PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) decisions — 2011

The Veteran's coronary artery disease is presumed to be due to herbicide exposure during his service in Vietnam. The Board has found that the criteria for service connection have been met.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD, major depressive disorder, and anxiety is being remanded due to the need for additional development of his in-service stressor claims.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for PTSD is being remanded due to the need to verify her claimed stressors. The RO will attempt to obtain information from the U.S. Army Clerk of Court regarding a court martial involving a witness named Keith G. or Kevin G. at Fort Hood, Texas in the late 1970s.

The Veteran's service-connected PTSD results in occupational and social impairment, but does not meet the criteria for a higher initial disability rating.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for hypertension, which is secondary to his service-connected PTSD, has been remanded due to the need for additional development and notification.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded to the RO for scheduling a Travel Board hearing as requested. The issues include seeking higher initial ratings for service-connected headaches and PTSD, and seeking service connection for hypertension and sleep apnea.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, to include posttraumatic stress disorder, is being remanded due to the need to verify additional reported stressors and obtain a comprehensive VA examination.

The Veteran was granted service connection for PTSD and lung disease including asthmatic bronchitis and COPD. Service connection for impotence is denied.

The Veteran's service-connected PTSD with associated depression secondary to prostate cancer resulted in social and occupational impairment with occasional decrease in work efficiency and intermittent periods of inability to perform tasks. The current rating of 30 percent is appropriate prior to May 27, 2010.

The Veteran's PTSD has been rated at 70 percent since November 16, 2003. The Board finds that the evidence does not support a higher rating for his PTSD.

The Board granted the appellant's claim of entitlement to service connection for PTSD and assigned a 50 percent disability rating. The appellant is also entitled to TDIU based on his service-connected PTSD.

The Board has determined that the VA compensation examination provided in March 2011 was inadequate for proper adjudication of the Veteran's claim for PTSD. The Veteran's PTSD diagnosis is not related to his military service, according to the examiner. The case is being remanded to obtain additional medical records and provide a supplemental opinion from another qualified examiner.

The Veteran's PTSD has been manifested by occupational and social impairment with deficiencies in most areas, including work, school, family relations, judgment, thinking, or mood. The RO denied an increased rating for PTSD prior to December 12, 2006.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for PTSD is being remanded due to inconsistencies in his reported stressors and the need for further development, including verification of claimed events during service.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for PTSD due to military sexual assault is being remanded as there are inconsistencies in the records and further verification of the alleged incident is needed.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for further development, including obtaining medical records and a comprehensive VA examination to determine the nature and etiology of her psychiatric disorders.

The Veteran's death was not caused by or substantially or materially contributed to by a disability or disease incurred in active military service.

The Veteran's PTSD is manifested by severe symptoms including nightmares, intrusive thoughts, and depression, resulting in occupational and social impairment with reduced reliability and productivity. A rating of 50 percent has been granted for PTSD.

The Veteran's PTSD has been rated at 30 percent since February 11, 2008. The evidence does not meet the criteria for a higher rating as his symptoms are consistent with a 30 percent evaluation.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, specifically PTSD, is being remanded due to the need for further examination and evaluation. The current diagnosis of depressive disorder will be considered at this time.