PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) decisions — 2009

The Veteran's claim for service connection for peripheral neuropathy of the extremities was denied. The Veteran received a 70% rating for PTSD from March 23, 2005 to October 19, 2006.

The Veteran's appeal for service connection for PTSD is remanded due to her failure to report for a scheduled hearing. She will be given another opportunity to attend the hearing.

The Veteran's combined rating for service-connected disabilities is 60%, which does not meet the threshold for a TDIU benefit as set forth under 38 C.F.R. § 4.16(a).

The Board found that the Veteran does not meet the criteria for service connection of PTSD or a depressive disorder, and thus denied the claim.

The Board has remanded the case for further development, including scheduling a VA examination to assess the appellant's psychiatric conditions and their relationship to service.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for arthritis and PTSD was denied. The Board found no evidence linking the current disabilities to his military service.

The Board has decided to remand the case for further development, including obtaining VA and private treatment records, SSA records, and an examination to determine the nature and etiology of the Veteran's psychiatric disorder.

The Veteran's PTSD was rated at 30 percent from June 21, 2006 to January 27, 2008 and at 50 percent effective July 8, 2008. The Board granted a 70 percent rating for PTSD effective January 28, 2008.

The Board has remanded the case for further development, including verification of in-service stressors and a VA examination to determine the nature and etiology of any current bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus. The Veteran's claim for PTSD will also be reviewed based on verified in-service stressors.

The Board has remanded the case due to the need for VA outpatient treatment records from the Little Rock VA Medical Center, which are relevant to the veteran's PTSD claim. The issue of service connection will be readjudicated after these records are obtained.

The Board has remanded the case for additional development, including obtaining medical records and scheduling a VA examination. The Veteran's claim for TDIU is also being referred to the Director of Compensation and Pension Service.

The Veteran's appeal was dismissed due to his death.

The Veteran's claim for an increased rating for posttraumatic stress disorder is being remanded due to the need for a VA examination to assess current disability level.

The Veteran's PTSD is rated as 30 percent since June 23, 2000 and denied for higher ratings. The October 1972 rating decision regarding service connection for a cervical strain with headaches was not found to be clearly and unmistakably erroneous.

The Board granted the Veteran's claim, allowing an effective date of March 26, 1995 for a 100% disability rating for PTSD.

The Veteran's appeal is remanded to determine the appropriate effective date for his service connection for PTSD.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development, including obtaining medical records and arranging for psychiatric and orthopedic/neurological examinations to determine the nature of his disabilities and their impact on employment.

The Veteran's PTSD with depression is currently rated at 50 percent, but the evidence does not show that his condition warrants a higher rating.

The Veteran's claim for an increased evaluation for service-connected PTSD is being remanded due to the need for additional development, including obtaining Vet Center treatment records and a new VA examination.

The Veteran's PTSD is related to service and the Board grants service connection for PTSD.