PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) decisions — 2010

The Veteran's claim for an increased rating for PTSD was denied by the Board, with a finding that his symptoms did not warrant a higher disability rating.

The Board has granted an increased evaluation of 30 percent for PTSD and restored the 40 percent evaluation for diabetes mellitus, type II. The claim for TDIU remains pending.

The Board has remanded the case due to the need for additional development and evidence, including stressor verification.

The Board has remanded the case for additional development, including obtaining Social Security Administration (SSA) decision and supporting documents, VA treatment records from the Norwich VetCenter, and a VA psychiatric examination to determine the severity of the Veteran's PTSD. The issues on appeal are service connection for sleep apnea as secondary to PTSD and an initial disability evaluation in excess of 30 percent for PTSD.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's PTSD is related to his military service and has granted service connection for this condition.

The Board has granted service connection for the Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD, finding that it is at least as likely as not proximately due to his service-connected disabilities.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for PTSD is being remanded due to the need for further development regarding other psychiatric disabilities and credibility of stressor events. The case will be adjudicated again after any necessary development.

The Veteran's appeal was dismissed due to his death.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for PTSD was granted. The claims of whether new and material evidence has been received to reopen a claim of entitlement to service connection for asthma, and entitlement to an increased evaluation for service-connected atopic eczema were also granted.

The Board has determined that an acquired psychiatric disorder was aggravated during active military service, and thus service connection is granted for the claimed conditions.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorder, including as secondary to service-connected atrial fibrillation, PTSD, and personality disorder are all incurred during active duty service. The claim for TDIU is remanded.

The Veteran's appeal for an increased rating for PTSD and a TDIU is being remanded due to the need for further development. The Veteran has requested a videoconference hearing.

The Board has reopened the claim for PTSD and granted service connection. The claims for hypertension and herpes simplex virus were denied.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for a Central Office or Travel Board hearing. The issues include reopening claims for service connection for mental trauma, sexual dysfunction, and PTSD.

The Board has remanded the case due to incomplete records, including treatment from Vet Centers and VA facilities. The Veteran needs a new psychiatric examination to determine if he meets criteria for PTSD or other psychiatric disorders, and whether these are related to service.

The Veteran's psychiatric disability, characterized by occupational and social impairment with reduced reliability and productivity, is rated at 50 percent. The reduction in the rating for prostate cancer residuals was upheld.

The Veteran's claim for a higher rating for his service-connected posttraumatic stress disorder is being remanded due to the need for updated VA treatment records and an examination to assess the current severity of his condition.

The Board has granted the Veteran's claim of service connection for PTSD, and therefore the benefit sought on appeal has been granted in full.

The Veteran's appeal is remanded due to the need for a new VA examination for PTSD and for additional VA treatment records. The issue of entitlement to TDIU is also part of this claim.

The Veteran has exhibited disturbances of motivation and mood, difficulty in establishing and maintaining effective work and social relationships, memory loss, and panic attacks. Resolving the benefit of doubt in favor of the Veteran, the criteria for an initial disability rating of 50 percent have been met during the entire appeal period.