PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) decisions — 2008

The veteran's claim for an increased evaluation for PTSD is being remanded due to the failure to schedule a hearing before the Board of Veterans' Appeals.

The veteran's appeal is remanded to the RO for issuance of a SOC in the matter of restoration of service connection for PTSD. The RO must secure all treatment records from the Vet Center and any other sources identified by the veteran, including those following his bus accident in 1983. A VA examination will be arranged to determine if any current low back disability is related to military service.

The Board has determined that there is a need to obtain additional VA treatment records from the Muskogee, Oklahoma VA Medical Center for PTSD. The claim will be reconsidered based on these new records.

The veteran's service-connected PTSD has resulted in total occupational and social impairment since February 7, 2005. The effective date for the award of a 70 percent rating is set at October 22, 2003.

The veteran's appeal is being remanded to the RO for further development of his claims, including scheduling a VA psychiatric examination and obtaining all relevant medical records.

The VA has determined that the veteran's PTSD does not meet the criteria for a higher initial evaluation than 50 percent, as his symptoms do not warrant a rating of 70 percent or more.

The Board has remanded the DIC and accrued benefits claims due to inadequate VCAA notice.

The Board found that the veteran's PTSD was not incurred in or aggravated by service, and denied his claim.

The Board has granted the veteran's claim for service connection for PTSD based on new evidence provided by the veteran.

The Board has granted the veteran's claim for service connection for PTSD based on new evidence provided by the veteran.

The veteran's PTSD is currently rated at 70 percent, and the claim for an initial evaluation in excess of 70 percent has been granted. The effective date for service connection remains unchanged.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for service connection for various conditions, including right shoulder and knee disabilities, PTSD, kidney stones, diabetes mellitus, and heart disease. The Board found that these conditions were not incurred or aggravated by service, did not have a relationship to any service-connected condition, and no new evidence was presented to reopen previously denied claims.

The Board has remanded the case due to incomplete information regarding in-service stressors and further evidentiary development is needed.

The Board has remanded the veteran's claims due to insufficient evidence regarding his claimed stressors and their impact on his PTSD diagnosis. The RO is instructed to request ship deck logs from the National Archives for verification of the veteran's in-service stressors.

The veteran's claim for an increased disability rating for his service-connected PTSD is being remanded due to the need for a new VA examination and consideration of updated evidence.

The VA denied the appellant's request to reopen his claim for service connection for PTSD, finding that no new and material evidence had been submitted.

The Board found that the reduction of the PTSD rating from 70 percent to 30 percent was warranted, and also determined that TDIU should be terminated as the veteran had been employed for 12 consecutive months.

The Board has remanded the veteran's claim for service connection for PTSD due to incomplete development of her claims, including obtaining service personnel records and medical records. The veteran is also asked to provide additional information regarding alleged stressful events in service and potential alternative sources of evidence.

The veteran's PTSD has been rated at 50 percent since August 26, 2004, due to occupational and social impairment with reduced reliability and productivity.

The Board has determined that an examination is necessary to determine the nature and etiology of the veteran's claimed psychiatric disorder, including PTSD. The case will be remanded for further development.