PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) decisions — 2010

The Veteran became unable to secure and maintain substantially gainful employment due to his service-connected PTSD, which prevented him from obtaining and retaining gainful employment since September 2008. As a result, the Board granted TDIU effective September 2008.

The Veteran's PTSD is currently rated at 70 percent, which meets the criteria for a total disability rating based on individual unemployability due to service-connected disabilities.

The Board has remanded the case for further development, including an opinion from a VA examiner regarding whether the Veteran's service-connected conditions contributed to his death.

The Board has decided to remand the Veteran's claim for service connection of PTSD due to potential issues with diagnosis and evidence supporting a stressor. The case will be further developed to determine if the Veteran suffered from PTSD as a result of an alleged sexual assault in service.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for PTSD is being remanded due to the need for additional evidence regarding his claimed in-service stressor. The new regulations pertaining to PTSD will be applied if deemed necessary.

The Board has decided to remand the case for additional notice and efforts to verify the Veteran's in-service military sexual trauma, which he claims caused his PTSD. The claim will be reviewed again after these steps are taken.

The Veteran's appeal is remanded due to the need for a new VA examination to assess the current severity of his PTSD.

The Veteran's PTSD has been rated at 70 percent, the highest schedular rating available. The Board also granted entitlement to a total disability rating based on individual unemployability due to service-connected PTSD.

The Board has granted service connection for PTSD, finding that the Veteran's reported stressors are consistent with his service and supported by medical evidence.

The Veteran's appeal is remanded due to the need for a new examination and consideration of all evidence, including Vet Center records. The issue remains about the initial rating for PTSD.

The Veteran's service-connected PTSD was found to be less disabling than previously rated, with the highest rating of 50 percent granted effective October 25, 2005. The claim for a higher rating prior to that date and for TDIU remains denied.

The Veteran's appeal for a disability rating in excess of 20 percent for diabetes mellitus type II was dismissed due to the Veteran's withdrawal. The claim for TDIU remains pending.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded to obtain additional medical records and provide the Veteran with a VA examination for his PTSD, hearing loss, and headaches. The issue of TDIU remains in appellate status.

The Veteran's appeals for increased ratings and service connection were withdrawn. The Board also determined that the Veteran does not have bilateral hearing loss or hypertension, which are not related to his military service.

The Veteran's claim for an increased evaluation of his service-connected PTSD is being remanded due to the need for a new VA examination and additional records.

The Board has reopened the Veteran's claim of service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, but finds that additional development is needed before considering the issue on its merits.

The Board has remanded the case due to incomplete evidence and need for a VA psychiatric examination.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for PTSD was granted retroactively effective from January 7, 2005.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's experiences in Vietnam, consistent with his duties as a vehicle mechanic, involved fear of hostile military activity and have diagnosed PTSD due to in-service trauma. Therefore, service connection for PTSD is granted.

The Veteran's claims for service connection and higher initial evaluations were denied. The Board found no evidence of a compensable disability rating for any of the conditions listed.