PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) decisions — 2010

The Board has remanded the claims for further development due to issues related to service connection for posttraumatic stress disorder and major depression. The Veteran's claim is pending as it was reopened based on new evidence.

The Board has remanded the case to the RO/AMC for further development, including obtaining SSA records and any relevant medical records from private or VA sources.

The Board has found that the Veteran's PTSD is service-connected as it was caused by a stressor during active duty.

The Veteran's PTSD has been rated at 70 percent since May 18, 2009, due to total occupational and social impairment.

The Board has reopened the claim for service connection for PTSD due to new evidence submitted by the Veteran. The issue is now on remand for further examination and determination of whether the Veteran's PTSD is related to an in-service stressor.

The Board has determined that the appellant's PTSD is incurred in service and granted service connection for this condition. The claim of bilateral hearing loss was previously denied, but new and material evidence has been submitted to reopen this claim. Service connection for tinnitus is also granted.

The Board is remanding the case to obtain missing VA treatment records and possibly arrange for a new medical examination, as these may impact whether new and material evidence has been received in this case.

The Veteran's appeal has been dismissed due to his death. The Board cannot proceed with the merits of these claims as he is no longer alive.

The Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorder, including depression and GAD, is considered to be related to his service. Service connection for these conditions has been granted.

The Board has ordered a remand to verify the Veteran's claimed in-service stressor and conduct a psychiatric evaluation to determine if he meets the criteria for PTSD.

The Veteran seeks an increased rating for his PTSD, which has been rated at various levels since 2003. The case is being remanded to obtain a new VA examination and assess the current severity of the condition.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development of his claims, including obtaining medical records and scheduling examinations to assess the severity of his PTSD and right knee disability.

The Veteran's appeal has been withdrawn by the appellant and his authorized representative.

The Veteran's PTSD was found to meet the criteria for a 70 percent rating, reflecting significant occupational and social impairment.

The Board has remanded the case for further development to verify the Veteran's claimed stressful events in service and to determine if he meets the criteria for a diagnosis of PTSD.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorders, including PTSD, are related to his military service and grants service connection for these conditions.

The Veteran's PTSD has been productive of occupational and social impairment, reduced reliability and productivity, but without a showing of deficiencies in most areas. The current 50 percent evaluation appropriately reflects the level of severity of his disability picture throughout the period on appeal.

The Veteran is seeking service connection for PTSD and jungle rot of the feet and ankles. He also claims entitlement to service connection for dioxin poisoning and chloracne due to Agent Orange exposure.,The Veteran seeks a compensable rating for his asthma and residuals of a right ring finger injury.,Service connection for jungle rot, dioxin poisoning, and chloracne is granted as the conditions are presumed based on service in Vietnam. Service connection for PTSD is conceded based on military service and reported stressors.,The Veteran's asthma and right ring finger injuries are evaluated without a specific rating assigned.

The Board found that there was no evidence to corroborate the Veteran's claimed in-service stressor related to sexual assault, and thus denied his claim for service connection for PTSD.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for further development, including scheduling a VA examination and attempting to verify the existence of claimed stressors related to PTSD. The Veteran's claim for an increased rating for adjustment disorder with anxiety and depressed mood remains on hold.