PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) decisions — 2009

The Veteran died in October 2005 from intracranial hemorrhage due to, or as a consequence of, hypertension. The RO will need to provide proper notice and obtain a medical opinion regarding the cause of death and its relation to service-connected conditions.

The Veteran's PTSD with bipolar disorder is rated at 100 percent effective November 1, 2005 due to total occupational and social impairment.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings were denied. The Board found that the Veteran is entitled to a higher disability rating of 20 percent for his right shoulder rotator cuff tear, but denied all other claims.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for PTSD is being remanded due to the need for additional evidence regarding his claimed stressors and a VA examination to determine if his PTSD is related to military service.

The Veteran's claims for PTSD and TDIU are being remanded due to the need for additional evidence, including SSA records.

The Veteran's PTSD is currently rated at 30 percent, effective from January 16, 2003. He seeks a higher rating.

The Board found that the Veteran did not have a diagnosis of PTSD at any time during the pendency of his appeal and thus denied service connection for PTSD.

The Veteran seeks an increased evaluation for his PTSD disability. The Board has ordered a remand due to the need for additional development, including obtaining VA treatment records and scheduling the Veteran for a new examination.

The Veteran's PTSD symptoms do not meet the criteria for a higher rating as they do not cause total occupational and social impairment.

The Veteran's PTSD has not been shown to meet or approximate the criteria for a rating in excess of 50 percent prior to October 29, 2008 and a rating in excess of 70 percent from that date.

The Board found that the appellant did not engage in combat with the enemy and there is no credible supporting evidence of his claimed in-service stressors. Therefore, service connection for PTSD was denied.

The Veteran's claim of entitlement to service connection for PTSD is being remanded due to the need for additional medical records and further development.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's PTSD is related to his combat experiences during WWII and grants service connection for this condition.

The Board has remanded the case due to incomplete development of evidence regarding the veteran's claimed PTSD, including a lack of specific determination on stressor exposure and an examination for PTSD.

The Board has remanded the case for further development, including a search of the NCOIC's personnel records to determine if there were in-service stressors related to sexual harassment and assault.

The Board found that the Veteran did not have a diagnosed PTSD or verified in-service stressor, and thus denied her claim for service connection.

The Veteran's service-connected PTSD is currently rated at 70 percent for the period beginning on May 2, 2006. The RO has granted a temporary total evaluation during July 24, 2006 to October 31, 2006 due to hospitalization and assigned a permanent rating of 70 percent effective November 1, 2006.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for PTSD was granted, and his right knee injury was rated at 10 percent effective from November 13, 2002.

The Board has determined that there is no credible supporting evidence of the Veteran's claimed in-service stressors, and thus service connection for PTSD, TMJ, and sleep disorder cannot be established.