PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) decisions — 2010

The Veteran's PTSD has been granted a rating of 70 percent, effective from August 21, 2003.

The Veteran's claim for a TDIU is being remanded due to the need for additional evidence and an examination.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development, including obtaining SSA records and ensuring all claims are properly adjudicated.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for tinnitus has been granted. The issue of an initial disability rating in excess of 50 percent for PTSD and the TDIU claim are addressed in the REMAND portion.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded to the RO via the Appeals Management Center (AMC) for additional development, including scheduling a videoconference hearing at the RO.

The Board has determined that the Veteran does not have current diagnoses of hemorrhoids, cervical spine disability, left eye disability, or psychiatric disability (including PTSD) related to service. As a result, the claims for these conditions are denied.

The Veteran's PTSD is granted as service-connected due to combat exposure.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for PTSD was denied. The Board found that the evidence did not establish a verified stressor, and thus could not substantiate his claim.

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The Board denied the Veteran's applications to reopen his previously denied claims of service connection for PTSD, left hand weakness, and a low back disability. The claim for compensation under 38 U.S.C.A. § 1151 was also denied.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's PTSD is service-connected due to in-service sexual assault, and she was provided appropriate treatment for related conditions.

The Veteran's PTSD was productive of considerable social and industrial impairment for the period from May 31, 1996 to April 7, 2009. Since April 8, 2009, his PTSD has been productive of total occupational and social impairment.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's PTSD and secondary major depressive disorder are related to his service, warranting a grant of service connection.

The Board has remanded the case for additional development and readjudication due to issues related to service connection for cause of death and entitlement to Dependency and Indemnity Compensation (DIC) pursuant to 38 U.S.C.A. § 1318.

The Veteran's PTSD has been rated at 50 percent, and the Board found that it did not meet the criteria for a higher rating based on occupational and social impairment with reduced reliability and productivity.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's PTSD is related to a verified in-service stressor and grants service connection for PTSD.

The Veteran's PTSD has been rated at 30 percent since the initial grant of service connection, and this rating is maintained. The Board finds that the Veteran's PTSD does not warrant a higher evaluation based on the evidence provided.

The Veteran's PTSD is currently rated at 30 percent, and the Board has granted a higher initial rating to 50 percent effective December 10, 2001. The claim for TDIU remains pending.

The case is being remanded for further development to verify a claimed stressor event in service and determine if the Veteran has PTSD.

The Veteran's PTSD has been rated at 50 percent since July 3, 2007. The appeal for an increased rating or TDIU was denied as the evidence does not meet the criteria for a higher rating.