PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) decisions — 2010

The Veteran's claims for service connection were denied due to lack of evidence showing a current disability and no link between the claimed conditions and active service.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's current psychiatric conditions, including PTSD, are not service-connected as they did not occur during his military service and there is no credible evidence linking them to service.

The Veteran's appeal is remanded due to the need for additional VA treatment records and a VA examination.

The Veteran's PTSD was productive of moderate to serious impairment, with social isolation and difficulty in establishing effective work and social relationships. The Board granted an increased disability rating of 50 percent for PTSD as of April 2, 2004.

The Veteran's appeal for service connection for hearing loss was withdrawn prior to the Board making a decision. The issues of service connection for tinnitus and PTSD are being remanded for additional development.

The Board has remanded the case due to the need to verify a claimed stressor and obtain a VA medical opinion regarding the etiology of the Veteran's PTSD if the stressor is verified.

The Veteran's claim for PTSD was denied as there is no verified in-service stressor and the evidence does not support a diagnosis of PTSD related to service.

The Veteran's PTSD results in persistent danger of hurting himself and effectively causes total social and occupational impairment, warranting a 100% evaluation.

The Veteran's claim for an initial rating higher than 30 percent for PTSD was denied. The VA found that the Veteran had signs and manifestations of PTSD with irritability, sleep disturbance, nightmares but no impairment of mood, suicidal or homicidal ideation, and no thought disorder, delusions or hallucinations.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's PTSD warrants a 70 percent evaluation since October 29, 2001.

The Veteran's appeal is remanded for additional development to determine if his service-connected disabilities render him unable to secure or follow a substantially gainful occupation.

The Board has remanded the case for a VA psychiatric examination to determine if the appellant's adjustment disorder with depression and PTSD are service connected, considering all relevant evidence. The appellant will also be notified of the need to appear for an examination as requested.

The Veteran's claims for service connection are being remanded due to the need for additional development, including obtaining investigative reports and medical records.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development of his claims, including obtaining Social Security Administration records and informing him of the specific criteria for increased ratings and earlier effective dates.

The Veteran's claim of service connection for PTSD is granted, as his diagnosis is linked to combat-related stressors during his service in the Republic of Vietnam. The issue of reopening his hypertension claim is also granted.

The Veteran's claim for an initial disability rating in excess of 50 percent for service-connected PTSD is being remanded due to the need for additional development, including verification of his current address and securing recent medical records.

The Board has remanded the case for further development, including obtaining VA treatment records and affording the Veteran a VA psychiatric examination to evaluate his PTSD.

The Veteran's claim for an increased rating for PTSD was denied, with the Board finding that the evidence did not meet the criteria for a higher disability rating.

The Board granted service connection for PTSD with depressive features, finding that the Veteran's current symptoms are due to his combat experiences in Vietnam.

The Board has determined that the earliest date of claim for an effective date is July 29, 1994. The Veteran's PTSD warranted a 100% disability rating as of this date.