PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) decisions — 2010

The Board finds that the Veteran's PTSD is related to service and his left knee disability was not incurred or aggravated in service. Service connection for PTSD is granted, while service connection for a left knee disability is denied.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient evidence regarding the Veteran's claimed in-service stressors and for additional development of his medical records.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities did not meet the schedular requirements for a total disability rating based on individual unemployability, and his claim was denied.

The Veteran's PTSD is currently manifested by occupational and social impairment with deficiencies in most areas, including work, family relations, and mood. The Board has granted a disability rating of 70 percent for PTSD effective from January 26, 2009.

The Board has remanded the case for a VA psychiatric examination to determine if the Veteran suffers from PTSD and whether it is related to service. The appeal will be returned after further action.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for PTSD is being remanded due to the need for a VA examination and consideration of new regulations.

The Veteran's claim for a TDIU on an extraschedular basis has been remanded due to the need for further development and consideration by the Director of Compensation and Pension Service.

The Board has granted service connection for PTSD, hypertension, and bilateral pes planus. Service connection for arthritis was not addressed in this decision.

The Veteran's PTSD produces only occasional decreases in work efficiency with intermittent periods of inability to perform occupational tasks, warranting a 30 percent disability rating.

The Veteran's service-connected psychiatric disability, including PTSD and major depression, has been manifested by symptoms such as chronic sleep impairment, anxiety, social isolation, hypervigilance, disturbance of mood, and difficulty establishing effective social relationships. Since the award of service connection, his condition has met the criteria for a 50 percent disability rating.

The Board has remanded the case for additional development due to the Veteran's receipt of Social Security Disability payments, and the need to obtain his SSA records.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for further development of his claims, including obtaining additional medical records and scheduling VA examinations.

The Board has granted service connection for PTSD and found that the Veteran's stressors are related to his in-service duties. The skin disability claim is remanded due to insufficient evidence.

The Veteran's appeal is remanded due to the need for a VA psychiatric examination and further development of his claims.

The Veteran's service-connected PTSD has been shown to cause significant impairment in his daily life and work, but not to the extent that would warrant a higher initial disability rating.

The Board has granted service connection for PTSD and TBI, finding that new evidence supports reopening the claims.

The Board has remanded the case for additional development, including verifying an in-service personal assault and obtaining SSA records.

The Board has remanded the case due to deficiencies in the analysis and the need for additional evidence, including a medical opinion regarding whether the Veteran's current psychiatric diagnoses are related to his military service.

The Board has granted service connection for PTSD, finding that the Veteran's diagnosis is related to his alleged stressors during his service in Vietnam.

The Veteran's low back disability is rated at 40% since December 7, 2009. Service connection for PTSD was granted.