PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) decisions — 2010

The Veteran's PTSD claim is being remanded for a new examination to assess the severity of his condition. The TDIU claim may be impacted by the outcome of the PTSD claim and thus will also need to be reconsidered.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's PTSD and ulcers were not incurred in or aggravated by active military service, nor are they proximately due to or aggravated by a service-connected disability. Therefore, service connection for both conditions is denied.

The Veteran's PTSD is currently rated as 50 percent disabling, and the Board finds that this rating adequately reflects his symptoms and impairment.

The Board found that the Veteran's PTSD was not incurred in or aggravated by service and denied his claim.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for PTSD and increased ratings for various disabilities, including pelvic fracture with L5-S1 radiculopathy, left hip fractures, right hip fractures, left orbital fracture, status post right rib fractures, and mood disorder with headaches due to traumatic brain injury. The appeal was reopened on new evidence.

The Board has determined that the appellant's PTSD does not warrant an increased rating beyond 50 percent. The issues of service connection for a right knee disability and degenerative disc disease of the low back have been withdrawn by the appellant.

The Board has determined that additional procedures are necessary to supplement the evidence of record before issuing a decision in this matter, including providing notification about alternative sources for verifying an in-service personal assault stressor and obtaining relevant medical records from SSA and VA outpatient centers.

The Veteran's PTSD was manifested by severe symptoms causing occupational and social impairment with deficiencies in most areas from May 31, 2006 to July 21, 2009. Since July 22, 2009, the disability has been manifested by total occupational impairment.

The Veteran seeks service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD and depression, as secondary to his service-connected myeloma. The Board has determined that additional development is necessary due to the need for proper notice and a VA examination.

The Board has determined that an examination is necessary in the case to determine whether the Veteran currently suffers from PTSD as a result of his in-service stressors associated with being a medic and ambulance driver. The claim will be decided based on the evidence of record.

The Veteran's PTSD has been granted and assigned a 30 percent initial disability rating effective June 5, 2007. The appeal is for an increased rating.

The Board has remanded the case for additional development to ensure a complete record is available before deciding the Veteran's claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD.

The Board has remanded the case for additional development, including obtaining clinical records and verifying claimed stressors. The Veteran will be scheduled for an examination to determine the nature and etiology of his psychiatric disorders.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development, including obtaining medical records and scheduling a VA PTSD examination.

The Board has determined that the appellant's burn scars of both legs are associated with decreased hair growth and xerosis but do not meet the criteria for an evaluation in excess of 10 percent.

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

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded due to the need for additional development, including obtaining medical records and scheduling a new VA examination.

The Veteran's claims for service connection were denied, and the RO found that new and material evidence had not been received to reopen his claims. The decision is final.

The Veteran's appeal is remanded due to the need for a hearing before the Board at his local RO in Boston, Massachusetts.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient verification of the Veteran's claimed stressor related to witnessing a fellow soldier's death in the DMZ during service. The RO/AMC is instructed to attempt to verify this stressor by seeking records from the U.S. Army and Joint Services Records Research Center (JSRRC) and contacting the relevant office of the United Nations.