PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) decisions — 2010

The Veteran's PTSD is rated at 70 percent disabling since October 29, 2009. The Board also granted a TDIU based on the severity of his service-connected disabilities.

The Board found that the appellant does not have a current right knee disorder, including arthritis, that is service-connected. The evidence did not establish a link between any in-service injury and his current condition.

The Board found that the Veteran's claimed in-service sexual assault did not result in PTSD, and thus denied his claim for service connection.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's witnessing of a helicopter crash during service is related to his fear of hostile military activity and sufficient evidence supports a diagnosis of PTSD. Therefore, service connection for PTSD is granted.

The Veteran's appeal has been withdrawn, and the case is dismissed.

The Veteran's PTSD is currently rated at 50 percent, and the Board has determined that a higher rating is not warranted. The Veteran also seeks TDIU based on his service-connected disabilities, but the Board found that he does not meet the criteria for this benefit.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for a psychiatric disability (to include PTSD) and infertility were denied. The claim for an increased rating for pseudofolliculitis barbae is remanded.

The Veteran's claim for TDIU is being remanded due to the need for an examination and additional records.

The Veteran's appeal involves multiple conditions and exposures, with the majority of issues seeking service connection for various health problems. The Board has determined that a hearing is needed to address these claims.

The Board has determined that further development of the Veteran's claim is warranted due to evidence indicating a current psychiatric disability, specifically PTSD. The case is REMANDED for a VA psychiatric examination to determine if the Veteran's claimed in-service stressor (accounting for fear of hostile military or terrorist activity) is adequate and related to his service.

The Veteran's PTSD is productive of anxiety, intrusive thoughts, and panic attacks with passive suicidal ideation, resulting in occupational and social impairment. The Board finds that a disability rating of 70 percent but no higher for the Veteran's PTSD has been met.

The Veteran's claims for PTSD and chronic headaches were denied. The Board found that there was insufficient credible evidence to support the Veteran's claims of in-service combat events or head injuries, leading to a denial of service connection.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded due to the need for additional VA treatment records and a new examination to determine the current severity of his PTSD.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded due to the need for a hearing before a Veterans Law Judge at the RO.

The Board has determined that additional development is needed to determine if the Veteran's death was caused by his service-connected PTSD, and whether this condition contributed substantially or materially to his death. The case is being remanded for further action.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded due to the need for a hearing at the RO.

The Veteran's PTSD was rated at 70 percent from June 3, 1986 to June 19, 1989 and from November 27, 1990 to March 1, 1995. The effective date for a 100 percent rating is set as October 26, 1993.

The Board has determined that the appellant's PTSD is attributable to active service, and thus service connection for PTSD is granted.

The Veteran's service-connected PTSD has been granted a 100 percent rating, effective from the date of the decision.

The Board has remanded the case due to new evidence received from the appellant, and it is not clear if service connection for the cause of death will be granted.