PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) decisions — 2010

The Board has determined that the Veteran's depression is related to her military service, including as a result of military sexual trauma. Therefore, service connection for depression is granted.

The Veteran's PTSD was rated at a 70 percent disability rating from September 11, 2003, to January 8, 2008, and in excess of 50 percent from March 1, 2008.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for PTSD is being remanded due to the need for additional development, including a VA examination and review of submitted evidence.

The Veteran's appeal of his claim for an increased rating for posttraumatic stress disorder has been withdrawn by the representative. As a result, the case is dismissed.

The Veteran's service connection claim for Posttraumatic Stress Disorder is granted as the Board finds that his symptoms are related to in-service traumatic events.

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

The Board found that the Veteran does not meet the diagnostic criteria for PTSD and therefore denied service connection.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for further development, including a new VA examination and consideration of his claim for TDIU.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for a new VA examination to determine the current level of his PTSD.

The Veteran's PTSD is currently evaluated as 50 percent disabling. The Board finds that the evidence more nearly approximates a disability rating of 70 percent for PTSD, but not higher.

The appellant's PTSD is the result of active service and has been granted as a direct connection.

The Veteran is seeking service connection for a psychiatric disorder, including posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), due to an in-service personal assault. The Board has determined that additional development is needed before the issue can be decided.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's PTSD and bilateral hearing loss disability are related to his military service, with sufficient evidence supporting these claims. The Veteran's current conditions have been granted as service-connected.

The Board of Veterans' Appeals (Board) has denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for PTSD. The appeal is REMANDED to the RO via the Appeals Management Center (AMC), in Washington, DC.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for PTSD and an increased rating for his left eye disability were denied. The claim to reopen for PTSD was not reopened due to lack of new and material evidence prior to the Veteran's death. The Veteran's cause of death claim is addressed in the REMAND portion.

The Veteran's claims of service connection for various conditions, including PTSD and a personality disorder, were denied. The Board found that the evidence did not establish the presence of these conditions or their relationship to military service.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities do not prevent him from securing or following a substantially gainful occupation.

The Veteran withdrew his appeal for a higher rating for PTSD with depression, and the Board has dismissed the case.

The Veteran's claim for restoration of a 70% evaluation for PTSD was denied as his symptoms did not warrant such a high rating. The Board found that the evidence showed occupational and social impairment with reduced reliability and productivity, but not to the extent required for a higher rating.

The Board has decided to remand the case for additional development, including providing VCAA notice specific to PTSD claims based on in-service personal assault or harassment and obtaining possible service personnel records.