PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) decisions — 2010

The Board denied the Veteran's motion to revise or reverse their May 30, 2008 decision that denied an effective date prior to January 31, 2002 for service connection of PTSD. The Board found the denial was adequately supported by evidence and not undebatably erroneous.

The Board has decided to remand the case for further development, including obtaining SSA disability records and scheduling a VA examination.

The Veteran's TDIU claim is being remanded for further examination and opinion regarding his employability due to his service-connected disabilities.

The Board has granted the Veteran's claim of entitlement to service connection for posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD). The appeal was remanded due to outstanding records and a need for further examination. The Veteran reported exposure to mortar attacks in Vietnam, facial injury during service, and mental health issues following his brother's hospitalization.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for an annual clothing allowance as there was no evidence of damage to his outergarments from prescribed medication due to a service-connected disability.

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

The Veteran's PTSD was previously rated at 30 percent, and has been increased to 50 percent effective December 19, 2005. The claim for a higher rating is denied as the evidence does not show that the disability warrants a rating in excess of 50 percent prior to September 11, 2008.

The Veteran's PTSD was rated at 50 percent prior to October 22, 2003 and at 70 percent effective October 22, 2003. The appeal is mixed as the Veteran has been granted a higher rating for his PTSD.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings for PTSD and scar, shrapnel wound of the right hip are being remanded. Additionally, his claim for a total disability rating based on individual employability due to service-connected disabilities is also being remanded.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for PTSD is granted, as he has a diagnosis of PTSD due to verified in-service stressors. The claim for service connection for ulcers secondary to PTSD is not addressed and remains pending.

The Veteran's claim for an increased rating for PTSD was granted, with a 50% rating effective June 9, 2009. The original claim for PTSD remains denied.

The Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD and major depressive disorder, was incurred in or aggravated by active military service.

The Board has determined that the appellant is entitled to a disability rating of 70 percent for PTSD from September 12, 2003 to July 21, 2004.

The Board has remanded the case due to incomplete VA treatment records and will provide further development.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded to the RO for further action, including scheduling a hearing before a Veterans Law Judge. The issues are about service connection for hearing loss and reopening his PTSD claim.

The Veteran's posttraumatic stress disorder has been productive of occupational and social impairment with reduced reliability and productivity since February 17, 2005. A 50 percent rating has been assigned.

The VA determined that the Veteran's psychiatric disorder, including PTSD, was not incurred in active military service.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development, including obtaining his service personnel records and verifying stressors during service. A VA dermatology and psychiatric examination will also be conducted to determine the nature of any current skin disorder and PTSD.

The Board has reopened the previously denied claim of service connection for residuals of a back injury and granted it. The Veteran's tinnitus is associated with exposure to excessive noise during active duty, and his PTSD is currently rated at 30 percent.

The Veteran withdrew his appeal for the issues of entitlement to service connection for myelopathy with atrophy and central canal stenosis, cervical spine; polysensory motor neuropathy, bilateral hands; polysensory motor neuropathy, right foot; and PTSD.