PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) decisions — 2010

The Veteran's claim for service connection for posttraumatic stress disorder was granted with an effective date of February 29, 1996.

The Board has determined that additional development is needed to determine the validity of the Veteran's claims for PTSD and degenerative arthritis of the lumbar spine, including whether there are sufficient medical opinions to support a finding of service connection.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded due to the need for additional VA examinations and records, as well as further development of his claims.

The Veteran's claim for service connection is being remanded due to the need for additional development, including obtaining Social Security Administration records and a VA examination.

The Board is reopening the claim for service connection for a skin disorder of the torso on the basis of new and material evidence. However, the Board is remanding this reopened claim to the RO for further development and consideration.

The Veteran is seeking service connection for PTSD, which he claims is related to two stressor incidents during his time as a military policeman in Korea. The Board has ordered the VA to verify these stressors and provide an appropriate VA psychiatric examination if one of them is verified.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for further development, including a VA psychiatric examination and social worker survey to assess his PTSD symptoms and employment status.

The Veteran's appeals for increased disability rating for PTSD, service connection for bilateral hearing loss, and service connection for chronic headaches have been dismissed as the Veteran has withdrawn his appeal.

The Veteran's PTSD with depression is currently rated at 50 percent prior to March 19, 2009 and at 70 percent since that date. The appeal has been granted for a higher rating.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded due to her failure to appear for a scheduled videoconference hearing. She will be provided another opportunity to testify.

The Veteran's claim for a TDIU is being remanded due to the need for additional examination and development of his VA treatment records.

The Board has remanded the case for scheduling a hearing on the appellant's behalf due to his request.

The Board has granted service connection for PTSD and found that the appellant's current diagnosis of PTSD is related to his in-service stressors. The issue of entitlement to service connection for a left knee disability, claimed as secondary to a service-connected right knee disability, remains pending.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for PTSD is being remanded due to the need for additional development, including verification of alleged stressors and a VA psychiatric examination.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD and other conditions, is service-connected due to a preponderance of evidence supporting her claims.

The Veteran's PTSD, which he claims was caused by witnessing his brother's murder at the VA domiciliary on October 7, 2001, is found to be a qualifying additional disability under 38 U.S.C.A. § 1151 due to participation in vocational rehabilitation services provided by the VA.

The Veteran's service-connected PTSD has rendered him unable to secure or follow a substantially gainful occupation since July 23, 2003. He is granted a TDIU as a result of this disability.

The Board has remanded the case due to a change in the presiding Veterans Law Judge and will schedule a video-conference hearing for the appellant.

The Veteran's service-connected PTSD does not result in the need for regular aid and attendance or housebound status due to non-service-connected disabilities.

The Veteran's PTSD with depression is rated at 70 percent, effective prior to March 15, 2010. This rating reflects significant occupational and social impairment due to symptoms such as panic attacks, anxiety, and anhedonia.