PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) decisions — 2010

The January 2005 rating decision denying service connection for PTSD is final. New and material evidence has not been submitted to reopen the claim.

The Board has granted service connection for post-traumatic stress disorder and assigned a 10 percent rating for residuals of a scorpion bite. The TDIU claim is also addressed in the REMAND portion.

The Veteran's claim for a higher rating for his PTSD is being remanded due to the need for additional medical records and further development.

The Veteran's PTSD causes significant impairment in social and occupational functioning, but does not meet the criteria for a higher rating.

The Board has determined that a VA examination is necessary to determine if the Veteran suffers from PTSD as a result of military service. The Veteran's claim for service connection for PTSD will be remanded and reviewed under the new regulations effective July 13, 2010.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's PTSD is related to his fear of hostile military activity and seeing the aftermath of the death of his friend Cpl. Auger during service in the Persian Gulf War, thus granting service connection for PTSD.

The Veteran's claim for dependency allowance for his granddaughter is denied as there is no evidence of adoption. The effective date for Dependents' Educational Assistance (DEA) benefits is denied as the Veteran did not meet the criteria for eligibility prior to July 23, 2009.

The Veteran seeks service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD and adjustment disorder with depressed mood. The Board finds that additional development is necessary to determine the nature and etiology of any diagnosed psychiatric disorders.

The Veteran's appeal is remanded due to the need for a VA examination, additional evidence from SSA and private sources, and consideration of entitlement to TDIU.

The Board found no evidence to support a finding that the Veteran's present psychological symptoms are related to any incident of active military service, and thus denied his claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded to obtain additional service records and for a VA examination. The issue remains whether the Veteran has an acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD, that is related to his military service.

The Veteran's claim for a TDIU rating is being remanded due to the need for further medical development concerning the impact of his service-connected disabilities on his occupational functioning.

The Board is remanding the case for further development to address service connection for a psychiatric disorder other than posttraumatic stress disorder.

The Veteran seeks service connection for PTSD, claiming it was caused by events during his service aboard the USS Lofberg. The Board is remanding the case to obtain naval ship logs and determine if the Veteran experienced stressors related to combat or fear of hostile military activity.

The Veteran's PTSD warranted a 100 percent rating from April 18, 1989 due to his inability to obtain or retain employment as a result of symptoms associated with PTSD.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities (PTSD, left shoulder and hip disabilities, and a back disability) may prevent him from obtaining or maintaining substantially gainful employment.

The Veteran's service-connected depressive disorder and PTSD are not shown to meet the criteria for a rating in excess of 70 percent.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for PTSD due to a lack of credible supporting evidence that the claimed in-service stressors occurred.

The Veteran's PTSD has been rated at 50 percent since August 20, 2008. The TDIU claim is granted.

The Board has reopened the claim of entitlement to service connection for PTSD due to submission of new and material evidence. However, it is determined that the Veteran did not engage in combat with the enemy and his stressors have not been corroborated by credible supporting evidence. Therefore, the claim for PTSD remains denied.