PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) decisions — 2010

The Veteran's claims for PTSD and cognitive disorder have been remanded due to the need for additional evidence, including VA treatment records, service personnel records, stressor verification, and examinations.

The Veteran's appeal was denied for increased ratings for PTSD and chronic left ankle sprain and strain with Achilles tendonitis. The disability is rated as 50 percent for PTSD prior to January 7, 2008, and 20 percent thereafter. For the ankle condition, there is no ankylosis but marked limitation of motion.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for PTSD and bipolar disorder, finding that there was no evidence of in-service stressors or a nexus to service.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for depression and posttraumatic stress disorder is being remanded due to the need for additional development, including obtaining his service personnel records and verifying any in-service stressors.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's claim for service connection for a psychiatric disorder, to include PTSD, requires additional development and remands. The Veteran must be provided with an adequate examination to determine the etiology of any diagnosed psychiatric disorders, including PTSD if found.

The Veteran seeks service connection for erectile dysfunction as secondary to his PTSD. He also seeks an increased evaluation for his PTSD. The case is being remanded for additional development of the medical record and for a VA examination.

The Veteran's appeal is dismissed as he withdrew his claim for a higher rating for PTSD. The right knee disability claim has been reopened due to the submission of new and material evidence, but service connection cannot be established as there was no in-service injury or chronic condition that manifested within one year of separation from service. Service connection for left knee disability is also not established.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development to verify stressors and obtain VA audiology examinations.

The Veteran seeks to reopen his previously denied claim for service connection for psychiatric disorders, including PTSD due to personal assault. The Board finds that additional development is needed and remands the case for further action.

The Veteran's PTSD is rated at 50 percent, the highest available rating under the criteria for PTSD. The scar on his left hand remains noncompensable.

The Veteran's PTSD symptoms during the period from September 18, 2000 to June 12, 2003 did not meet the criteria for a higher rating than 50 percent.

The Board has remanded the case due to incomplete service records and requests for additional information. The Veteran's claim will be reconsidered based on the newly obtained evidence.

The Board has remanded the case for additional development, including obtaining VA treatment records and providing a medical examination to determine the nature and etiology of the appellant's claimed conditions.

The Veteran's claim of service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including adjustment disorder and PTSD, is being remanded due to the need for further medical examination.

The Veteran's service-connected PTSD symptoms are shown to be moderate to severe, but do not meet the criteria for a higher evaluation.

The Board denied an earlier effective date for the award of a 100 percent schedular evaluation for the Veteran's PTSD with depression, finding that the appropriate effective date is August 4, 2003.

The VA determined that the Veteran does not have a diagnosis of PTSD and therefore denied his claim for service connection.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for further development, including obtaining his most recent VA clinical records and providing him with notice regarding the claim of entitlement to TDIU.

The Board has remanded the case due to issues related to service connection for PTSD and an effective date earlier than October 25, 2005.

The Veteran's appeal has been withdrawn, and the Board dismissed the case due to the appellant's request for withdrawal.