PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) decisions — 2009

The Veteran's appeal is remanded for further development, including a paid and due audit of the overpayment amount and consideration of both the creation of the overpayment and the entitlement to a waiver of recovery.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for bladder cancer has been reopened, and his PTSD is now rated at 50 percent. The Veteran's PTSD symptoms include depression, anxiety, social isolation, detachment from others, impaired concentration and memory, suicidal thoughts, and difficulty in maintaining relationships with family members.

The Board has determined that new and material evidence has been received to reopen the claim of service connection for PTSD, and as a result, the Veteran's claim is granted.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's PTSD is service-connected due to combat exposure during his active duty in Iraq.

The Veteran's anxiety disorder, which is considered a direct service connection condition, results in moderate impairment with reduced reliability and productivity. The VA has determined that the current disability does not warrant a higher rating.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's PTSD and Adjustment Disorder are due to his service, including combat experiences in Iraq, and grants service connection for these conditions.

The Veteran's PTSD is rated at 70 percent, effective from March 2007. The back disability and bony hyperostosis of the left sternocostal junction are both currently rated at 10 percent.

The Veteran does not have an acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD, anxiety and depression, due to disease or injury incurred in or aggravated by his military service.

The Veteran's PTSD is currently rated at 30 percent, and the Board has determined that a higher rating is not warranted.

The Board has remanded the case due to incomplete information and evidence, including SSA records related to PTSD.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient examination of the Veteran's psychiatric disabilities and their relation to service. The Veteran is entitled to a VA medical examination to determine if his current psychiatric conditions are related to his military service.

The Board has granted the petition to reopen the claim for service connection for PTSD and an acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD. A VA examination is needed to determine the etiology of any psychiatric illness.

The Board has reopened the claim for bipolar disorder, depressive type. The PTSD and Meniere's disease with hearing loss and tinnitus claims are pending.

The Veteran's PTSD is found to be due to sexual assault during active service, and the Board grants service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder.

The Board found that the Veteran did not engage in combat and there is no credible supporting evidence of a verified in-service PTSD stressor. Therefore, service connection for PTSD was denied.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorder, variously diagnosed as dysthymic disorder, somatoform disorder and PTSD, was incurred during active military service. The residuals of back injury, neck injury, injuries to the left knee, right knee, and right shoulder were also found to be related to his active duty service.

The Board has determined that there is no evidence of a nexus between the Veteran's active duty and his currently shown psychiatric disorder, including PTSD. Therefore, service connection for a psychiatric disorder is not warranted.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to the need for a VA mental disorders examination and additional development of evidence.

The Board has remanded the case due to a need for further investigation regarding whether Xavier Gomez was killed in an explosion at Can Tho Army Airfield on January 8, 1970. The Veteran's claim will be readjudicated based on this new information.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities do not meet the criteria for special monthly compensation based upon the need for regular aid and attendance of another person or by reason of being housebound.