PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) decisions — 2010

The Veteran's claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD, is being remanded due to the need for additional development and clarification of her in-service stressor.

The Veteran's claim for an earlier effective date for the grant of service connection for PTSD was granted, with the effective date set at September 3, 2004.

The Board found new and material evidence to reopen the claim of service connection for PTSD, but denied the claim due to lack of combat participation and unverified inservice stressors.

The Board has remanded the case due to uncertainty regarding the appellant's eye sight and need for aid and attendance. The VA is instructed to obtain medical records, schedule an ophthalmology examination, and arrange a VA examination to determine if the appellant requires regular aid and attendance.

The Veteran's PTSD has been rated at 30 percent since November 18, 2009. The rating is granted as the condition causes occupational and social impairment due to mild or transient symptoms that decrease work efficiency and ability to perform occupational tasks only during periods of significant stress.

The Veteran's PTSD, rated at 70 percent disabling, renders him unable to obtain and maintain any form of substantially gainful employment consistent with his education and occupational background. As a result, the Board has granted a TDIU.

The Veteran's PTSD has been rated at 30 percent since December 13, 2005.

The Veteran's claim for an increased disability rating for his PTSD is being remanded due to the need for further development, including obtaining updated medical records and scheduling a VA examination.

The Veteran's PTSD resulted in occupational and social impairment with reduced reliability and productivity, but not to the extent that would warrant a higher initial rating of 50 percent or more.

The Veteran's appeal has been withdrawn by his representative.

The Veteran's claim for TDIU is being remanded due to the need for a new examination to determine his employability.

The Board has remanded the case for additional development, including obtaining VA outpatient clinic records and scheduling a VA psychiatric examination. The claim will be reconsidered based on all evidence of record.

The Board has reopened the Veteran's claim of service connection for PTSD and determined that new evidence supports a current diagnosis, linking it to his combat experiences in Vietnam.

The Board has granted service connection for a disability manifested by diarrhea, PTSD, and arthralgias. The respiratory disorder, back disability, chronic sinus disability, fatigue, and skin rash were not found to be related to service or the Gulf War.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for posttraumatic stress disorder and a total disability rating based on individual unemployability is being remanded due to the need for additional development, including a VA examination.

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

The Board has determined that the Veteran's bipolar disorder is service-connected, but not PTSD.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities (bilateral hearing loss, plantar warts of the left foot, varicose veins of both lower extremities, tinnitus, and PTSD) prevent him from engaging in substantially gainful employment.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded to the RO for a local hearing and readjudication of his claims.

The Board has granted the Veteran's claim for service connection for PTSD, finding that his combat experience in Vietnam provided a valid stressor for his diagnosis of PTSD.