PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) decisions — 2009

The Board finds that the Veteran's PTSD and secondary depression are related to his service, specifically his combat experience in Vietnam. As such, the claim for service connection is granted.

The VA has determined that the appellant's PTSD does not warrant a rating higher than 30 percent, as his symptoms do not meet the criteria for a higher evaluation.

The Board has remanded the case for additional development to verify the Veteran's claimed stressors and determine if service connection can be established.

The Board has granted service connection for depression and PTSD, finding that the Veteran's current conditions are related to her military service. Service connection for schizophrenia, paranoid type, is not addressed in this decision.

The Board found that the Veteran did not have a diagnosed condition of PTSD related to his verified in-service stressor and thus denied service connection for PTSD.

The Board found that the Veteran did not engage in combat with the enemy and there is no credible evidence of an in-service stressor to support a diagnosis of PTSD. The Veteran's bipolar disorder was also not related to service.

The Board has remanded the case for further development, including a VA examination to assess the current severity of PTSD and whether it prevents the Veteran from securing or following a substantially gainful occupation. The issues of an initial rating in excess of 70 percent for PTSD and entitlement to TDIU are also being addressed.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection due to insufficient evidence in the October 2008 VA examination report.

The Board has determined that the Veteran does not have a diagnosed PTSD based on verified in-service stressors, and thus service connection for PTSD is denied.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development and consideration of his claims.

The Board has determined that the Veteran meets the criteria for a diagnosis of PTSD and finds service connection is warranted.

The Board has reopened the claim for service connection for PTSD and established that a valid diagnosis of PTSD is of record, thus granting the Veteran's appeal.

The Board found that the Veteran does not have a current diagnosis of PTSD and thus, service connection for this condition is denied.

The Veteran's cervical spine disorder and acquired psychiatric disorders were not incurred in or aggravated by service.

The Board found that the Veteran's service-connected disabilities did not cause or contribute to his death, and that the causes of his death (respiratory arrest, COPD, pulmonary embolus, PTSD) were unrelated to his active duty service.

The Veteran's claim for an increased initial disability rating for service-connected posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is being remanded due to the need for additional medical evidence and a VA examination.

The Veteran's PTSD has resulted in occupational and social impairment with reduced reliability and productivity, warranting a 50 percent evaluation.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's unit was subject to enemy attack at Long Binh, and his PTSD is service-connected.

The Veteran's PTSD is manifested by total occupational and social impairment due to symptoms such as nightmares, flashbacks, anhedonia, detachment, restricted affect, anger, irritability, depression, persistent hallucinations, grossly inappropriate behavior, reported suicidal ideation at times, impaired impulse control, hypervigilance, anxiety, high startle response, impaired memory and decreased concentration. The Board has determined that the Veteran is entitled to a 100 percent rating for PTSD from August 6, 2003 to August 22, 2006.

PTSD was rated at 50% from April 28, 2005 to June 17, 2009.,PTSD remains rated at 70% since June 17, 2009.