PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) Board decisions

The veteran's appeal for service connection for PTSD has been dismissed as all other claims were withdrawn and the claim of PTSD was granted in full.

The veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development of his claims, including obtaining SSA records and VA treatment records. The RO will also attempt to verify the veteran's claimed Vietnam service and stressor event.

The Board has remanded the case for additional development due to new evidence submitted by the veteran, including a July 2006 psychiatric examination report and conflicting opinions from VA examinations. The claims for service connection for PTSD and low back disability are pending.

The Board has granted a 50 percent disability rating for PTSD from April 8, 2005. The veteran's PTSD is characterized by symptoms such as depression, nightmares, intrusive thoughts/flashbacks, hypervigilance, intermittent auditory hallucinations, paranoid ideation, suicidal ideation with no intent or plan, memory loss, sleep impairment, anger control problems, and social isolation.

The veteran's wife and their minor child were entitled to an apportionment of the veteran's VA compensation benefits during his incarceration from October [redacted], 2000 to September [redacted], 2002, at least at the rate he would have been paid for two dependents if he were not incarcerated.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for service connection for various conditions, including peripheral neuropathy, stomach cancer, brain abscess, chloracne, PTSD, and chondromalacia of the left patella. The appeal is considered 'unknown' in terms of service connection.

The Board finds that the preponderance of the evidence is against the veteran's claims for service connection for Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, Depression, and Polysubstance Abuse. The competent evidence does not support a current diagnosis of PTSD or establish a link between any diagnosed conditions and service.

The Board has determined that the veteran does not have a current diagnosis of PTSD, hearing loss, or tinnitus related to his period of service.,There is insufficient evidence to establish service connection for these conditions.

The veteran seeks an earlier effective date for a 100% disability rating for service-connected PTSD, which was granted as of August 13, 2004.

The veteran's appeal has been withdrawn prior to the Board issuing a decision.

The VA has granted an initial disability rating of 50 percent for PTSD, effective July 26, 2002. The veteran's PTSD is characterized by occupational and social impairment with reduced reliability and productivity.

The veteran's PTSD is currently rated at 50 percent, and the Board has determined that a higher 70 percent evaluation is warranted based on his symptoms of suicidal ideation, near-continuous depression affecting ability to function independently, appropriate and effectively, and GAF scores between 50 and 60.

The Board has determined that the veteran is competent for VA purposes and restored his competency status.

The Board has determined that the veteran's service connection claim for PTSD should be remanded to obtain necessary development, including verification of stressors and a VA psychiatric examination.

The Board found that the veteran's PTSD was not incurred in or aggravated by service and denied his claim.

The Board has determined that the veteran's PTSD warrants a 70 percent disability rating, reflecting total occupational and social impairment.

The Board has remanded the case for further development, including obtaining a VA psychiatric evaluation and verifying stressor events. The veteran's claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, to include PTSD, is pending.

The veteran's appeal is being remanded due to the need for proper VCAA notice and a new VA psychiatric examination. The TDIU claim is inextricably intertwined with his PTSD rating claim.

The veteran's claim for service connection for PTSD is being remanded due to the need to verify stressors and obtain additional medical opinions.

The veteran's PTSD was manifested by occasional sleep difficulties, anxiety, and intrusive thoughts. However, his overall functioning remained satisfactory with no significant occupational or social impairment.