PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) Board decisions

The Board has determined that the veteran does not meet the criteria for service connection for liver disease, temporomandibular joint syndrome, or sleep apnea. The claim for increased evaluation of PTSD and compensable rating for bilateral hearing loss is also denied.

The VA denied the veteran's claim for an initial rating in excess of 50 percent for post-traumatic stress disorder with secondary depression, as his symptoms are best classified by a 50 percent rating.

The veteran's service-connected PTSD is currently evaluated as 50 percent disabling, resulting in reduced reliability and productivity due to symptoms such as a flattened affect, panic attacks more than once a week, and difficulty understanding complex commands.

The Board granted the veteran's claim of entitlement to service connection for PTSD and assigned an initial evaluation of 70 percent, effective August 27, 2004.

The Board has remanded the case for a Travel Board hearing due to the veteran's request.

The Board has ordered a remand to address issues related to the veteran's claim for service connection for PTSD, including obtaining medical opinions from board-certified VA psychiatrists and ensuring proper notification of the claims process.

The veteran's PTSD was rated at 30 percent from March 30, 2001 to August 3, 2005.,PTSD was rated at 70 percent effective August 4, 2005.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for service connection for gastrointestinal disorder, psychiatric disorders including PTSD and mental problems, memory loss, alcoholism, and back disorder (including scoliosis). The reasons were that there was no evidence of a current disability related to service or any presumptive conditions.

The Board has ordered additional development to verify the veteran's reported in-service PTSD stressors and determine if he has PTSD as a result of those stressors. The case will be readjudicated after this development.

The VA granted an initial rating of 50 percent for PTSD, effective March 13, 1995. The veteran's symptoms have been characterized as indicative of considerable social and industrial impairment.

The Board denied the appellant's request to reopen his claim for service connection for PTSD, finding that no new and material evidence had been submitted.

The Board denied the veteran's claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, to include PTSD, finding no current diagnosis of such a condition and concluding that there was not enough evidence to establish a link between his military service and any diagnosed mental health issue.

The Board has determined that further development is needed to verify the veteran's claimed stressors for PTSD and to assess the severity of his low back disorder. The case will be returned to the RO for these purposes.

The veteran's claim for a higher disability rating for his post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is being remanded due to the need for additional medical examination and information regarding employment status.

The evidence supports a finding that the veteran's PTSD is manifested by symptoms such as panic attacks, anxiety, anger management problems, depression, sleep difficulty including combat-related flashbacks and nightmares, suicidal thoughts, and social problems. This results in occupational and social impairment with reduced reliability and productivity, warranting an initial 50 percent rating.

The veteran's appeal is being remanded for further development, including providing proper VCAA notice and scheduling a new VA psychiatric examination.

The veteran's PTSD has been rated at 70 percent, the highest schedular rating available. The effective date is not specified as this was a decision on appeal.

The veteran's PTSD is rated at 70 percent effective May 13, 2003. The case also includes a claim for an earlier effective date for total disability based on individual unemployability due to service-connected disabilities.

The veteran's claim for PTSD is being remanded due to the need for additional evidence and a VA psychiatric examination.

The Board found that the computation of service connection benefit payments from January 26, 1984 was correct and denied the veteran's claim.