PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) Board decisions

The Board has granted service connection for Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) due to a verified in-service stressor, and the positive and negative medical evidence is at least in equipoise.

The Veteran's claims for an increased rating for PTSD and TDIU are being remanded due to the need for additional development, including a new VA examination.

The Board has decided to remand the cases for further development due to conflicting medical and lay evidence regarding the severity of the Veteran's PTSD, his employability, and the relationship between his alcoholism and PTSD. The VA will obtain additional records and provide a supplemental opinion.

The Veteran's PTSD has been rated at 50% since March 23, 2004. The Board found that a higher rating is not warranted prior to February 15, 2005 due to the severity of his symptoms and their impact on his social and occupational functioning.

The Board has dismissed the Veteran's claims for service connection for PTSD, Major Depression, and Panic Disorder due to his withdrawal of these issues prior to a decision being made.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for PTSD is granted as the evidence shows a current diagnosis of PTSD, an in-service stressor, and a medical link between the two.

The Veteran's PTSD is rated at 100 percent disabling, effective October 17, 2017. The claim for an earlier effective date was dismissed.

The Board of Veterans' Appeals has granted service connection for PTSD and Mood Disorders, both presumed conditions under the PACT Act.

Your claim for a higher rating and service connection for PTSD has been granted. The new evidence supports reopening your case.