PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) decisions — 2009

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded due to the need for additional development, including obtaining more recent VA outpatient treatment records and scheduling a VA examination.

The Veteran's bilateral retinopathy is reasonably related to his service-connected diabetes mellitus and has been granted as secondary service connection. The other issues remain unresolved.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for a more recent VA examination to determine the severity of his service-connected PTSD with alcohol abuse, and for clarification on his hearing request.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development, including obtaining medical records and determining the current severity of his PTSD symptoms.

The Board denied the appellant's claims of service connection for PTSD, diabetes mellitus, and an additional liver disability due to lack of credible evidence supporting these conditions. The Board found that there was no in-service stressor related to combat or exposure to herbicides, and thus could not establish service connection.

The Veteran's PTSD has been productive of occupational and social impairment with reduced reliability and productivity, warranting a 50 percent rating.

The Veteran's death was not determined to be service-connected, but the appellant is still eligible for DIC benefits under a different provision of law.

The Board has remanded the case for additional development, including a mental health examination to determine if the Veteran's psychiatric disorders are related to his military service.

The Veteran's PTSD is rated at 50 percent, effective October 4, 2006. The RO granted service connection for PTSD and increased the rating to 50 percent.

The Board has determined that the Veteran does not have a diagnosis of PTSD and therefore, service connection for PTSD is denied.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities do not meet the criteria for special monthly compensation based on the need for regular aid and attendance or by reason of being housebound. His TDIU claim is also denied as there is insufficient evidence to determine if his service-connected conditions preclude him from engaging in substantially gainful employment.

The Board has granted service connection for sleep apnea and remanded the issue of entitlement to an initial evaluation in excess of 50 percent for posttraumatic stress disorder.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disability, to include PTSD, is denied as there is no current diagnosis of PTSD and the depression is not shown to be related to any incident of his military service.

The Board has determined that the effective date for the grant of service connection for PTSD should be March 16, 2007.

The Board has reopened the Veteran's claim of service connection for PTSD due to new and material evidence, but denied the claim as there is insufficient evidence to establish a verified in-service stressor that caused PTSD.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims of service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder and PTSD, finding insufficient evidence to support the claimed stressor.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's unauthorized medical expenses incurred at Florida Hospital from October 21 to October 22, 2005 were reasonable and warranted reimbursement.

The Board has ordered reconsideration of the August 2008 decision denying service connection for posttraumatic stress disorder. The Veteran's claim is being remanded to allow for additional development, including a search for military personnel records and a VA psychiatric examination if one or more verified in-service stressors are found.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim of service connection for PTSD, finding that he did not meet the criteria for a diagnosis of PTSD in accordance with VA regulations.

The Veteran's claims for an increased disability rating for PTSD and a TDIU are being remanded due to the need for additional development, including obtaining updated VA treatment records and scheduling a new VA examination.