PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) decisions — 2010

The VA denied service connection for PTSD, finding that the Veteran's psychiatric disorder is properly diagnosed as a major depressive disorder and not PTSD.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's major depressive disorder is related to service and grants service connection for this condition.

The Veteran's low back disorder is rated at 40 percent prior to September 29, 2008 and 40 percent thereafter. The right lumbar radiculopathy is rated at 20 percent. PTSD is rated at 30 percent prior to August 14, 2007.,The Veteran's hemorrhoids are not compensable.

The Veteran withdrew his appeal for an evaluation in excess of 70 percent for a service-connected acquired psychiatric disorder, to include PTSD and panic disorder with agoraphobia.

The Veteran's claims for an increased rating for PTSD and a TDIU have been remanded due to the need for additional VA medical records, examinations, and consideration of new evidence.

The Board has denied the appellant's claims for service connection for PTSD and an acquired neuropsychiatric disorder other than PTSD, finding that there is no credible evidence linking these conditions to his military service.

The Veteran's PTSD has been rated at 50 percent, and the Board found that his symptoms do not warrant a higher rating based on the criteria for a 70 percent or higher evaluation.

The Board has determined, based on the medical and satisfactory lay evidence, that the Veteran's current anxiety disorder was incurred during her active service. Therefore, service connection for anxiety disorder is granted.

The Veteran's PTSD is productive of occupational and social impairment with deficiencies in most areas, including work, social, and family relationships. The Board finds that a 70 percent evaluation for PTSD is warranted.

The Veteran's TDIU claim is being remanded for a more current VA examination to determine if his PTSD alone renders him unable to secure or follow a substantially gainful occupation.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorders, including PTSD and major depressive disorder, are related to his military service. The appeal is granted.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for PTSD, finding that there was no in-service stressor sufficient to support a diagnosis of PTSD and concluding that he does not have PTSD as a result of military service.

The Board has granted the Veteran's request for a fee basis medical identification card, as he is seeking treatment for service-connected disabilities. The issue of an earlier effective date for TDIU remains pending and will be remanded to the RO.

The Veteran's claim for an initial evaluation in excess of 30 percent for PTSD is being remanded due to the submission of additional relevant medical evidence and the need for a VA examination.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's psychiatric disabilities, including PTSD, are not related to his active military service and have denied his claim for service connection.

The Veteran's PTSD is found to be due to events during his military service, specifically a fear of being shot while fixing a disabled truck in Vietnam and an assault by a non-commissioned officer. The Board grants service connection for PTSD.

The Board found that the Veteran does not have PTSD and his claimed stressors cannot be verified. Therefore, service connection for PTSD was denied.

The Veteran's PTSD with secondary panic disorder and major depressive disorder is currently rated at 70 percent, effective May 1, 2006. The Veteran also has bilateral hearing loss that does not meet the criteria for a compensable evaluation.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims to reopen his service connection for PTSD and diabetes mellitus, finding that new and material evidence had not been submitted.

The Board has determined that additional evidentiary development is necessary prior to the adjudication of the appellant's claim for an increased initial disability evaluation for PTSD.