PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) Board decisions

The veteran's PTSD symptoms from April 1, 1998 to September 25, 2002 resulted in occupational and social impairment with deficiencies in most areas such as work, school, family relations, judgment, thinking, or mood. A rating of 70 percent was granted for this period.

The veteran's claims for an increased rating for PTSD and TDIU are being remanded due to the need for further development, including a VA examination to assess his employability.

The veteran's PTSD is rated at 100 percent effective August 31, 2005.

The veteran's claim for service connection for PTSD and fibromyalgia was granted, with a rating of 50 percent prior to October 4, 2002, and 70 percent thereafter. The effective date for the TDIU award is set at October 4, 2002.

The Board has remanded the case for further development to verify in-service stressors and obtain medical records.

The Board has reopened the veteran's claim for service connection for PTSD and determined that new and material evidence has been submitted. The Board also granted increased ratings for major depression, IBS, and prostatitis.

The Board denied increased ratings for bilateral otitis externa and PTSD, finding that the veteran's conditions did not meet criteria for higher disability evaluations.

The Board has denied the veteran's claims for service connection for a cervical spine disability, stomach disability, and neuropsychiatric disability (including PTSD). The evidence does not support a finding that these disabilities are related to military service.

The Board has granted a 30% rating for the veteran's right thigh disability, but denied an increased rating in excess of 10% for his right thigh scar. The issues of service connection for PTSD and hypertension are addressed in the REMAND portion of this decision.

The Board has remanded the case due to incomplete information and records, including verification of a stressor incident and treatment records for PTSD.

The Board has determined that an effective date prior to November 6, 1997 for the grant of service connection for PTSD is denied.

The veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development, including obtaining medical records and determining his employability.

The Board has denied service connection for PTSD, residuals of a wound of the right arm, and residuals of a head injury. The claim for ruptured eardrum remains pending.

The VA determined that the veteran's PTSD does not meet or approximate the criteria for a higher evaluation, and thus denied his request for an increased initial rating.

The Board has granted the veteran's request to reopen his claims for PTSD and right ear hearing loss, as new evidence has been received that relates to an unestablished fact necessary to substantiate these claims.

The veteran's appeal is being remanded for a new hearing before the Veterans Law Judge at the RO.

The Board has remanded the case for further development and consideration, including proper VCAA notice regarding disability ratings and effective dates.

The Board has determined that the veteran's PTSD warrants a 50 percent disability rating since January 21, 2003.

The Board found that the veteran's PTSD was not incurred in or aggravated by active military service due to insufficient evidence of verified in-service stressors.

The VA determined that the veteran's PTSD warrants a 70 percent evaluation, reflecting significant occupational and social impairment.