PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) decisions — 2010

The Veteran's appeal is remanded due to incomplete service records and the need for a VA examination to determine if his current psychiatric conditions are related to his military service, particularly his time in Turkey from July to August 2001.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for a psychiatric disability other than PTSD, schizophrenia or inadequate personality with depressive reaction was denied. The Board found that new and material evidence had not been received to reopen the claim. Service connection for PTSD, CTS of the right wrist, and CTS of the left wrist were also denied.

The Veteran's PTSD was granted a 50 percent evaluation effective October 25, 2007. The other claims were denied.

The Veteran's PTSD has been granted initial evaluations in excess of 50 percent since March 29, 2004. The other claims have been denied.

The Board has determined that additional development is needed for the Veteran's claims, including obtaining updated medical records and scheduling examinations to address his hearing loss, tinnitus, PTSD, and pes cavus.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development, including obtaining Social Security Administration records and VA treatment records. A VA examination will also be scheduled to determine the etiology of any bronchitis disorder found on examination.

The Board has reopened the claim for service connection for a nervous disorder, including PTSD, based on new evidence submitted since the last denial. The Veteran now meets the criteria for PTSD and other psychiatric disorders.

The Board has granted service connection for PTSD, finding that the Veteran's current diagnosis is a result of verified in-service stressors.

The Veteran's TDIU claim is remanded due to the need for a new VA examination and determination of whether his service-connected disabilities preclude him from securing or following substantially gainful employment.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims of service connection for PTSD, hepatitis C, onychomycosis, a bilateral shoulder disability, and varicose veins. The decision also found that new and material evidence had not been submitted to reopen the claim for PTSD.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims of service connection for diabetes mellitus and post-traumatic stress disorder, finding that there was no evidence to support a direct link between his current conditions and active duty service. The Veteran did not provide sufficient credible evidence to establish in-service exposure to herbicides or other stressors.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for further development, including a new VA examination to assess the current severity of his PTSD.

The Board has determined that the effective date for the grant of a total disability rating based on individual unemployability due to service-connected disabilities should be set at February 17, 2005, as this is one year prior to the Veteran's claim filing date. The decision was granted and the Veteran meets the criteria for such an award.

The Board has remanded the case for additional development due to incomplete medical records and unclear service personnel records regarding the Veteran's claimed stressors.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for further development to determine his eligibility for specially adapted housing and adaptive equipment benefits due to service-connected disabilities.

The Veteran's PTSD is currently rated at 50 percent disabling. The Board granted a higher rating of 70 percent effective from December 19, 2007.

The Veteran's PTSD is currently rated at 50 percent, and the Board has determined that a higher rating is not warranted.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings for PTSD and lumbar spine disabilities are being remanded to the RO for further action.

The Veteran's PTSD has resulted in total occupational and social impairment, warranting a disability rating of 100 percent.

The Veteran is seeking an initial evaluation in excess of 50 percent for PTSD prior to August 28, 2001. The Board has determined that a VA examination is needed to assess the severity of his PTSD during this period.