PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) decisions — 2004

The Board has remanded the case for further development, including obtaining VA and Vet Center treatment records, a Social Security Administration (SSA) decision, and a new VA psychiatric examination. The veteran's claim for an increased evaluation of his service-connected post-traumatic stress disorder is pending.

The Board has remanded the case for additional development, including obtaining medical records and scheduling examinations. The veteran's claim for TDIU remains pending.

The veteran is seeking a higher disability rating for his service-connected post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). The Board has determined that additional evidence needs to be considered and remanded.

The Board has determined that additional VA treatment records are needed and a new examination is necessary to determine the nature, extent, and etiology of the veteran's claimed conditions.

The veteran's appeal is remanded due to the need for a VA examination and additional records, including psychotherapy notes. The case will be re-adjudicated based on the new evidence.

The Board has reopened the veteran's service connection claim for PTSD due to new and material evidence, but the case is being remanded for further development.

The appellant seeks an earlier effective date for the award of a 100 percent schedular evaluation for PTSD, which was granted on June 5, 2001. The Board has determined that additional development is necessary to ascertain if there were any informal claims filed prior to June 5, 2001.

The Board has determined that the veteran's PTSD is a result of combat-related stressors sustained during his service in Vietnam, and therefore grants the claim.

The veteran's PTSD has been rated at 50 percent since April 25, 2002. The effective date for the grant of TDIU is moot as it predates October 22, 1997.

The Board has denied service connection for Hepatitis C and has remanded the issues of increased evaluations for PTSD to the RO.

The Board found that the veteran does not have a current diagnosis of post-traumatic stress disorder and concluded that his psychiatric disability is not related to service. The claim was denied as there was no evidence linking his current condition to service.

The Board has granted service connection for a jaw disability due to dental/facial trauma and PTSD, finding that the veteran's experiences in Southeast Asia are corroborated by military records and his testimony. The veteran sustained facial/dental trauma during service which resulted in current malaligned jaw and front tooth disorder, and credible evidence supports an acquired psychiatric disorder including PTSD as a result of his Vietnam service.

The veteran's claim of entitlement to an initial increased evaluation for his service-connected PTSD is being remanded due to the need for additional development, including a VA examination and review of all relevant records.

The Board has remanded the case due to incomplete information regarding the veteran's claimed stressors and a need for further examination.

The Board has remanded the case for further development, including obtaining additional medical records and conducting examinations to determine service connection for a psychiatric disorder (PTSD) and an increased rating for residuals of a fracture of L2-L3.

The Board has determined that the veteran's currently diagnosed Major Depression began in service and granted service connection for this condition.

The veteran's PTSD has been rated at the highest possible level (100%) due to its severe impact on his social, laboral, and family capacities.

The veteran's PTSD was rated at 30 percent prior to January 22, 2001.,From January 22, 2001 to May 15, 2001, the veteran's PTSD warranted a rating of 50 percent.

The veteran's claim for service connection for PTSD is being remanded due to the need for additional development and consideration.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for service connection for bipolar disorder and PTSD, finding no evidence of these conditions in service or a link to service.