PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) decisions — 2009

The Veteran's hearing loss and PTSD are not rated higher than the current levels, with his hearing loss remaining non-compensable and his PTSD rated at 30 percent.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's PTSD is related to his service, and thus service connection for PTSD is granted.

The Veteran's PTSD has been rated at 50 percent since June 6, 2007. The Board found that the symptoms do not warrant a higher rating as they do not meet the criteria for a 70 percent rating.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for PTSD, an anxiety disorder, and a mood disorder. The evidence did not establish that any of these conditions were incurred or aggravated by military service.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded due to the need for additional development of his VA medical records and a new VA examination to assess the current severity of his PTSD.

The Veteran's PTSD was rated at 30 percent from October 15, 2001 to June 24, 2002 and on and after September 1, 2002.

The Board has determined that the Veteran does not have PTSD related to in-service stressors and denied service connection for both PTSD and hepatitis C.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for PTSD, finding that his lay statements of combat experience were not credible and there was no evidence in the file at date of death to support a diagnosis or stressor related to service.

The Board has determined that the Veteran does not have a current diagnosis of depression, PTSD, or paranoid schizophrenia. The Veteran's service treatment records do not show any psychiatric issues during his military service. His claims for service connection are denied as there is no evidence to support these conditions were incurred in service.

The Board has granted an effective date of September 8, 1998 for the grant of service connection for PTSD based on evidence showing that the Veteran had preexisting PTSD prior to his claim.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, to include PTSD, is being remanded due to the need for additional development and examination.

The Board has determined that the Veteran does not have a bipolar disorder, but finds that he has PTSD that is related to his military service. The claim for PTSD is granted.

The Veteran's appeal has been withdrawn prior to the Board making a decision.

The Veteran's PTSD has been rated at 30 percent since January 31, 2005. The VA determined that the impairment in most areas of work, school, family relations, judgment, thinking, and mood warranted a higher initial rating.

The Veteran's cause of death, moderately differentiated adenocarcinoma of the rectum, was not related to service-connected disabilities. The Veteran did not meet the criteria for DIC benefits pursuant to 38 U.S.C.A. § 1318.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development, including obtaining VA treatment records and scheduling examinations to determine the etiology of his current coronary artery disease and digestive disorder.

The Board has determined that additional development is needed to address the merits of the Veteran's claim for service connection for PTSD. This includes verifying any claimed in-service stressors and determining if they are supported by credible evidence.

The Veteran's PTSD results in occupational and social impairment with reduced reliability from May 13, 2004, to December 5, 2006. The RO granted a disability rating of 50 percent for this period.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded due to the need for a Travel Board hearing.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for PTSD is being remanded due to the need for additional development, including obtaining Social Security Administration records and scheduling a VA examination.