PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) decisions — 2010

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded due to the need for a new examination of his service-connected PTSD, as the current evidence may not accurately reflect its current nature and severity.

The Veteran's PTSD is found to be related to his service in Southwest Asia, and the claim for service connection is granted.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for PTSD is being remanded due to the need for further development, including an examination and review of his claims file. The case will be readjudicated after these steps are taken.

The Board has remanded the case for further development, including a psychiatric examination to determine if the Veteran's depression is related to his military service. The appeal will be reconsidered after this additional development.

The Veteran's PTSD results in significant impairment, but does not meet the criteria for a higher rating. The Board has granted a TDIU based on his service-connected PTSD.

The Veteran's claim for an earlier effective date of December 19, 2000 for a 100 percent disability evaluation for PTSD is granted.

The Veteran's PTSD is currently rated at 50 percent, and the Board has determined that a higher rating is not warranted.

The Veteran's appeal for an increased evaluation of his PTSD, currently rated at 50 percent, has been dismissed as the Veteran withdrew his appeal before a decision was made.

The Veteran's service-connected PTSD is currently rated at 30 percent, and the Board finds that it does not meet the criteria for a higher rating.

The Veteran's TDIU was granted effective October 23, 2002, the date of her formal claim for increased compensation based on unemployability due to PTSD.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's PTSD is incurred in service and granted his claim for service connection.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for PTSD and other psychiatric disorders including depression due to incomplete development of evidence regarding stressors and the need for a VA examination to determine if service connection is warranted.

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

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for further development, including obtaining VA clinical records and scheduling the Veteran for an examination to determine the nature and etiology of his acquired psychiatric disorders. The claims will be readjudicated after these actions.

The Board has granted the appellant's claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, to include posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD). The decision is based on new and material evidence submitted by the appellant.

Service connection for PTSD was granted in April 2006, with a 50 percent rating effective August 24, 2005.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for a torn quadriceps tendon of the right knee and an increased evaluation for PTSD are being remanded due to the need for additional development.

The Board has remanded the case for further development to corroborate claimed stressors and provide a VA mental health examination.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, to include PTSD, is being remanded due to the need for additional evidence and a VA psychiatric examination.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development, including obtaining SSA records and arranging a new examination to assess the current severity of his service-connected PTSD.