PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) decisions — 2010

The Board has determined that the Veteran's PTSD is a result of an in-service stressor, which has been verified by objective evidence. As such, service connection for PTSD is granted.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded due to scheduling issues for a travel board hearing. The current rating of 70 percent for PTSD remains in place, but the case will be returned to the RO for further action.

The Veteran's PTSD is currently rated at 10 percent, but the Board has determined that a higher rating of 30 percent is warranted based on his symptoms and functional impairment.

The Board found that the Veteran did not engage in combat with the enemy during his service and there is no credible supporting evidence of the alleged in-service stressors. Therefore, the claim for PTSD was denied.

The Veteran's PTSD has resulted in significant and serious impairments, including difficulty with interpersonal relationships and occupational functioning. The Board has determined that a 70 percent rating is warranted for PTSD.

The Veteran's appeal was granted, and he is now competent to handle his VA compensation benefits. The claims for PTSD and a back disability were dismissed.

The Veteran's PTSD is currently rated at 70 percent, and the Board found that it does not warrant a higher evaluation due to the current level of occupational and social impairment.

The Veteran's request for service connection for PTSD is remanded due to his desire for a video hearing.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for an effective date earlier than November 18, 2005 for service connection of PTSD and a higher rating for PTSD.

The Board denied the claims for service connection for the cause of death, nonservice-connected death pension benefits, and accrued benefits due to lack of evidence linking the Veteran's death to his service or a service-connected disability.

The Board has remanded the case due to the need for a VA examination to determine if the Veteran's erectile dysfunction is caused by or worsened beyond natural progression as a consequence of his service-connected diabetes mellitus and PTSD.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for PTSD, jungle rot, bilateral toenails, and actinic keratosis (claimed as skin cancer) due to a lack of evidence linking these conditions to his military service.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for posttraumatic stress disorder.

The Veteran's appeal is remanded due to the need for a VA examination to determine if his service-connected disabilities render him unable to secure or follow a substantially gainful occupation.

The Veteran withdrew his appeal seeking an increased rating for his PTSD, and the Board has dismissed this matter.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded due to the need for additional development, including obtaining Social Security Administration records and ensuring that VA has considered all submitted evidence.

The Board has remanded the case for additional due process considerations. The Veteran's diagnoses of anxiety and depression are to be considered in determining whether they are service-related.

The Board has received a withdrawal of the appeal from the appellant prior to the promulgation of a decision.

The Veteran's PTSD has been rated at 70 percent since September 18, 2008. The RO granted service connection for prostate cancer residuals and erectile dysfunction associated with prostate cancer, but did not assign a compensable rating to either condition. The RO also granted service connection for shrapnel injury of the right side of chest and arm, but did not assign any disability rating.

The Veteran's PTSD has resulted in total occupational and social impairment from August 23, 2003, warranting a 100% disability evaluation.