PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) decisions — 2010

The Veteran's service-connected PTSD is rated at 70 percent disabling, effective from November 29, 2004 to April 4, 2007. This rating reflects the severity of his symptoms during this period.

The Board has remanded the case to the RO for scheduling a videoconference hearing due to the Veteran's request.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for PTSD as there was no verified in-service stressor and the evidence did not support a diagnosis of PTSD.

The Board found that the Veteran's tinnitus is not related to his service due to lack of in-service diagnosis and no evidence of tinnitus until after discharge. The claim for PTSD was remanded as there were conflicting medical opinions.

The Board has determined that the Veteran does not have a current diagnosis for any of his claimed disabilities, including back disability, bilateral hip and knee disabilities, bilateral leg disability, posttraumatic stress disorder, or eye injury. Therefore, service connection is denied.

The Board has remanded the case for additional development, including obtaining medical opinions and providing VCAA notice.

The Veteran's service-connected PTSD has been productive of total social and occupational impairment since the effective date of service connection, warranting a 100 percent rating.

The Veteran's service-connected PTSD has been evaluated as 30 percent disabling. The Board finds that a higher rating is not warranted based on the evidence of record.

The Veteran seeks a higher evaluation for his service-connected PTSD. The Board finds that additional action is needed, including obtaining outstanding records and scheduling the Veteran for another VA psychiatric examination.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including PTSD, diabetes, peripheral neuropathy of the lower and upper extremities, glaucoma, and residuals of a right hand fracture, render him unable to secure or follow substantially gainful employment. The Board has granted his claim for TDIU.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for PTSD was denied as there is no credible medical diagnosis of this condition in the record.

The Veteran's posttraumatic stress disorder has been rated at 50 percent since the effective date of service connection. The current disability picture does not meet the criteria for a higher rating.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's PTSD is service-connected based on credible in-service stressors and medical evidence.

The Board has determined that a VA examination is necessary to determine if the Veteran's diagnosed PTSD is based on an in-service stressor. The appeal will be remanded for this purpose.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for a Travel Board hearing at the RO. The issue of entitlement to service connection for an acquired psychiatric disability other than post-traumatic stress disorder, to include psychosis remains pending.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including PTSD, bilateral hearing loss, diabetes, peripheral neuropathy of all four extremities, tinnitus, and acneform, are found to be sufficient for a TDIU based on the evidence showing he is unemployable due to these conditions.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for further development, including obtaining additional medical records and a VA examination to assess the severity of his PTSD. The claim also includes consideration of a TDIU.

The Veteran's PTSD is currently rated as 70 percent disabling, which is the maximum schedular rating available. The claim for a higher evaluation remains denied. For bilateral hearing loss, no compensable rating is assigned due to the current level of disability.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's PTSD is service-connected due to personal assault during her active duty service.

The Board found that the Veteran did not have a verified in-service stressor and thus could not establish service connection for PTSD.