VA dental expenses incurred on October 27, 2004 due to lack of pre-authorization and failure to meet the requirements under VA regulations.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded due to the need for additional development, including obtaining private and VA treatment records related to his PTSD. The case will be readjudicated after these records are obtained.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for service connection for various conditions, including bilateral hearing loss, tinnitus, skin disability, PTSD, acquired psychiatric disorder other than PTSD, diabetes mellitus, lung disability, right knee disability, gallbladder disability, drug addiction, and cardiovascular disability. The appeals were not addressed on the merits of these claims.

The Board has remanded the case for further development due to incomplete records and unfulfilled requests.

The VA has granted an initial evaluation of 30 percent for the appellant's PTSD, effective from August 19, 2005. The evaluation is based on symptoms such as depression, anxiety, intrusive thoughts, and sleep difficulties.

The Board has determined that the appellant's PTSD results in reduced reliability and productivity, warranting a 50% evaluation.

The Veteran's PTSD and lumbar myofascial pain syndrome with history of disc space narrowing are both service-connected, with the lumbar condition rated at 40 percent.

The Board has ordered a remand due to the need for additional development, including a psychiatric examination and opinion based on a complete review of the claims file.

The Veteran's PTSD has not been manifested by occupational and social impairment, with reduced reliability and productivity. Therefore, the schedular criteria for an assignment of a disability evaluation in excess of 30 percent have not been met.

The Board found that the Veteran's PTSD was not incurred or aggravated during his military service and denied the claim.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for PTSD, a skin disorder, and a liver disorder were all denied. The Board found that the evidence did not support these claims.

The Board has granted an initial evaluation of 70 percent for the appellant's PTSD disability, finding that it meets the criteria for such a rating. The lumbar spine disability is also rated at its maximum allowable under the applicable diagnostic codes.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for Hepatitis C and PTSD have been denied. The claim for compensation pursuant to 38 U.S.C.A. § 1151 for a residual disability due to treatment for prostate cancer is pending.

The Board found that the Veteran does not currently have Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder and therefore denied his claim for service connection.

The Board has decided to remand the case for further development and evaluation of the appellant's claim for service connection for a psychiatric disorder, including depressive disorder and post-traumatic stress disorder.

The Veteran withdrew his claims, and the appeal is dismissed.

The Veteran's PTSD resulted in disturbances of motivation and mood, but did not meet the criteria for a higher rating. The Board found that his symptoms did not result in total occupational and social impairment.

The Veteran's service-connected PTSD is manifested primarily by difficulty sleeping, nightmares, intrusive thoughts, depression, social isolation, irritability, exaggerated startle response, difficulty concentrating, anxiety, and paranoia. The evidence did not show that the Veteran's PTSD caused occupational and social impairment with deficiencies in most areas.