PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) decisions — 2010

The Veteran's claim for service connection for a psychiatric disorder, including depression and PTSD, is being remanded due to the need for additional VA examination and review of Social Security records.

The Board has determined that the appellant's service-connected anxiety disorder, with PTSD features, requires further evaluation due to recent worsening of symptoms and discussion about inpatient treatment. The case is being remanded for a new VA examination and an attempt to obtain relevant medical records.

The Veteran's PTSD has been manifested by sleep impairment, memory loss, and concentration difficulties, resulting in occupational and social impairment comparable to no more than occasional decrease in work efficiency and intermittent periods of inability to perform occupational tasks. The Board finds that the preponderance of the evidence is against the Veteran's claim for a rating in excess of 30 percent for PTSD.

The Board has found new and material evidence to reopen the Veteran's claim for service connection for PTSD, which was previously denied. The Veteran is now entitled to a full review of her claim.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for a video conference hearing before a Veterans Law Judge.

The Board dismissed the appeal due to the appellant's death, and no one eligible for substitution filed a timely request.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for a psychiatric disorder other than PTSD and an increased rating for PTSD is being remanded due to the need for additional development, including obtaining medical opinions regarding the etiology of his schizophrenia.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for a psychiatric disorder, to include PTSD, is denied as there is no evidence of an in-service stressor and the diagnosed PTSD is not related to his period of active duty.

The Board has reopened the Veteran's claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD and schizophrenia. The claims for hyperglycemia (diabetes), hepatitis B and C, and compensation under 38 U.S.C.A. § 1151 for postoperative residuals of lumbar disc disease remain on appeal.

The Veteran's appeal has been dismissed due to his death.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient verification of in-service stressors and the need for additional evidence regarding personal assault allegations. The Veteran's claim will be reconsidered based on this new information.

Service connection for PTSD was granted, and the Veteran is now entitled to a 30% rating. The appeal is dismissed as there are no remaining issues on appeal.

The Board found that the Veteran's claimed stress, nervous condition, and PTSD were not incurred in or related to his military service.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for PTSD was granted, with no specific rating assigned and without an effective date provided.

The Veteran's PTSD is currently rated at 50 percent, effective June 12, 2008. The rating reflects significant impairment in social and occupational functioning.

The Veteran's PTSD is related to service and the claim for service connection is granted.

The Veteran's service-connected PTSD is currently rated at 70 percent, effective July 30, 2009. The appeal has been granted for a higher rating.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities do not result in the severity of disability required to grant the benefit for automobile and adaptive equipment.

The Veteran's PTSD is rated at 70 percent disabling effective February 13, 2008. His diabetes mellitus was also granted a 70 percent rating effective the same date.

The Veteran's claim for a TDIU due to service-connected disabilities is being remanded for additional development, including new examinations and obtaining medical records.