PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) decisions — 2010

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development, including obtaining Social Security Administration records and VA outpatient treatment records. A new VA psychiatric examination will also be conducted to assess the current status of his service-connected PTSD.

The Veteran has withdrawn his appeals for service connection for a heart disorder and an increased rating for PTSD before the Board could issue a decision.

The Veteran's PTSD has been evaluated at 50 percent since the grant of service connection. The evidence shows symptoms such as depressed mood, anxiety, chronic sleep impairment, irritability, avoidance, and isolation, but does not meet the criteria for a higher evaluation.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded due to the need for additional evidence, including Vet Center treatment records and a possible new VA examination if significant changes in symptoms are noted.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is being remanded due to the need for additional development, including a search of unit history and personnel records.

The Board has remanded the case for additional development, including obtaining service personnel records and conducting a VA examination to determine if the Veteran's PTSD and sleep disorder are related to his military service.

The Veteran's claim for an increased rating for service-connected PTSD is being remanded due to the need for updated VA examination records and treatment information.

The Board has remanded the case for additional development, including obtaining VA medical records and scheduling a VA examination to address whether the Veteran was sexually assaulted during service and if he developed PTSD or other psychiatric disorders as a result.

The Veteran's PTSD symptoms, including occasional suicidal ideation and impaired social relationships, warrant a 70 percent disability rating effective November 1, 2008. Service connection for a heart disability is granted.

The Veteran is granted an effective date of May 24, 1993 for a 100 percent rating for service-connected PTSD.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for PTSD and a sleep disorder are being remanded due to the need for additional development, including obtaining VA treatment records and verifying in-service stressors.

The Board has remanded the case for further development due to the Veteran's current psychiatric diagnoses and the low threshold for requiring an examination and medical opinion.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for sinusitis and PTSD were denied by the RO. The Board remanded both issues for further development, including scheduling a Travel Board hearing.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim of reopening his service connection for psychiatric disability, including PTSD, finding no new and material evidence to support the claim.

The Veteran's psychiatric condition, including depression and PTSD, has caused significant impairment in work and social functioning since April 27, 1999. The VA determined that a higher rating of 70 percent is warranted as of July 27, 2009.

The Veteran is granted service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder (anxiety) and PTSD, as these conditions are found to be related to his military service. The Board determined that the Veteran's anxiety symptoms during service were similar to his current PTSD symptoms.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for reopening his previously denied claims for PTSD, hearing loss with tinnitus, and stomach cancer due to lack of new and material evidence.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for increased rating for migraine headache disorder and service connection for posttraumatic stress disorder due to insufficient credible corroboration of her in-service stressor allegations.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded due to the need for VA examinations to determine the nature and likely etiology of her claimed PTSD, back condition, and knee condition.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including his left leg and foot conditions, rendered him unable to engage in substantially gainful employment. His TDIU claim was granted for accrued benefits purposes.