C & P ) examination for PTSD , in which the examiner determined the Veteran suffered from PTSD , as well as a depressive disorder . The Veteran explained his PTSD worsened in 2000 , when he switched from working night shift to day shift , and he was forced to frequently interact with co - workers and family members . The stress of such interactions increased his temper , and he became verbally abusive toward his family members . Shortly thereafter , he entered treatment at the VA and enrolled in private mental health services where he was diagnosed with depressive disorder and PTSD . The Veteran informed the examiner he dreamed often , but only occasionally about Vietnam . Following his discharge , he often awoke