PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) Board decisions

The VA has determined that the veteran's PTSD is currently manifested by occupational and social impairment with reduced reliability and productivity, warranting a 50 percent disability rating.

The veteran's PTSD is currently rated at 70 percent, which is the maximum rating available under the criteria for PTSD. The Board has found that his condition does not meet or approximate the criteria for a higher disability rating.

The veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development, including obtaining Social Security Administration records and conducting VA examinations to address the nature and etiology of his PTSD and hepatitis C.

The VA has granted a disability rating of 70 percent for service-connected PTSD, reflecting the veteran's occupational and social impairment with deficiencies in most areas due to symptoms such as suicidal ideation and obsessional rituals.

The Board has determined that the veteran's PTSD is indicative of total social and occupational impairment throughout the appeal period, warranting a maximum disability rating of 100 percent.

The Board found that the veteran did not engage in combat with the enemy and his service records do not indicate any combat-related injuries. The objective medical evidence does not support a diagnosis of PTSD related to his period of active military service.

The Board denied the veteran's claims of service connection for gastrointestinal, psychiatric (including PTSD), foot, and mouth disabilities due to lack of evidence linking these conditions to his military service.

The VA has granted a 50 percent rating for PTSD, reflecting the veteran's symptoms of intrusive memories and flashbacks, difficulty sleeping, anxiety, and hyperarousal.

The Board has decided to remand the case for further investigation and examination regarding the veteran's PTSD claim due to unverified stressors.

The Board has determined that new and material evidence has been received to reopen the veteran's claim for service connection for PTSD. The claim is granted.

The Board denied service connection for sinusitis and a sleep disorder, as well as an increased rating for chloracne with folliculitis. The veteran's claim for PTSD was not addressed due to the inextricably intertwined nature of the claims.

The VA determined that the veteran's PTSD warranted a 30 percent disability rating, reflecting occupational and social impairment with reduced reliability and productivity.

The veteran's claim for a higher rating for bilateral hearing loss was denied, but he received a grant of a higher rating for PTSD prior to April 14, 2004. The claim for an increased rating for PTSD after that date remains pending.,A disability rating in excess of 10 percent is granted for PTSD from April 14, 2004 onwards.

The Board denied the veteran's claim for an initial rating higher than 30 percent for his persistent dysphagia with GERD, post hiatal hernia surgery. The issues of service connection for PTSD, anal fissure (secondary to PTSD), and headaches (secondary to PTSD) were also addressed in this decision.

The Board has determined that the veteran is not competent to handle disbursement of VA funds due to his mental incapacity and alcohol problems.

The veteran is seeking an increased initial disability rating for his service-connected PTSD. The Board has determined that additional development, including obtaining updated VA treatment records and scheduling a VA psychiatric examination, is necessary before the claim can be decided.

The veteran's PTSD manifested in total occupational and social impairment from October 17, 2001, to July 2, 2002. The Board granted a 100 percent rating for PTSD during this period.

The Board denied the veteran's claim for service connection for PTSD due to a lack of verified in-service stressors and current diagnosis.

The VA has determined that the veteran's PTSD does not meet or approximate the criteria for a higher rating, as his symptoms do not result in total occupational and social impairment.

The Board has granted a 70 percent rating for PTSD and increased the disability rating for HNP of the thoracolumbar spine to 20 percent. The claimant's left lower extremity numbness is rated at 10 percent.