PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) Board decisions

The Board has granted the veteran's claim for service connection for PTSD, finding that new and material evidence supports reopening of his previously denied claim.

The Board previously granted a 30 percent rating for PTSD prior to September 19, 1996. The veteran is seeking an increased rating beyond this period.

The Board found no credible supporting evidence of the claimed stressors, and thus denied service connection for Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder.

The veteran's service-connected disabilities do not prevent him from preparing for, obtaining, or retaining suitable employment in his chosen field of catfish farming.

The veteran's posttraumatic stress disorder is currently rated at 30 percent, and the Board has determined that a higher evaluation of 50 percent is warranted based on significant occupational and social impairment.

The veteran's PTSD is currently rated at 30 percent, reflecting moderate symptoms.

The veteran's PTSD is currently rated at 50 percent, and his right knee disability (post-patellectomy) is rated at 20 percent. Both conditions meet the criteria for their respective ratings.

The Board has granted the veteran's claims for an initial rating of 30 percent for PTSD and a 20 percent rating for osteochondroma of the right distal femur, effective from August 19, 1998.

The veteran's PTSD is currently rated as 50 percent disabling, and the Board has determined that this rating is appropriate based on his symptoms and functional impairment.

The Board has determined that the veteran did not file a timely appeal regarding her claim for service connection for PTSD, and thus lacks jurisdiction to consider this issue.

The veteran's PTSD is currently rated as 10 percent disabling, and the Board finds that this rating adequately reflects his current level of disability.

The Board has denied the claim for an evaluation in excess of 10 percent for post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) on appeal from the initial grant of service connection.

The Board has reopened the veteran's claims for PTSD and Crohn's disease, but denied service connection for a back disorder. The decision is mixed as some issues were granted while others were not.

The veteran's PTSD is manifested by symptoms such as chronic sleep impairment, nightmares, depression, irritability, and social isolation, causing mild to moderate social and occupational impairment. A 30 percent rating for PTSD is granted.

The Board has remanded the case for further development and readjudication due to issues related to service connection for post-traumatic stress disorder, an acquired psychiatric disorder (likely referring to post-traumatic stress disorder), and a respiratory disorder. The veteran's claims are also being considered under the provisions of 38 C.F.R. § 3.317 regarding Gulf War Syndrome.

The veteran's PTSD rendered him unemployable as of October 12, 1993, and the Board granted a 100% evaluation for this period.

The veteran's service-connected disabilities do not prevent him from preparing for, obtaining, or retaining suitable employment in his chosen field of catfish farming.

The veteran's service-connected PTSD is manifested by symptoms such as flashbacks, nightmares, hypervigilance, and avoidance of stimuli associated with his combat experiences. The VA examiner determined that the veteran has significant social, industrial, and emotional impairment due to PTSD, warranting a 30 percent evaluation.

The Board has granted the veteran's claim for service connection for PTSD, finding that it is related to his military service.

The veteran is seeking service connection for PTSD, which she claims was caused by sexual assault during her military service. The VA has requested additional evidence from the veteran and ordered a remand to ensure all necessary development has been completed.